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Guides for parents
Practical advice on tutoring, exams and revision — written by our qualified teachers.
Exams & revision
11 Plus: the last four weeks before the test
Most 11 Plus tests fall in September and October. With a month to go, the gains come from timing, familiarity and calm — not from cramming new content. Here's what to do, week by week.
8 September 2026
Tutors and home education: a practical guide for home-educating families
Bringing in a qualified teacher for a subject or two is one of the most common — and sensible — things home-educating families do. Here's when it helps, what to look for, and how it fits around the flexibility you chose home ed for.
25 July 2026
Tutoring for a child with SEND: an honest guide for parents
One-to-one tutoring can suit some children with special educational needs and disabilities well — but the right tutor matters more than usual. A practical, honest guide to what helps, what to look for, and what tutoring can and can't do.
25 July 2026
For teachers
Tutoring in retirement: a practical guide for retired teachers
Decades of classroom craft don't stop being valuable at retirement — parents actively seek it out. What retired teachers need to know about DBS checks, hours, and getting started.
25 July 2026
For teachers
A teacher's guide to setting your tutoring rate
Most teachers underprice themselves. A practical framework for choosing an hourly rate — what genuinely justifies more, and why racing to the bottom serves nobody.
25 July 2026
For teachers
From the classroom to one-to-one: what changes when a teacher becomes a tutor
Tutoring is teaching with everything stripped away except the teaching. An honest look at what transfers, what changes, and what surprises teachers most.
25 July 2026
Choosing a tutor
Why the first half-term decides the school year (and when to book a tutor)
The gap between a good year and a scramble usually opens before October half-term. Here's why September is the moment — and why waiting for the first bad report costs a term.
24 July 2026
Exams & revision
GCSE results day 2026: a parent's guide to what happens next
GCSE results arrive on Thursday 20 August 2026. Here's what the grades mean, what to do if they're not what you hoped, and the decisions worth making calmly.
24 July 2026
Exams & revision
Disappointing GCSE results: resit, review of marking, or move on?
A missed grade isn't a verdict — it's a decision point. An honest look at the three options after disappointing GCSEs, and how to pick between them.
24 July 2026
For teachers
Tutoring after teaching: a practical guide for UK teachers
Thinking about tutoring alongside the day job — or after leaving the classroom? Here's what you need, what it pays, and how to start without the admin.
19 July 2026
For teachers
How much can a qualified teacher earn from tutoring?
You set your own rate — so the honest answer is arithmetic, not a promise. Here's how the numbers work, including fees and tax, with worked examples.
19 July 2026
For teachers
DBS checks for private tutors: what you need and how to get one
Parents will ask, and platforms should insist. Here's what the different DBS levels mean for tutors, and what to do if you already have one from school.
19 July 2026
Choosing a tutor
How to choose a tutor: 7 things to check before you book
A qualified teacher, a proper DBS check, the right exam board — a practical checklist for parents choosing a tutor with confidence.
5 July 2026
Choosing a tutor
Online vs face-to-face tutoring: which is right for your child?
Online tutoring is now just as common as in-person — and often just as effective. Here's an honest comparison to help you choose.
2 July 2026
Exams & revision
GCSE Maths revision: a term-by-term plan for Year 11
GCSE Maths rewards steady, structured revision over last-minute cramming. Here's a realistic term-by-term plan for Year 11.
28 June 2026
Exams & revision
11-Plus preparation: when to start and what's actually tested
The 11-Plus is competitive and partly untaught in school, so preparation matters. Here's when to start and what your child will face.
24 June 2026