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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!
This course has now ended We’re still here to help your child succeed Geek School continues to help children across the UK achieve their academic goals. Whether your child needs 11 Plus preparation, GCSE support, or English and Maths tuition – we’d love to help. Book a free assessment and let’s talk about what your…
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Preventing Learning Loss During Lockdown
This course has now ended We’re still here to help your child succeed Geek School continues to help children across the UK achieve their academic goals. Whether your child needs 11 Plus preparation, GCSE support, or English and Maths tuition – we’d love to help. Book a free assessment and let’s talk about what your…
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Need Books for Homeschooling? Here’s How and Where to Get Free Books for Your Child During the Coronavirus Lockdown
This course has now ended We’re still here to help your child succeed Geek School continues to help children across the UK achieve their academic goals. Whether your child needs 11 Plus preparation, GCSE support, or English and Maths tuition – we’d love to help. Book a free assessment and let’s talk about what your…
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Looking for an Online 11+ Tutor for the 11 Plus Exams During Coronavirus Lockdown?
This course has now ended We’re still here to help your child succeed Geek School continues to help children across the UK achieve their academic goals. Whether your child needs 11 Plus preparation, GCSE support, or English and Maths tuition – we’d love to help. Book a free assessment and let’s talk about what your…
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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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Free Key Stage 2 Maths LIVE Online Lessons
Geek School Tutoring is offering a free maths 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…
