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…
As the days get shorter and we find ourselves in another period of lockdown, we know it’s hard to keep our children motivated; we are all faced with an urge to hibernate but with continuous assessments all year our children need to keep going. We asked Educational Psychologist Wendy Anthony for her tips on supporting children to…
If you’re anything like me I bet you feel like the end of term has been limping towards us for about two months. Your kids are fatigued with online learning, and yet they need to be forcibly removed from their screens. You might have cancelled holiday plans, and camps may not be running. Of course…
Stuck with Year 11 kids at home for the next few months? It’s been such a challenging time and while many students have found ways to be proactive, others have zero motivation to do anything. Many schools have now sent A-level work in advance of next year. Others have sent links to courses. But lots…
It’s open day season! It’s the end of September. It was just yesterday (almost literally!) that you sent your kids off for their first days of school this term – name tags sewn, bags packed, new teachers met… and suddenly you’re finding yourself immersed in the quagmire of open days, open evenings, working mornings, ‘school…
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…
It’s that time of year again… But don’t panic! We’ve got lots of tips to keep you calm and in control.. Find somewhere quiet, comfortable and well lit to study. Have everything you need to do your revision to hand before you start. The top tip for successful revision is to make a plan. We…
Just a few days left until the end of term…So bookmark this blog and keep your eyes on the prize…