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Practical guides for parents
Clear, hype-free advice on the 11+, tutoring and supporting your child — written the way we'd explain it to a friend.
How many hours of teaching does a GCSE or A-level require?
When your child heads into Year 11 or Year 13, you begin to think about grades — and perhaps how to manage their stress (and yours!). What you rarely think about is the actual number of hours it takes to teach a subject. It’s worth doing the sums.
Read the guideA Plan for the Summer: Go Into the Exam Year Ahead, Not Behind
The Summer before an exam year is the most under-used stretch of time in a teenager’s education. Here’s how to use it well — without ruining the holidays — whether the mocks were a wobble or you just want a head start.
Read the guideOnline School, Tutors, or DIY?
Tips for parents weighing up how to get a home-educated child taught online — what the real options are, what to watch for, and how to choose when all the forums and reviews disagree.
Read the guide11+ Preparation Without Panic
What's actually proportionate, when to start, how much prep a bright child really needs — and how to keep the whole thing low-stress. No arms race, no guarantees, no hype.
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