📚 My Books are Open for September! 📚 Exciting news! I’m now taking bookings for September for my tutoring services, and I’d love to help your child achieve their full potential this school year. 🌟 Why choose tutoring? Here’s how it benefits both parents and children: 👩🏫 For Parents: 👧 For Children: Let’s work togetherContinue reading “My Books are Open for September!”
Author Archives: Tom Sanderson Tutoring
I’m a professional tutor, and I can’t be bothered today
I am so tired today. It’s muggy outside, and overcast. My mood is a bit down. Today’s just not a great day, and we all have days like this. Yeah, it sucks. Sometimes you want to get a lockdown on your day, and yet somehow the universe seems to conspire against you, whether it’s theContinue reading “I’m a professional tutor, and I can’t be bothered today”
Tutoring Isn’t Just for Kids – It’s for Adults Too!
Many people take functional skills qualifications as adults. Some are offered them by their college, others may use them to help support their pre-university studies, and some may use functional skills to support future employment options. Whatever your reason, studying can be overwhelming, particularly on top of your other commitments, and you might need someContinue reading “Tutoring Isn’t Just for Kids – It’s for Adults Too!”
Understanding the 11+ Exam in England: Key Details and Preparation
The 11+ exam in England is an entrance examination used by grammar schools and some independent schools to select students for admission. Here are the key details about the 11+ exam: Purpose Age Group Structure The structure of the 11+ exam can vary depending on the region and the specific schools, but generally, it includesContinue reading “Understanding the 11+ Exam in England: Key Details and Preparation”
Tom Sanderson Tutoring Newsletter – #1 Hi everyone, We made it – we’ve reached the end of summer, and a new school year is on the horizon. I, for one, am very excited. I have a bunch of new resources to try out, and we are coming off the back of my most successful yearContinue reading
Why Tutoring is a Great Investment in Your Child’s Education
If you’re a parent, you want the best for your child. One of the most important investments you can make in your child’s future is in their education. While schools can provide a solid foundation, many children need extra help to reach their full potential. That’s where tutoring comes in. In this post, we’ll exploreContinue reading “Why Tutoring is a Great Investment in Your Child’s Education”
Cat and Maths
See what I did with the title there. I wanted to share with you all a resource that really helped one of my students to consolidate their learning. The site is called Karate Cats Maths and I assigned it as homework to this student. This kind of homework was much more effective than a traditionalContinue reading “Cat and Maths”
The Penrose Triangle
I had a lot of fun learning how to draw this and I wanted to share it with you. A Penrose Triangle is a really interesting concept that I wanted to share with you all. Created by a father and son team, the Penrose Triangle is an optical illusion consisting of an object which canContinue reading “The Penrose Triangle”
Your trial session
I wanted to try something a little bit different today. I wanted to talk about assessments, particularly in a first session and how they can be a useful tool for a tutor. I also wanted to highlight how so many get it wrong.
2020 Summer Sessions
While the idea of private tutoring is attractive to many parents, the cost is often not. Did you know that Sessions from some of the best tutors that start in the region of £40-60? This high price can put tutoring out of reach for many parents. To combat this, I have come up with theContinue reading “2020 Summer Sessions”
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