Tag Archives: Tutors

The ‘Tips for Tutors’ series

Posted on February 14, 2014 by Jon Ellis

We have been blogging advice for tutors for a while now – our ‘Tips for Tutors’ series. We are pleased to say that these have received a good response from tutors. Just in case you missed any, you can find … Continue reading →

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Tips for tutors: structuring your lessons

Posted on January 28, 2014 by Jon Ellis

Getting the most out of a tutoring lesson means going in with a plan.  The purpose of this blog post is to provide tutors with tips on how to structure their lessons. We recommend that you start by: Greeting your … Continue reading →

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Tips for tutors: the best ways to tutor University students

Posted on January 27, 2014 by Jon Ellis

Yesterday, I spoke to a tutor who focuses on providing one to one tutoring to University students. Her insights were interesting, and the purpose of this blog post is to share her tips with you. So how are University students different to … Continue reading →

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An interview with Tom Maher, Chairman, The Tutors’ Association

Posted on January 1, 2014 by Jon Ellis

Happy New Year everybody! When I look back at 2013, one of the most important things that happened within the UK tutoring industry was the establishment of The Tutors’ Association (TTA). Setting up an organisation like TTA was never going to … Continue reading →

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Online tutoring – all your questions answered

Posted on August 23, 2013 by mjhansford

It’s only natural to wonder if tutoring works and ask whether online tutoring is as good as sitting down face-to-face with a tutor. This blog post is designed to shed light on the world of tutoring and give you the facts you … Continue reading →

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Summer holiday tuition for your children? Approach with caution…

Posted on August 22, 2013 by mjhansford

So what happens during a kid’s summer holidays?  Well, I’m sure there’s time for a game or two of football with the lads, a chance to catch up with friends and getting on with some of that rotten homework that … Continue reading →

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Private Tutoring: Parental neuroses or necessary evil?

Posted on May 15, 2013 by joeashby

The headmaster of a leading Battersea prep school recently described private tutoring as a “hideous concept” that can undermine education. In the Times article, headmaster Ben Thomas bemoans the amount of tutoring in London, arguing there is far too much. I … Continue reading →

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