Hi Although there has been a slight lull as GCSE students are taking a well deserved summer break, it’s good to see a number of year 9 / 10’s coming through. My favourite conversations this week have been: Mr A (year 10) “I’ve just been moved up to set 1…

Hi During the week I met with around 15 students one to one, plus the Thursday / Saturday open classes. Most conversations start with ‘how you doing?’ and, thankfully, the response is usually ‘fine,’ sometimes ‘errr,’ occasionally ‘all finished!’ Whatever the answer, it’s great to know that we can have…

Hi It’s interesting that, at a usually quiet time of year, we’re getting more enquiries. Some are returning — and they are very welcome — some are brand new students, who have been recommended. Most of the focus seems to be about getting ready for a new year in September…

Hi The final half term before finishing GCSE’s can be quite a stressful time for many students. And also for younger students — now that SATS are over — with the thought of moving to high school. Honestly, you’ll be fine. Don’t forget we’re here to support, and please do…

With ever higher levels of education, some schools are looking for slightly better exam pass maths … regardless of the actual course. Want to study geography, childcare or German language? Ah, sorry, but you need a pretty good grade in something you’re not as interested in. Maybe it’s a way…

I love my son. But he drives me nuts. Josh is at that age when he should be thinking about the serious things. Like any 15 year old, it’s time to start focussing on High School finals, university, career, mortgage, pension — and all in that order. That’s the way…