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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
Jul 14, 20252 min read


Spring term starts Wednesday 3rd January
Spring term starts Wednesday 3rd January.

Nigel Porter
Dec 29, 20231 min read


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


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


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


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


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


Tutoring service and prices from September 2023
Details of my tutoring services and prices from September 2023.

Nigel Porter
Jun 7, 20231 min read


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


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


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


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


10 Ways to encourage children to read.
10 Ways to encourage children to read.

Nigel Porter
May 18, 20232 min read


Metaphor or Simile?
What are the differences between metaphors and similes?

Nigel Porter
May 11, 20232 min read


5 Tips to build children’s vocabulary
5 Tips on building and improving children’s vocabulary.

Nigel Porter
May 5, 20233 min read


Family dinner conversation topics
Family conversation starter ideas for dinner time.

Nigel Porter
Apr 28, 20232 min read


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


British Science Week 2023
British Science Week 10th to 19th March 2023. Ideas for activities.

Nigel Porter
Mar 8, 20232 min read


Practise or Practice
Practise or practise? What is the difference?

Nigel Porter
Feb 25, 20232 min read


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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