What is a Franchise?

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I like coffee, a lot!  And recently, when I was in a Costa ordering a flat white, it got me thinking about what a great example Costa or Starbucks is of a franchise. So, in this blog, I’m going to explain what franchising is, how it works, and why it’s so popular. If you’ve ever […]

Why NOT to work with us

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There are tons of reasons why you might choose to work with us, but we thought we’d flip things around and talk about the top reasons school leaders choose NOT to work with us! If you’re looking for any of the following, then we won’t be a good fit: You want a ‘pre-set’ programme of […]

Considering A-Level Maths?

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Are you predicted a grade 7 or higher in GCSE maths? Do you enjoy maths and in particular algebra? Then it may be worth considering taking A-Level Maths! A-Level Maths is a 2 year course split into 3 strands of maths – Pure, Mechanics, and Statistics. Pure Mathematics is heavily algebra focused and will build […]

Our Top Tips on the 11+

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Here at Tutor In A Box, we believe that the 11+, with the right preparation, isn’t something to be scared of. That’s why we’ve come up with our top tips to help you and your child be as ready as possible! It’s time to do some investigating! Firstly, it’s important to note that the 11+ […]

NTP – What is the National Tutoring Programme?

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We’re all aware of how seriously pupils’ lives were impacted by the pandemic, with not only their education disrupted, but their wellbeing impacted as well. At Tutor In A Box, it’s our mission to provide support so students can achieve their full potential, and that includes working with them to address any gaps in learning […]

All about Amandine!

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We have so many fabulous tutors at Tutor In A Box and our Chief Learning Champion Amandine is no exception. In this blog, we thought we’d share a little more about her and how she got to where she is now!   How Amandine Became A Tutor Where did Amandine develop her creativity and apply […]

What’s in the GCSE Maths Exam?

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You’re probably reading this because you’ve got a child at secondary school who is studying Maths as part of the curriculum. When they get to Year 11, before they leave school that final summer, most of them will have to take exams – and these are known as GCSE’s (General Certificate of Secondary Education). GCSEs […]

A Pupil’s Perspective

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For this blog, we wanted to hear about students’ experience of tuition first-hand. Of course, we’ll be looking at the science as well as hearing about the experience of a student, so you can make up your own mind about tutoring. What does the evidence say? According to the Department of Education, the average primary […]

Making Maths Merry!

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It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas! Just like last year, we wish you a very Merry Christmas from everyone at Tutor In A Box. Now instead of a blog, we have decided to introduce our own game for some Maths fun over the holidays to ensure to keep minds going whilst having a […]