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8 tips to keep your child academically minded over the summer holidays

by Anna Michaelidou

Summer holidays are great! A time where children don't have to think about school and homework and a time for lots of fun and relaxation. But long periods away from school can often lead to what researchers call "Brain Drain"; where children lose valuable knowledge and skills.

Keeping your ch...

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The best free 11plus resources

by Anna Michaelidou

The 11+ test is popular with parents hoping to get their child into a grammar school and parents are always asking us here at First Tutors, and our tutors, for the best resources to help prepare their child for this test.

The 11+ examination is taken by in the beginning of year 6 by some pupils a...

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7 great ideas for outdoor learning

by Anna Michaelidou

All children can benefit greatly from spending time in the natural environment. Any learning that is done outdoors will support the development of healthy and active lifestyles whilst offering children the opportunity to express themselves freely and improve their physical state.

Outdoor learning...

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The International Baccalaureate or A-levels?

by Anna Michaelidou

A debate that has recently caught my eye is the difference between the International Baccalaureate (IB) and A-levels, and which is a better option for students. With my eldest child now in secondary school it is definitely something I have become more aware of although, in truth, I know very little ...

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4 reasons why kids should study Shakespeare

by Anna Michaelidou

Be not afraid of greatness. Some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some have greatness thrust upon 'em.

- William Shakespeare, Twelfth Night

William Shakespeare is known by many people as the 'father of English Literature'. Almost four centuries have passed since Shakespeare ...

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