Schools Archives | MyTutor https://www.mytutor.co.uk/blog/parents/schools/ Tue, 30 Apr 2024 13:47:11 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.3 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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]]> https://www.mytutor.co.uk/blog/parents/exam-results-day-gcse-alevel/feed/ 0 How to get the most out of school parents’ evenings https://www.mytutor.co.uk/blog/parents/a-guide-to-school-parents-evenings-the-dos-and-donts/ https://www.mytutor.co.uk/blog/parents/a-guide-to-school-parents-evenings-the-dos-and-donts/#respond Thu, 05 Oct 2023 10:08:20 +0000 https://www.mytutor.co.uk/blog/?p=9118 School parents’ evenings are a great chance for you to hear how your teen is doing – directly from their teachers. You’ll normally get 10-15 minutes to sit down with each teacher. It’s your opportunity to listen to what they have...

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]]> https://www.mytutor.co.uk/blog/parents/a-guide-to-school-parents-evenings-the-dos-and-donts/feed/ 0 4 ways to help your teen make the most of the Autumn term https://www.mytutor.co.uk/blog/parents/back-to-school-back-to-reality/ https://www.mytutor.co.uk/blog/parents/back-to-school-back-to-reality/#respond Mon, 23 Aug 2021 04:00:28 +0000 https://www.mytutor.co.uk/blog/?p=8865 New uniform, new stationary, new teachers – we all know what that means. Autumn term is a blank slate for teens and going up a year brings a load of fresh challenges. It’s exciting (who’s in their classes? What did...

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]]> https://www.mytutor.co.uk/blog/parents/back-to-school-back-to-reality/feed/ 0 The Back to School Survival Guide: how to support your teen this September https://www.mytutor.co.uk/blog/parents/schools/the-back-to-school-survival-guide/ https://www.mytutor.co.uk/blog/parents/schools/the-back-to-school-survival-guide/#respond Fri, 13 Aug 2021 14:30:29 +0000 https://www.mytutor.co.uk/blog/?p=10133 For teens, the autumn term brings a whole load of new challenges. Starting a new year group, new subjects and maybe even a new school – not to mention learning after 6 weeks of chillaxing – can be a shock...

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]]> https://www.mytutor.co.uk/blog/parents/schools/the-back-to-school-survival-guide/feed/ 0 Teens’ 3 top worries before term, and how to help them https://www.mytutor.co.uk/blog/parents/schools/teens-3-top-worries-before-term-and-how-to-help-them/ https://www.mytutor.co.uk/blog/parents/schools/teens-3-top-worries-before-term-and-how-to-help-them/#respond Sat, 29 Aug 2020 10:34:00 +0000 https://www.mytutor.co.uk/blog/?p=9586 With schools going back this week, teens are feeling a big mix of feelings – excitement to see their friends, worry about academic challenges, not to mention the ongoing pandemic. It’s completely normal for your teen to be feeling a...

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]]> https://www.mytutor.co.uk/blog/parents/schools/teens-3-top-worries-before-term-and-how-to-help-them/feed/ 0 Back to school after lockdown – tips from an NHS Psychologist https://www.mytutor.co.uk/blog/parents/schools/back-to-school-after-lockdown-tips-from-an-nhs-psychologist/ https://www.mytutor.co.uk/blog/parents/schools/back-to-school-after-lockdown-tips-from-an-nhs-psychologist/#respond Fri, 05 Jun 2020 10:02:53 +0000 https://www.mytutor.co.uk/blog/?p=9475 Since some schools across the UK have started to re-open in phases, it’s opened up a whole new set of questions for families. What will it be like for our kids? How will my child adjust to school after months...

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]]> https://www.mytutor.co.uk/blog/parents/schools/back-to-school-after-lockdown-tips-from-an-nhs-psychologist/feed/ 0 Education in the UK: what’s holding your child back? https://www.mytutor.co.uk/blog/parents/education-in-the-uk-whats-holding-your-child-back/ https://www.mytutor.co.uk/blog/parents/education-in-the-uk-whats-holding-your-child-back/#respond Mon, 17 Feb 2020 09:25:36 +0000 https://www.mytutor.co.uk/blog/?p=9316 Every child should have access to a great education. And in this country, we’re more fortunate than most. But some teens in the UK are still missing out. Here are some of the issues facing UK schools, and what we’re...

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]]> https://www.mytutor.co.uk/blog/parents/education-in-the-uk-whats-holding-your-child-back/feed/ 0 Taking stock of school stuff during the Autumn half term https://www.mytutor.co.uk/blog/parents/schools/taking-stock-of-school-stuff-autumn-half-term/ https://www.mytutor.co.uk/blog/parents/schools/taking-stock-of-school-stuff-autumn-half-term/#respond Mon, 21 Oct 2019 16:57:31 +0000 https://www.mytutor.co.uk/blog/?p=9051 The Autumn term is normally when kids learn the biggest chunk of their curriculum for the school year. If they’ve got exams coming up in the Spring, it’s really important that they keep up – any learning gaps they have...

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]]> https://www.mytutor.co.uk/blog/parents/schools/taking-stock-of-school-stuff-autumn-half-term/feed/ 0 Key challenges facing UK schools, and how MyTutor helps https://www.mytutor.co.uk/blog/parents/schools/key-challenges-facing-uk-schools-and-how-online-tuition-can-help/ https://www.mytutor.co.uk/blog/parents/schools/key-challenges-facing-uk-schools-and-how-online-tuition-can-help/#respond Tue, 05 Mar 2019 16:18:53 +0000 https://www.mytutor.co.uk/blog/?p=7944 Schools across the UK face lots of pressing challenges in their mission to provide the best education for every pupil. MyTutor has helped pupils in over 450 schools across the country with this aim, and our relationships with teachers have...

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]]> https://www.mytutor.co.uk/blog/parents/schools/key-challenges-facing-uk-schools-and-how-online-tuition-can-help/feed/ 0 How to bust parental stress and help your teen with school https://www.mytutor.co.uk/blog/parents/schools/how-to-bust-parental-stress-and-help-your-teen-with-school/ https://www.mytutor.co.uk/blog/parents/schools/how-to-bust-parental-stress-and-help-your-teen-with-school/#respond Wed, 30 Jan 2019 13:04:20 +0000 https://www.mytutor.co.uk/blog/?p=7866 Family life can be fun, but, let’s face it, it’s a rollercoaster ride. Between the emotional highs and stressful lows, most parents try to give kids love, support and understanding. You’re probably also worrying about how to provide for everyone...

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