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The Geek School Six-Week 11+ Revision Guide
Preparing for the 11 Plus exams, be it grammar school selection tests like the Kent or Bexley tests, or for independent schools can be a stressful process for children and parents alike. Some parents are often (wrongly) under the impression that children work well under pressure. However, research tells us that strategies that induce stress…
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Why your child does not finish 11 Plus papers in time
Passing the 11 Plus exams for grammar and independent schools requires children to show academic ability at the highest level. It is a tall order for even the brightest child, especially when some exam papers are developed in such a way that children are expected to run out of time!
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Free Key Stage 2 (and SATS) English Checklist for Homeschooling
We have been inundated with parents asking for guidance on Key Stage 2 English here at Geek School Tutoring Towers. So, in an attempt to help parents navigate what can be quite a complicated and not-so-transparent curriculum, we have created a free Key Stage 2 English Checklist. Yes, it is true that reading, writing, grammar,…
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Free Key Stage 2 (and SATS) maths Checklist
Thanks to homeschooling, many parents with children in years 3, 4, 5 and 6 now know that their children are learning more than just addition, subtraction and timestables. This realisation has come as a shock for so many parents because up until March, that seemed to sum up the kind of homework children in…
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Encouraging Reluctant Readers During the Coronavirus Quarantine – and Beyond!
It can be challenging to encourage your child to read during a typical school term when they have homework to do, levels to complete and friends to text. However, when your children are at home for the whole day during quarantine, it’s a good idea to make the most of this time. Get creative in…
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Preventing Learning Loss During Lockdown
Usually, we worry about learning loss over the summer. Students can lose up to 2.6 months of maths skills and two months of reading skills over the summer break. It can take up to six weeks to rebuild that learning in the winter term. However, as we all know, summer seems to have come a…
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Need Books for Homeschooling? Here’s How and Where to Get Free Books for Your Child During the Coronavirus Lockdown
Reading is essential for all children. You can always tell an avid reader when you mark creative writing, or even English comprehension papers.
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Looking for an Online 11+ Tutor for the 11 Plus Exams During Coronavirus Lockdown?
While SATs, GCSE and A level exams have been cancelled, local authorities have not cancelled the 11 Plus exams (selection tests); and neither have independent schools. So, if you have had your hopes set on getting your child into a grammar or independent school, now is not the time to stop preparing for the 11…
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Free Key Stage 2 Maths and English LIVE Online Lessons
Are you worried that your primary school-aged child will fall behind during the Coronovirus lockdown? Do you feel overwhelmed with the responsibility of ‘homeschooling’ your child, with all the conflicting information out there? Do you feel overwhelmed and ill-equipped to make sure your Year 5 or 6 child does enough work to not fall behind?…
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Free Key Stage 2 English LIVE Online Lessons
Geek School Tutoring is offering a free English lesson every week, while schools are on lockdown. There is no catch – don’t expect to be asked to pay for the lesson after a trial period, or be bombarded with calls or emails to upgrade to paid lessons, either (you can get in touch with us…
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