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Talking To Your Teen About Being Safe Online

Talking To Your Teen About Being Safe Online

Even though the internet is an amazing tool that teenagers can use to learn, create and connect, the online world can be challenging. In fact, a recent survey by the NSPCC revealed that one in four young people in the UK has seen something upsetting on a social networking site and 58% of those teens have also been upset by someone they knew online. These statistics highlight just how important it is for parents to ta

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  • 7 STEM Careers Students Can Explore

    7 STEM Careers Students Can Explore

    The STEM (science, technology, engineering, and maths) is a field rapidly growing every day, with new and interesting careers emerging that just a few years ago weren’t even possible. STEM careers are in fact some of the fastest growing occupations, with endless opportunities for growth and learning, as well as great salary expectations. Here are 7 exciting STEM careers students can start exploring now.

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  • Advice for Parents: Preparing for University

    Advice for Parents: Preparing for University

    For a lot of students, their parents play an important role when it comes to the university process. With so much to organise, from moving into halls, meeting new friends, finding their way around a new city and living independently, the transition to university can certainly be overwhelming. There are some really easy ways parents can help prepare for these big changes. Here are a few tips, that are sure to help you

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  • Tutor Doctor's Top Picks for Books to Read Over the Summer

    Tutor Doctor's Top Picks for Books to Read Over the Summer

    The summer holidays are here, which means it’s crucial for students to maintain their academic gains from the previous school year. One of the easiest ways to do this is by encouraging reading- and lots of it! We know there are so many books for students to choose from, which is why we’ve narrowed down a few to get started. Here’s Tutor Doctor’s top reading picks for summer. 

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  • 10 Ways to Get Students Reading Over the Summer

    10 Ways to Get Students Reading Over the Summer

    Making reading an everyday activity is a fantastic way to keep learning active throughout the entire summer. Reading and comprehension skills are the foundation of success in many subjects and if neglected during the summer, it’s common for students to lose important skills gained in the school year. To avoid the ‘summer slide’, it’s crucial that reading is part of every students’ summer. Even though getting your chi

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  • Better Organised: Better Grades

    Better Organised: Better Grades

    The sixth chapter taken from the Academic Success Formula is written by Bob Rosedale, Vice President of Franchise Success for Tutor Doctor. Throughout the chapter, Bob discusses the importance of students being organised and how it’s often the key to achieving better grades. He provides insight into how students undermine their success due to an inability to manage their time, stay focused and how utilising the Acade

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  • Summer Activity Ideas That Are Fun and Encourage Learning

    Summer Activity Ideas That Are Fun and Encourage Learning

    The summer holidays are here, meaning for the next six weeks there’s a lot of spare time to fill. All too often kids spend their break bored and use their free time to sit on electronics, rather than exploring new hobbies and building new skills. The school bell may stop ringing, but it’s important to remember summer is a great time for all kinds of learning opportunities. Here’s some summer activity ideas that encou

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