Everyone knows what a private tutor is. And for many parents, a tutor is the go to option when things aren’t going as they should at school. But, is a tutor really the right option to help your child? In this post, I’m going to lay out the differences between a private tutor and an academic […]
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Do you know what an academic coach is and how one could help your child? With 25% of GCSE students using private tutors, the way that an academic coach can help with GCSE and A-Level studies is over-looked by many (most people who like my Facebook page hadn’t heard of academic coaches until they came […]
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Can your child improve their mental health at the same time as improving their grades? Yes! Today, I’m going to share two stories of student members of The Extraordinaries Club who have done just this. Improved mental health and going up two grades First, I’m going to tell you about a year 11 student. When […]
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Is it possible to go from grades like 2s and 3s in year 10 mocks to passing all your GCSEs and getting into your chosen sixth form? Yes it is! In this post, I’m going to share with you Nichola’s story of how she and The Extraordinaries Club helped her son to succeed in his […]
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You’re thinking about signing up to The Extraordinaries Club but you’re worried about how you’re going to fit doing the modules into your busy family life. Or, you’ve already signed up full, of good intentions. You plan to do the modules every week, but before you know it, life has got in the way, and […]
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How do you make sure an “Able but idle” year 11 gets fantastic GCSE results, without you nagging them all year? That’s what Sarah was wondering when she signed up for The Exam Success Formula, my signature study skills course which is now housed inside The Extraordinaries Club. She described her son, who was a […]
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I have a set of guiding values, principles and beliefs that guide the way that I parent my own children as well as how I work with students and their families to help them to achieve their full potential. Today, I want to share these values with you. And, I’d love to know if you […]
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So, your mum or dad wants you to sign-up to The Extraordinaries Club. Your instant reaction is “Nooooo! Don’t make me do yet another thing to do with school!” You’re feeling overwhelmed, over-stretched and stressed. School keeps on piling on homework, there might be coursework to do, and they keep telling you that you really should […]
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If you or your child has mock exams coming up you’re probably wondering, to some extent, ‘What’s the point?’ In this post I’m going to share with you how you can get the most out of your mocks so that they become an important part of your preparation for the ‘real-thing’ next summer. […]
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A subject that comes up often from parents, is that of what to do when your child just isn’t listening to your advice on their studies. It can be so frustrating as a parent to see your child making mistakes you know they could have avoided, if only they’d have listened to your advice. […]
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