Young children flourish in a creative environment where they can bathe in inspiration and their imaginations can run wild. Children are naturally creative, they cant help it – its in their very nature! They love to play, draw, paint and explore all the creative possibilities available. Amber Foot, from Arty Amber, has given us some…
It’s pretty fair to say that this is a stressful time of year for any 16 or 18 year old in the UK. Luckily there are a number of strategies students can use to alleviate some of their pent up (or not so pent up!) anxieties. We spoke to Elissa Levy, renowned Hertfordshire hypnotherapist, to ask…
By Maria Morris, Certified Magic Link handwriting teacher There is no question that the pandemic has negatively impacted on the quality of handwriting in young people due to the increased use of, and reliance on, technology. The importance of handwriting has also been called into question and many students and parents have been left asking whether…
The last year has taken its toll on our young people, both physically and mentally. The summer provides an opportunity for tweens and teens to get motivated, empowered, and out in the fresh air to improve their health both inside and out. Dan Chapman is a PT and Fat Loss Coach who has developed teen…
We caught up with Ludo Millar, Director of the Love Tutoring Festival, to find out more about what’s in store. 1. Can you tell us more about the Love Tutoring Festival? The Love Tutoring Festival will bring together tutors, tutor-support services, teachers, educationalists, coaches and entrepreneurs from around the world (genuinely, we have all 6…
WELCOME TO WATLING TUTORS CLASSROOMAs things continue to open, we are excited to be opening the doors to our new office and classroom space at Battlers Green Farm in Radlett. When your child needs a little extra help, but intensive one-to-one tuition may be unnecessary, Watling Tutors Classroombridges the gap. Unlike traditional group tuition our Classroom tutor…
One of the main sources of stress among students at this time of year is not knowing HOW to revise effectively for exams. Getting organised and planning a study schedule is key. It’s also vital to find techniques that work best for you as an individual. Much will depend on your subjects and your level…
Sleep can be a struggle at the best of times, but particularly at the moment at a time where our routines have been compromised and we have a lot on our minds. We asked Maryanne Taylor, Sleep Expert, to offer some advice to Watling Tutors families… Here is her piece for us. “I often get…
As we find ourselves home-schooling in the depths of winter the temptation to eat cake every day to get us through sometimes feels overwhelming. We know that we need to keep our families and ourselves fit and strong but how is that possible? How can we make eating and cooking in a healthy way fun? We…
We asked Judith Aitken, 7+ exam specialist tutor and founder of Wicked Smart, to give us an insight into how you can support your child in the days running up to their 7+ exams… Judith says: In the final run up to the exam, there really is no need to panic. Calm, confident children are…