Picture this: you sit down to help your child complete their homework – solving worded maths problems. “Jimmy went to the shops with £10. He bought an apple for 50p and two chocolate bars costing £1.50 each. How much change…
In our initial consultation calls, parents often express their worries that their child won’t work independently. Their child lacks self-motivation. Homework is a battle! The majority of children are like sponges when they first start school, eager to please and…
This week we had a question from one of our lovely parents. She was wondering how best to start preparation for 11+ exams for her son about to begin year 4? One of our number one tips is read, read,…
Hoorah – the summer holidays are almost here! The long, carefree days are upon us – time spent away from timetables, uniforms and packed lunches. However, as teachers we know that it is also a time where all the hard…
At Primary Tutor Project we understand that a child’s vocabulary makes a huge difference to their learning. Indeed, a recent survey of teachers from 800 secondary schools revealed that many children are leaving primary school with a vocabulary that’s inadequate…