Author Archives: Christine McLaughlin

Trafford Consortium Exam 2020 Postponement

Posted on 29/07/2020 by

If your child is entered for the Trafford Consortium entrance test, by now you should have received an email confirming that this exam will now take place on Monday, 19th October 2020. A link to the information is here: https://www.traffordcem.entrancetest.org.uk/. … Continue reading →

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Summer Services for Entrance Exam Students at Better Tuition

Posted on 21/07/2020 by

Our 2020 Summer School is now open online. Paul Syrett and Christine McLaughlin are running small group lessons for all school year groups. Whether your child needs support in preparing for entrance exams or GCSEs or just to get ready … Continue reading →

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Digital Masterclasses for Trafford Entrance Exams

Posted on 07/04/2020 by

Does your child need help to prepare for entrance exams in Trafford or beyond? Does your child need help to develop exam technique or strategies for dealing with nerves? Does your child struggle in one particular area, such as verbal, non-verbal reasoning, comprehension or maths? If … Continue reading →

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Arrangements for Practice Exams During the Coronavirus

Posted on 15/03/2020 by

Practice Entrance Exams Arrangements During the Coronavirus Pandemic We can offer remotely supervised practice entrance examinations. The coronavirus pandemic could mean that you – or your child – may have to self-isolate for a few days. You may also become … Continue reading →

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Online Tuition

Posted on 13/03/2020 by

Online Tuition We are pleased to announce that we can now offer online tuition. We don’t want any child to miss out on their lessons at Better Tuition so we are providing an additional service online, whilst still providing face-to-face … Continue reading →

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World Book Day 2020

Posted on 03/03/2020 by

It’s World Book Day 2020 on Thursday, 5th March and schools all over Urmston, Stretford and the universe in general are celebrating with dressing up days (come as your favourite character), read-with-parents events and author visits.  This year there is … Continue reading →

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Maths Reasoning at Home – How You Can Help

Posted on 28/02/2020 by

Why Maths Reasoning Matters Maths reasoning is the mathematical counterpart of comprehension. How many times have you miscalculated because you misread or misunderstood a question involving maths? You are not alone. Many, many children have attended Better Tuition over the years … Continue reading →

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Introductory Practice Entrance Exam: What to Expect

Posted on 26/02/2020 by

Our introductory practice entrance exam is this Sunday, 1st March (yes, it’s March already!). It’s a big day for those children who will sit the exam as, for most of them, it is the first time they have experienced formal … Continue reading →

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The Word Gap: Why Language Matters

Posted on 19/02/2020 by

The ‘word gap’ matters. One of the nicest things in life is listening to children chatter. Their zest for life and their sparkling imaginations are enchanting. It goes without saying that children’s language skills matter. They need to express what … Continue reading →

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February 2020 Half Term Activities in Manchester and Beyond

Posted on 11/02/2020 by

February 2019 Half Term Activities in Manchester and the Surrounding Areas The spring break has come around quickly this year but Manchester is ready for it with an abundance of half term activities, most of which are FREE! With most … Continue reading →

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