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Count on me

Before we delve deep into the positives and negatives of in-person or online tutoring, it’s worth mentioning that both formats offer similar key benefits. Both types of tutoring give time and space to children.

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Avoid parenting potholes

As the school uniform is donned for the first time, both you and your little one will experience a mixture of excitement and nerves as they embark on their next 14 years. You’re stepping out of your safe space

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On your marks, get set, go!

We all know that places at London’s most prestigious secondary schools are highly sought-after and the admissions process can be a demanding one for children, particularly if multiple applications have been made.

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A head-start on life

We want children to know that thinking is fun,” says Jo Parker, Head of DUCKS at Dulwich College. “We want them to be inquisitive and inquiry-based learners who develop as critical thinkers. Provoking their curiosity"

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One direction

There has probably never been a time when finances have been so instrumental in deciding whether to commit to private school. The new government’s plan to introduce VAT on fees.

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Finding the sweet spot

Fears are growing that children living long hours online are more at risk of harm than was previously thought. Many have read a new book called The Anxious Generation by psychologist Jonathan Haidt.

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Sweet 16

A-levels have traditionally been the route to take at 16 but there is so much more out there. Dina Shoukry explores the myriad 16+ courses available to young people today. It can be difficult to choose the right academic path.

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The AI Revolution

AI has the power to supercharge learning, but it’s not without its challenges, says Dina Shoukry. It’s an extremely exciting time to be alive, to be in the world and to be in education,” exclaims Jane Lunnon

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Time Well Spent

Dina Shoukry investigates how perceptions are changing and why a good tutor can be worth their weight in gold. I’m everyone’s dirty little secret,” chuckles Tash Rosin, founder of Teatime Tutors.

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Future Proofed

How do you ensure that you lay down the right foundations for your child’s future? Dina Shoukry advises on what to look out for in early years education. Early years education is about the inquisitive child.

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Right Moves

Choosing the appropriate educational path for your child is as challenging as the choice is bewildering. Nicola Woolcock, Education Editor of The Times, guides parents through the maze of opportunities.

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Stepping Up

Sian Griffiths, Education and Families Editor of The Sunday Times, explores if and how schools are meeting the challenge of children’s wellbeing across the curriculum, learning styles and exams.

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