Following reports from two major surveys revealing the high percentages of school children now using home tutors, private tuition has once again become a hot topic in the education pages. At the beginning of September, The Sutton Trust revealed that 44% of 16-year-old pupils in London received help … [Read more...] about Private Tuition Helps Growing Numbers of Pupils to Progress
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What is your child’s learning style? – By Gail Clark ( HST Bedfordshire)
How smart are you? That has been a question that most of us have dreaded throughout our education. The fear of not being able to do something in the classroom, whilst on-lookers smirk and sneer at you; has been the worry at the back of every child’s mind at some time or another. … [Read more...] about What is your child’s learning style? – By Gail Clark ( HST Bedfordshire)
Connecting with Nature is good for us and our children : Mental Health Awareness Week 2021
With lockdown restrictions easing and longer hours of daylight, it feels even more welcoming and exciting to get outside and into nature. We all know that getting some fresh air, taking some exercise outside and connecting to nature is good for our physical and mental health and wellbeing. Science … [Read more...] about Connecting with Nature is good for us and our children : Mental Health Awareness Week 2021
Understanding Your Child’s Learning Style
One size never fits all, and the way in which we learn is different for all of us. However, educational psychologists have suggested that we tend towards one of three basic learning styles – and that understanding your child’s learning style can enable him or her to enjoy an enhanced learning … [Read more...] about Understanding Your Child’s Learning Style
Area Advisor Spotlight: Claire from HST North & East Hampshire. Why is HST different and how is she supporting her clients and tutors going online?
Claire Jennings is the Area Advisor and Tutor Manager for North and East Hampshire. Before running this area, Claire was head of business and economics. We know that clients and tutors are interested to know more about their Area Advisor and we also asked Claire how she is transitioning all of her … [Read more...] about Area Advisor Spotlight: Claire from HST North & East Hampshire. Why is HST different and how is she supporting her clients and tutors going online?
Mind & body tips for exams and revision
The big 4 : Hydration - Breakfast - Sleep - Exercise Is one of your children preparing for exams this summer? We think exam times are a good time for young people to be reminded of the link between mind and body while revising and taking their exams. Perhaps you could share this blog with your … [Read more...] about Mind & body tips for exams and revision