Should children spend their summer holidays revising, or should they simply enjoy a well-earned break? As parents, it can be difficult to find the right balance between maintaining important skills and allowing children the opportunity to rest, recharge and enjoy being children. The good news is that summer learning does not need to look like school. Reading a favourite book, baking together, planning a family day out, visiting museums or simply encouraging curiosity about the world.

At Mr Porter Tutoring, one of the things I am most passionate about is helping students discover that their ideas matter. Learning is not always about fitting into a traditional worksheet or writing task. Sometimes, the most powerful learning happens when we start with imagination, conversation, and creativity. Over the past few months, I have had the privilege of working with one of my students, Huey , on a truly special project that has now become a published physical book available to buy...

Student writing a persuasive argument If persuasive writing feels confusing or overwhelming, you are not alone. This guide will show you: Exactly what AQA want A clear paragraph structure you can use every time Top examiner tips A model example with examiner-style annotations By the end, you’ll have a repeatable method you can confidently apply in the exam. What Is Paper 2 Question 5? EXAMINER TIP: Paper 2 Question 5 is often the easiest place to gain marks because there is no reading...