Parent Blog Archives | MyTutor https://www.mytutor.co.uk/blog/parents/ Thu, 08 Aug 2024 16:26:35 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.3 Your guide to UCAS Clearing: Time for Plan B https://www.mytutor.co.uk/blog/parents/your-guide-to-ucas-clearing-time-for-plan-b/ https://www.mytutor.co.uk/blog/parents/your-guide-to-ucas-clearing-time-for-plan-b/#respond Thu, 08 Aug 2024 16:26:04 +0000 https://www.mytutor.co.uk/blog/?p=8795 This results day, your teen might be starting to feel the pressure. After sleepless nights, anxious thoughts – it can be a tense time awaiting those all important exam results. If all goes well, results day will be full of...

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The ultimate guide to online tutoring https://www.mytutor.co.uk/blog/parents/ultimate-guide-online-tutoring/ https://www.mytutor.co.uk/blog/parents/ultimate-guide-online-tutoring/#respond Mon, 03 Jun 2024 10:52:37 +0000 https://www.mytutor.co.uk/blog/?p=14274 With more than 3.5 million lessons under our belts, we know a thing or two about online tutoring! That’s why we’re here to help you make the most out of online tuition with our ultimate guide.  Whether you need help...

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When are GCSE and A-Level exam results days 2024? https://www.mytutor.co.uk/blog/parents/exam-results-day-gcse-alevel/ https://www.mytutor.co.uk/blog/parents/exam-results-day-gcse-alevel/#respond Tue, 30 Apr 2024 13:46:12 +0000 https://www.mytutor.co.uk/blog/?p=14257 With GCSE and A-Level exams about to begin, we know that a key question for many teens (and their parents too!) is when are results days this year?  Whether you’re planning when to celebrate or checking your summer holiday won’t...

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5 top tips for motivating your teen’s holiday revision (and when to ease off!) https://www.mytutor.co.uk/blog/parents/revision-motivation-top-tips/ https://www.mytutor.co.uk/blog/parents/revision-motivation-top-tips/#respond Tue, 26 Mar 2024 16:48:32 +0000 https://www.mytutor.co.uk/blog/?p=14181 With GCSE and A-level revision season officially upon us, it’s time to get your teen motivated. That’s why this Easter break, we’re delving into how to motivate your teen to revise during school holidays. We know you always want what’s...

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Spotlight on Student Accounts https://www.mytutor.co.uk/blog/parents/student-profiles-spotlight/ https://www.mytutor.co.uk/blog/parents/student-profiles-spotlight/#respond Wed, 20 Mar 2024 14:48:35 +0000 https://www.mytutor.co.uk/blog/?p=13917 MyTutor Student Accounts are the go-to place for boosting confidence around learning. And while they’ve been around for a while, they’ve recently had a refresh – and now offer a whole host of new features. From improved access to lessons to...

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World Book Day: Our tutors top recommendations https://www.mytutor.co.uk/blog/students/world-book-day-recommendations/ Fri, 23 Feb 2024 14:57:43 +0000 https://www.mytutor.co.uk/blog/?p=14010 Whether you’re an avid reader or a 1 book a year kind of person, it doesn’t matter – there are plenty of fantastic books out there to learn from and enjoy. The trick is finding the ones that really grab...

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Find your GCSE and A-Level exam dates for 2024 right here https://www.mytutor.co.uk/blog/parents/exams-and-revision/a-level-gcse-exam-dates-2024/ https://www.mytutor.co.uk/blog/parents/exams-and-revision/a-level-gcse-exam-dates-2024/#respond Mon, 29 Jan 2024 11:46:37 +0000 https://www.mytutor.co.uk/blog/?p=13902 To help you get ahead with your revision timetable, we’ve pulled together all the A-Level and GCSE exam dates you need to know for 2024 into one handy post. Use this alongside our ultimate guide to creating a revision timetable...

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6 festive family games to play that boost learning https://www.mytutor.co.uk/blog/parents/6-family-games-to-play-at-xmas-that-actually-support-teen-learning/ https://www.mytutor.co.uk/blog/parents/6-family-games-to-play-at-xmas-that-actually-support-teen-learning/#respond Tue, 19 Dec 2023 13:28:10 +0000 https://www.mytutor.co.uk/blog/?p=10649 Family time at Christmas is extra special. It has its highs – with games and food and catching up. But, it can also have its lows – when the cabin fever sets in after a few days at home. A good...

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18 of the best (sort of) educational Christmas films https://www.mytutor.co.uk/blog/parents/the-25-best-sort-of-educational-christmas-films/ https://www.mytutor.co.uk/blog/parents/the-25-best-sort-of-educational-christmas-films/#respond Thu, 14 Dec 2023 12:31:39 +0000 https://www.mytutor.co.uk/blog/?p=9692 Christmas wouldn’t be Christmas without hours of good old-fashioned TV watching. Settling down on the sofa and putting on a festive film is a break from cooking, present-prepping, school work, and the usual family squabbles. And while learning might be...

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11 Christmas gifts to help your child’s learning (that they’ll actually like!) https://www.mytutor.co.uk/blog/parents/christmas-gifts-for-teens/ https://www.mytutor.co.uk/blog/parents/christmas-gifts-for-teens/#respond Fri, 08 Dec 2023 11:48:32 +0000 https://www.mytutor.co.uk/blog/?p=13855 The holidays are just around the corner and the best Christmas gifts for teens can be very tough to choose. Whether they love problem-solving or exploring their creativity, here’s our Christmas gift guide packed with fun present ideas that will...

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