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Online multiplication tables check (MTC)
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We have had more and more requests to include creative writing into our regular tuition sessions. So we have designed a stand-alone course that your child can do during the summer holidays. But just why is creative writing so important?
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By Sue Prince
Transitioning from primary school to secondary school
By Sue Prince
Common Questions GCSE students ask about revision
By Sue Prince
How does cursive handwriting affect the brain?
By Sue Prince
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By Sue Prince
SATs: Smithbrook Tuition’s Quickfire Questions
By Sue Prince
Smithbrook Tuition’s Top Test Tips
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