You may have heard a new test for times tables will be compulsory in all state primary schools. But what is it all about? We have the low down for you.
In this blog we discuss what it is, how It is marked and why it has been introduced.
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New Summer holiday Club Courses July/August 2019
How will your children keep their brains active in the summer holidays? We are now offering more courses which are perfect to keep your children occupied for some of the long break. Our English, Maths, Touch Typing, and Handwriting courses are always a great way to keep your child’s education flowing
The Art Of Transitioning: Moving from primary school to secondary school
Moving from primary school to secondary school can seem like a big step. Of course if your child is moving on with friends then it becomes a little less daunting. Helping you child to settle into their new school Most secondary schools will offer a range of initiatives designed to help your child to settle […]
Common Questions GCSE students ask about revision
I interviewed our center director Sue to find out the most popular questions GCSE students ask her and she had three questions which come up time and time again! Q: How do I organise my revision to get the most from the time I have? A: Whether you are a last […]
SATs: Smithbrook Tuition’s Quickfire Questions
What are SATs? SATs stands for Standard Assessment Tests They are assessments that monitor your child’s educational progress at the end of years 2 and 6 They usually take place in May When should you/your child start preparing for SATs? At Smithbrook Tuition we offer support […]
Educational Christmas Gifts 2018
We’re back once again in 2018 with our favourite educational Christmas gifts available in the local shops. As with all of our tuition we like to make learning fun especially during the festive period. Plus Smithbrook Tuition is promoting amazing local businesses for everyone to benefit this Christmas. Centre director Sue is in […]
Smithbrook Tuition’s Top Test Tips
Like clockwork, the exam season is upon us again and there is advise everywhere on all aspects of exams from how to revise properly right to how much time you spend on each part of your test. It can get a little overwhelming so we have put together three top tips […]
7 Reasons To Give Your Child Pocket Money
Giving a child pocket money is much more than just a nice gesture or spoiling your kids. There are important life lessons to be learnt from a young age in a society that relies on money to function. You must be careful about providing money for your children, but done correctly with set ground rules, many […]
Quickfire Homework Tips To Help Your Child
1. Continuity is key Create an area free of distractions that is the same every day. Try to make the designated homework area somewhere you are available if they need help; this is important for pre-teens. The end of the kitchen table, with no tech, is a great […]
Does Your Child Need to Prepare for Common Entrance?
Preparing your child for Common Entrance Children take Common Entrance exams when applying to join independent schools at the age of 11 or 13. They are standardised tests set by the Independent Schools Examinations Board. As a parent or student, you may be unsure as to what the tests […]
