Author Archives: Christine McLaughlin

Entrance exams: what do I need to know? Part 2: NVR

Posted on 17/10/2011 by

What do we hear most often from parents who come to us for entrance exam preparation?  “I can help my child with everything but Non-verbal Reasoning.”  If you feel like this also, read on for how to get results that … Continue reading →

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Entrance Exams: what do I need to know? Part 1 of 3

Posted on 14/10/2011 by

This post aims to give an overview of Trafford’s entrance exam system and give an idea of what you should be doing now if you are the parent of a Year 5 child. There are seven grammar schools in Trafford: … Continue reading →

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No Neat Solution to the Problem of NEETs

Posted on 12/10/2011 by

The dismal news that the UK currently has more NEETs than any other nation in the developed world bar the US has to be a wake-up call for those who care about our young people.  Almost one in ten of our … Continue reading →

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Please find us and follow us…

Posted on 11/10/2011 by

There’s lots to see on Better Tuition’s Facebook page. We’ve got plenty to talk about and we’d love you to chat with us on Facebook or Twitter, so please get clicking and join our happy gangs of followers and fans. … Continue reading →

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How dealing with failure can help your child prepare for success

Posted on 10/10/2011 by

The news that 2010 Apprentice winner Stella English has been fired by Alan Sugar comes as a surprise, but I have a feeling she’ll take it in her stride.  From burning the toast to botching our driving tests (four times … Continue reading →

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Null points to Gove for his Eurovision

Posted on 02/10/2011 by

Education Secretary Michael Gove has announced his desire to see foreign languages taught in schools from age five.  As a foreign language fan myself – I speak French, German and occasional Spanish – I emphatically agree that we need urgently … Continue reading →

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Learning websites we love

Posted on 21/09/2011 by

Imagine the whole interweb fell carelessly into a black hole in cyberspace, never to be seen again. Which websites would you miss the most? When it comes to education the internet has become pretty indispensable: teachers use it to find … Continue reading →

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Better breakfasts to boost brainpower: start today for a brighter tomorrow

Posted on 11/09/2011 by

    Few parents question that breakfast is beneficial, but getting kids to eat a decent amount before school can be tough.  If you have ever questioned how a healthy breakfast can boost school performance, read this article to find out … Continue reading →

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It’s Staggering Science Month at Better Tuition!

Posted on 09/09/2011 by

…and to get into that scientific groove we are posing a Staggering Science True or False question every day on our Facebook page.  So far we have learned that the oceans of the earth contain enough salt to cover all … Continue reading →

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Back to School with a Routine?

Posted on 06/09/2011 by

September has crept up on stealthily this year and before you can say ‘Bonfire Night’ it will be Christmas.  Children may complain about the big return to school but secretly they are glad to see their friends and settle into … Continue reading →

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