When is the right time to look for a maths tutor? If internet searches are anything to go by, parents seem to worry about their child’s progress in maths more than they do in any other subject. Perhaps parents’ own experiences of early maths could be the reason for their anxiety. It’s completely understandable that…
ScienceElite Tutors SussexScience Tutors working with students at Secondary, GCSE and A-Level in the Sussex Area.All science tutors who work with Elite Tutors Sussex are fully qualified teachers and passionate about their subjects. Science at secondary level can be fun as students put on goggles and lab coats to create experiments for the first time!…
Literacy opportunities missed While there was controversy over various aspects of Covid 19 – vaccinations, mask-wearing, lockdowns – no one would deny that our young children have missed out on vital socialising and learning opportunities. When schools and nurseries closed, many children simply didn’t get the range of communication and language opportunities fundamental to early…
Revision can be a challenging task, one which is rarely taught in schools. The literal meaning of the word is ‘to look at again’. Revision is an important study skill, one that will be revisited at College and University levels. In the article below, Karen Ormerod, Company Director, draws from her experience of working…
At the beginning of this year, Elite Tutors Sussex took its personally-tailored tutor services to Chichester, where families have a variety of educational priorities. Heading up the expansion into West Sussex is Melanie Haagman, a qualified teacher and specialist in SEND education and multi-sensory learning. Melanie will be using her experience to link parents and…
What are entrance exams and what should I know? Historically, most independent schools have been selective and, to gain entry, students have had to pass an entrance exam of some description. Students attending independent prep schools were also required to pass the Common Entrance exam at 11+ or 13+ and obtain a good character reference…
How can I support my child through their upcoming GCSE or A-Level Exams? An impending exam can create apprehension in parents, as well as their hard-working children. No matter how well-prepared a pupil is, the moment they turn over that exam paper, they are on their own. It can be a daunting experience that can…
Why study Business? Business Studies is a popular choice with students at GCSE and A’ Level in Brighton and Hove. It is an academic subject that really reflects the world of work, and whatever your path in later life, you will almost certainly benefit from having a good grasp of the concepts, whether you become…
Why does my child find maths so hard? For many children at different ages, maths can be hugely difficult, creating anxiety and distress. In today’s article, we explore why that is and what parents can do to help. How children learn maths Maths is a very abstract subject. Not all students can jump to understanding…
In this article, we’ll discuss a very common question: does my child have dyslexia? What is dyslexia? In essence, dyslexia is an information processing difficulty. It affects reading and writing skills but it also affects other areas too. Learners with dyslexia, can experience differences with processing and remembering information whether spoken or written. It can affect attention, memory…
