For many students, the end of the academic year is just around the corner. There is however, one final challenge for English students: Paper 2 English Language. After months of revision, practice papers and hard work, the finish line is finally in sight. At SC Tuition, I have been incredibly proud of the determination shown by students this year. Regardless of where they are aiming, they have kept going even with revision was difficult. It is a bittersweet moment for me as a

When we plant a seed we do so with care and attention to the conditions in which that seed will flourish and thrive. We nurture them, support them, and provide the right conditions for growth and development. At this time of year, as April brings new life and those first seedlings begin to appear, we also find ourselves in the midst of exam season. GCSEs are approaching, and it can feel as though everything is happening at once. Growth does not happen all at once. It hap

" Somewhere, something incredible is waiting to be known." Cosmos, Carl Sagan. Over the Easter holidays we witnessed Artemis II taking off and travelling further than mankind has ever travelled before. The images sent back to Earth have been incredible and reminding us that we are an adaptable, creative species, driven by curiosity, exploration, and wonder. You may be asking how does this relate to English Language and Literature? Like space exploration English Language is

"And this blank page where my fingers move." Ted Hughes, The Thought Fox. April in England is always glorious. The sunlight and gentle warmth being chased by the playful chill of the wind - like children playing tag in the park. The weather shifts back and forth, but it is still glorious. Gardens filled with nodding daffodils and the shy crocus peeking between the shoots and leaves of the larger, more gaudy spring time flowers. Our local park is filled with laughter and shr

If your child says, 'I don't know what to write,' this is why and and how to help. Many children freeze when asked to write: they say, "I don’t know what to write." This is not because they lack ideas or creativity. Instead, they often feel overwhelmed before they even start. The pressure to create the perfect sentence or the perfect opening line can freeze their thoughts and stop their pen from moving. Understanding why this happens can help parents, teachers, and caregiver

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Good afternoon, I have found an interesting article on the use of film for SEN students. Enjoy the read. https://www.tes.com/news/how-fi...

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Who am I? I am Sarah Coxon, the founder of SC Tuition a bijou tutoring agency based in West Sussex. #tutoring #englishlanguage My company...