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How to Make Lockdown a Productive Time
2020 and 2021 have pushed many to their limits. Education looks different but it is no less important. 2021 assessments for GCSE and A-level students will look different but are nevertheless vitally important. Students will still need to obtain certain grades in...
Working With Bristol Schools
Since it’s foundation in 2009, Bristol Tutors has worked alongside schools and care systems in the wider Bristol area to facilitate effective tuition referrals. There are lots of different types of school tutoring, a few of them are listed below. Homeschooling...
Education is Not Just About Exams
The UK has a test-based education culture that is increasingly coming under scrutiny. Did you know that in one of the world’s leading education systems – Finland – children don’t actually start formal academic learning until the age of seven? Furthermore, Finland’s...
The Benefits of Online Tutoring
In March 2020 the world changed and is unlikely to change back in some respects. One of these changes has been the enormous increase in remote learning and working which has proved itself to be very effective. There are many benefits to online learning and here are...
How to Effectively Manage Exam Stress
From SATS through to degree exams, managing exam stress can feel like a constant battle and will affect some learners more than others. However, there are things you can do to help alleviate this stress and feel more calm and confident about achieving your goals....
Staying Focused and Motivated for Mock Exams
Mock Exams When I was at school, mock exams didn’t seem all that important and I was utterly confused about why my teachers made such a big deal about them. Not until later did I realize how much I benefited from taking them and studying for them seriously. When I got...
Top Tips for Essay Writing
Essay skills are essential in many subject areas, not just English. In order to secure top grades and impress examiners it is vital that you follow certain key steps. Plan Never dive in and start writing before you have written a plan. If you are writing a...
Ofsted Praises Bristol Schools Miracle Turnaround
A decade ago Bristol’s reputation on the education front left a lot to be desired. However, in recent years things have been changing at a fast pace and Bristol’s secondary schools are now turning around at a rapid rate. In fact, on Weds Dec 13th 2017 Ofsted’s annual...
Helping Your Child Get the Help They Need
Children can have mixed reactions to getting extra help, whether for exam preparation or top-up support in a subject they find especially hard. Some might feel nervous about meeting a new tutor, or resist extra help feeling it is extra work on top of an...
Bristol Tutors helps children and young people across Bristol and the South West to achieve their academic potential. We like to focus on the values of “empowering, trustworthy and unique” in order to empower students to thrive through education, provide trustworthy support that parents can count on, and deliver unique sessions tailored to the individual.