Blog Posts tagged Tutor

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The Right Stuff: The Individual Characteristics That Make Stellar Tutors

by Cassie Steele

Around ONE IN EVERY FOUR of secondary school students has private tuition, according to Ipsos Mori. Given its popularity, it isn't surprising for students to come across excellent tutors and, in turn, be inspired to follow a similar career path. However, CERTAIN POSITIVE PERSONAL QUALITIES are neede...

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How can Tutoring Help Children Find their Way Back into Education?

by Cassie Welling

ONE IN 10 CHILDREN in the UK who are absent are classified as 'persistently absent', according to the Department of Education, with some of the most common reasons including medical conditions, injuries, and mental health issues (including depression). If your child has just returned to school, or...Read more ›

Five Signs Your Child Needs a Tutor

by Christine Chadwick

Between demanding studies, extracurricular activities, and busy family lives, individual attention can help students of all ages and abilities. Perhaps you've found yourself wondering how to give your child a more enjoyable academic experience. These five signs can help you determine whether it's ti...

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4 reasons why teachers and private tutors should work together

by Anna Michaelidou

Teachers are key to a student's education but private tutors also play a large part in the successes of students. There is of course a difference between a teacher and a tutor; a teacher is someone who carries out daily education usually at a school or formal place of education whilst a tutor is som...

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#MyFavouriteTeacher - First Tutors Competiton

by Anna Michaelidou

We, at First Tutors, have all experienced and seen the impact a good teacher can have on a child's life and we're sure you have too. We all remember something a teacher once told us that still resonates strongly in our lives today, the comforting words they shared with us that reminded us we could a...

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