We believe a positive learning environment is essential for all learners, whatever their age. Read on to find out what a difference surroundings can make on learning outcomes, and how to create the ideal learning environment. Pupils learn best in safe, comfortable surroundings When we feel safe, … [Read more...] about The Importance of Positive Learning Environments
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2018: What Will We Learn This Year?
We’re very excited for the new year ahead. For us, it means new opportunities to help more and more pupils, of all ages, fulfil their potential and find enjoyment in learning again. Here at Home-school tutoring, we pride ourselves on offering supportive tuition for all. And we’re delighted to … [Read more...] about 2018: What Will We Learn This Year?
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
Building Confidence in Children with Learning Difficulties
At Home-School Tutoring, we help children with learning difficulties to develop confidence and a love of learning through supportive one-to-one tuition tailored to each child's individual needs and character. Read on to find out more. Children who have some learning difficulties – who need to go … [Read more...] about Building Confidence in Children with Learning Difficulties
Helping Pupils with Their Spelling
This year’s Sats spelling test was harder than in 2016, according to figures obtained by teaching magazine and website, Tes. So how can we help pupils keep up with the levels now expected of them? Pupils taking the spelling section of this year’s Year 6 Sats spag test found the questions harder … [Read more...] about Helping Pupils with Their Spelling
Is There Evidence That Individual Tuition Really Is Effective?
At Home-School Tutoring, we’re in no doubt about the effectiveness of private tuition. But what evidence is there that individual tuition really makes a difference? Every Child schemes The effectiveness of individual tutoring was very clearly shown with the success of the Every Child schemes … [Read more...] about Is There Evidence That Individual Tuition Really Is Effective?