Private tutoring is an excellent option for any professionals with the appropriate credentials. Academic qualifications are obviously a pre-requisite, but they are only a part of the story. Holding a First Class Honours degree in your chosen subject specialism does not make you an excellent teacher or tutor. …

Any teacher or tutor understands that subject knowledge alone does not make you an outstanding teacher. It is the ability to be able to communicate that knowledge to your ‘audience’ that is, perhaps, even more important. But what does this actually mean, in practice? Well, of course, it’s partly about…

Reforms to GCSE and A level examinations in England and Wales, the biggest shake-up in 30 years, are now well under way. GCSE students will sit the first exams of the new system next summer in English Language, English Literature and Mathematics. As a GCSE Chief Examiner, responsible for writing…

My four-year-old came home from school a few days ago excitedly chattering about what he’d learnt that day. I count myself as a pretty lucky parent; all of my children have enjoyed school and look forward to going each day, so this was nothing out of the ordinary. However, when…