More and more parents are choosing after-school tuition to help their children reach their academic potential – and with good reason! Children of all ages and abilities can reap fantastic rewards from private tuition. Here at Peepal Tree Learning, it’s our aim to have a positive impact on your child in a range of ways, …
If you’re keen for your child to attend a grammar school, they’ll need to pass a stringent set of exams called the 11-plus. Getting through these is no mean feat, even for the most able child! As a parent, there are lots of things you can do to support your child and help them prepare …
Did you know that the old GCSE grading system of A* to G has now been abolished? From summer 2017, students began to be graded using a completely new system based on numbers instead of letters. And you might be surprised to find out that 1 isn’t the highest grade – 9 is! Confused? Don’t …
We had a little chat with Ariv to find out what he thinks of Peepal Tree Learning and how it’s helped him so far. Thanks to mum Teresa for her help typing up the answers! Hi Ariv, how has tuition benefited you so far? It helps me with my studies. I am always prepared for …
If you have a primary-aged child, you will probably be looking at your options for secondary school. And whether you’re at the very beginning of this journey, or still looking for a place for September 2019, here is some useful advice to help you navigate those all-important Open Days. Take a good look at the …
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Sometimes a little extra help outside the classroom can really improve your child’s confidence as well as their grades. But when is the right time to think about a little extra help? Catching up, if you have moved or your child has missed some school. A little extra help can be very useful if your …
Here’s a round-up of School Open Days across the Surrey area. Click through to find out more about each school, as well as that all-important Admissions Criteria! Tiffin School The Tiffin Girls’ School Sutton Grammar School Wilson’s School Wallington County Grammar School Wallington High School for Girls Nonsuch High School for Girls Reigate Grammar …
When you find out your child has an additional learning need such as Dyslexia, you naturally want to do everything you can to support them to succeed. One of the best things you can do is find out lots about it. The British Dyslexia Association has lots of useful advice and is a great starting …
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With reports suggesting up to 25% of parents in the UK turning to educational tutoring to help boost their children’s learning, you may well have considered it but quickly disregarded it as too expensive. But let’s look at the costs and of course, the benefits… Costs vary Private tutoring (one on one teaching) can cost …
With schools and nurseries being closed, and lockdown now in effect, parents are faced with the daunting prospect of keeping their kids entertained for hours on end, while simultaneously keeping them fit, healthy and educated. Not to mention that many will still need to fit in working from home in-between. Thankfully, there is a growing …
