When Should I Start 11+ Tutoring?
The 11+ exam is a crucial milestone for many children in the UK aiming to secure a place at a grammar school or an independent school...
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Nigel Porter
- Sep 15
- 2 min
11+ Exam - Final Preparation Tips
The 11+ entrance exams, critical for gaining a spot in the top secondary schools, are a significant milestone for many students...
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Nigel Porter
- Jul 28
- 3 min
Boosting Your Creative Writing Skills with Tutoring
The ability to communicate effectively is a crucial life skill, and mastering one's native language lays the foundation for it.
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Nigel Porter
- Jul 13
- 3 min
Mastering Multi-Step Math Word Problems: A Guide for 11+ Exam Students
Mathematical word problems can often appear daunting, especially when they involve multiple steps.
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Nigel Porter
- Jun 29
- 3 min
A Parent's Guide: Helping Your Child Transition to Secondary School
Starting secondary school is an exciting yet challenging milestone in a child's life.
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Nigel Porter
- Jun 14
- 3 min
Supporting Your Child's Math Skills: Practical Strategies for Parents
Mathematics is a fundamental subject that plays a crucial role in our daily lives. As parents, we have the power to shape our child's …
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Nigel Porter
- Jun 7
- 1 min
Tutoring service and prices from September 2023
Details of my tutoring services and prices from September 2023.
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Nigel Porter
- Jun 5
- 3 min
From Good to Great: Tips on Enhancing Your Child's Writing Composition Abilities.
As a parent, it is important to ensure that your child is equipped with the necessary skills to excel in their academic pursuits. One of …
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Nigel Porter
- May 26
- 3 min
Managing Test Anxiety: Techniques to Help Your Child Perform Their Best.
Test anxiety is a common phenomenon that many students experience. The pressure to perform well can lead to stress, nervousness, and …
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Nigel Porter
- May 24
- 3 min
Effective Study Techniques: Unlocking Your Child's Learning Potential
When it comes to studying, not all methods are created equal. Some techniques are more effective than others…
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Nigel Porter
- May 21
- 3 min
10 Fun and Engaging Activities for Teaching English Vocabulary.
10 Fun and engaging activities to help build vocabulary.
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Nigel Porter
- May 18
- 2 min
10 Ways to encourage children to read.
10 Ways to encourage children to read.
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Nigel Porter
- May 11
- 2 min
Metaphor or Simile?
What are the differences between metaphors and similes?
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Nigel Porter
- May 5
- 3 min
5 Tips to build children’s vocabulary
5 Tips on building and improving children’s vocabulary.
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Nigel Porter
- Apr 28
- 2 min
Family dinner conversation topics
Family conversation starter ideas for dinner time.
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Nigel Porter
- Apr 23
- 2 min
Reluctant Reader
My son, the reluctant reader. My son was always a reluctant reader. We tried to encourage him by buying books of different styles and...
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Nigel Porter
- Mar 8
- 2 min
British Science Week 2023
British Science Week 10th to 19th March 2023. Ideas for activities.
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Nigel Porter
- Feb 25
- 2 min
Practise or Practice
Practise or practise? What is the difference?
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Nigel Porter
- Feb 19
- 3 min
Using Homophones
Choosing the correct homophone in your/you’re writing can be a bit tricky. Here/hear are/our some/sum examples of/off homophones.
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Nigel Porter
- Feb 14
- 2 min
Colon or Semi-colon?
Colons can be a great way to emphasise a point or introduce additional information in your writing. They can be used to introduce a list...
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