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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...

Nigel Porter
3 days ago2 min read
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Spring term starts Wednesday 3rd January
Spring term starts Wednesday 3rd January.

Nigel Porter
Dec 29, 20231 min read
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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...

Nigel Porter
Sep 15, 20232 min read
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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.

Nigel Porter
Jul 28, 20233 min read
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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.

Nigel Porter
Jul 13, 20233 min read
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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.

Nigel Porter
Jun 29, 20233 min read
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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 …

Nigel Porter
Jun 14, 20233 min read
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Tutoring service and prices from September 2023
Details of my tutoring services and prices from September 2023.

Nigel Porter
Jun 7, 20231 min read
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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 …

Nigel Porter
Jun 5, 20233 min read
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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 …

Nigel Porter
May 26, 20233 min read
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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…

Nigel Porter
May 24, 20233 min read
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10 Fun and Engaging Activities for Teaching English Vocabulary.
10 Fun and engaging activities to help build vocabulary.

Nigel Porter
May 21, 20233 min read
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10 Ways to encourage children to read.
10 Ways to encourage children to read.

Nigel Porter
May 18, 20232 min read
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Metaphor or Simile?
What are the differences between metaphors and similes?

Nigel Porter
May 11, 20232 min read
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5 Tips to build children’s vocabulary
5 Tips on building and improving children’s vocabulary.

Nigel Porter
May 5, 20233 min read
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Family dinner conversation topics
Family conversation starter ideas for dinner time.

Nigel Porter
Apr 28, 20232 min read
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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...

Nigel Porter
Apr 23, 20232 min read
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British Science Week 2023
British Science Week 10th to 19th March 2023. Ideas for activities.

Nigel Porter
Mar 8, 20232 min read
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Practise or Practice
Practise or practise? What is the difference?

Nigel Porter
Feb 25, 20232 min read
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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.

Nigel Porter
Feb 19, 20233 min read
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