Author Archives: Christine McLaughlin

Learning websites we love

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

    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!

…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?

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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Three things to do before your children go back to school

The last weekend before our autumn term begins.  Bring on the mellow fruitfulness!  The three things we recommend this weekend are: 1.  Label all inanimate objects you can lay hands on, whether they are going to school or not.  Just … Continue reading

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Making the Transition to Year 7 without Tears

The tears are, of course, more likely to be yours than theirs!  For most Year 7 children the next couple of weeks are full of excitement as they move up to secondary school.  For many parents, it’s an anxious time. This is … Continue reading

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The Final Countdown: Ten Top Tips for Entrance Exam Success

  As the leading entrance exam tutors in Urmston and Stretford (if not the universe!), we at Better Tuition love nothing more than sharing our expertise with parents, so here is plenty.  There are less than two weeks before entrance … Continue reading

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Exam Day Nerves: use them, don’t lose them!

This post is especially for young people who are just about to sit entrance exams for Trafford’s Grammar Schools. What’s the worst thing about exams? That horrible, nervous feeling that makes you feel sick and scared and stupid all at once? … Continue reading

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2011 GCSE Results: A word of praise from Cliff!

  This year our GCSE results have been so heart-stoppingly fantabulous that even the most marvellous Cliff Richard has been moved to song to sum it all up: well done, teenfolk, we are very, very proud of you! Any parents … Continue reading

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Five questions to ask about your child’s tutor

A friend of mine recently went to a Zumba class and found it pretty hard to follow the steps (who doesn’t?) because the instructor didn’t speak AT ALL!  It turns out that Zumba licences are surprisingly easy to come by … Continue reading

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