The Geek School Blog
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How to prepare for 11-plus exams during the Christmas break
Schools out, and Christmas season is in force. Between the shopping, food prep, visiting friends and family and everything else in between, how do you make sure your child keeps the momentum going in time for January exams? 1. Make a plan Whether you decide to work all the days except Christmas Day, Boxing Day…
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Should your child sit the Kent or Bexley test?
We all want the best for our children, and given the choice, all children should have access to the best schools and wouldn’t need to sit the Kent or Bexley test to give them access to such a school. All schools should provide the same standard of education, and they should all be free –…
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How to prepare your year 5 child for the 11-plus exams in Kent and Bexley
It’s this time of year when a lot of parents with children going into year 5 start to panic a bit about the 11-plus. Many will have only heard about the 11-plus in passing during the summer holidays, and others have waited for the summer to end before starting their search for an 11-plus tutor.…
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Does your child need a maths tutor to help them with the new maths GCSE?
The new GCSE maths is harder than before – if your child has always struggled with maths, or is demotivated when it comes to working on maths, then you may need to look for a maths tutor. Year 10 children did not get into a panic about it for no good reason. But the fact…
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Maths tutor needed! Does your child need a an extra push?
A ‘maths tutor needed’ sign comes when your child starts to hate maths, or is dragging behind the rest of the class. In an ideal situation, you’ll have picked up on the cues before it gets that far, but sometimes, it can snowball, and the odd comment from their class teacher ends in a report…
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Looking for an 11-plus tutor in Bromley?
Are you looking for an academic 11-plus tutor in the Bromley area to prepare your child for the Kent or Bexley grammar tests? Are you looking for a tutor who can get your child ready to sit 11-plus exams at an independent school? Whatever your need, Geek School offers specialist tuition for the 11-plus and…
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Looking for an English tutor in Bromley or Catford to help your child prepare for the 11+, SATs or GCSE?
Are you looking for an English tutor to help your child improve on their English reading comprehension and creative writing in the Catford (Lewisham) or Beckenham (Bromley) areas? You’re not alone. Research shows that a quarter of children leave primary school unable to read or write. A quarter of children also leave secondary school unable…
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Playing maths games can help your child understand maths
Ever wonder how you could get your child to be more interested in maths? Every child has a natural affinity towards maths or English. If maths is no problem for your child, then hats off to you. But for those who struggle to even understand the simplest maths concepts, it can be quite crushing. If…
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When using a private tutor isn’t worth it
This can be an emotional topic for many and, sometimes, the truth really does hurt, so brace yourself. A private tutor has many roles these days. Mainly it’s the impart at ion of knowledge on a subject or a group of subjects to a learner. But the other roles are often not realised by parents.
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How to create a positive learning environment in your home
Learning to study can come as a bit of shock to children when they realise that life isn’t all about drawing pictures, colouring in, and playing. By the time your child reaches Year 2, they should be used to sitting down and doing some work. If they aren’t here are some tips to help you…
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