Tag: children

The Algorithm Channel: What Are Your Children Watching?

This week the word “Algorithm” hit the headlines, and not in a good way. An unsatisfactory one had inflicted A Level results on the country’s teenagers that edged on the bizarre. So what are your children watching online?  Are you aware of the power of algorithms?   Many of us could go a long time without…

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Un-SATS-is-Factory? Failing SATS in SW19

This year’s SATS saw Year 6 children throughout Wimbledon and beyond undertake the new, tougher Key Stage 2 assessment for Primary School leavers. SATS results are out. And only 53 percent of youngsters undergoing the tests nationally met the standard in Maths, Reading and Writing. This indicates that some children – even in SW19 where…

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The benefits of private tuition

What are the benefits of private tuition? The decision to engage a private tutor is important, yet it doesn’t have to be scary. So what are the benefits of private tuition? Sensible tutors recognize that some children only need short term or targeted help. At the very least, you will receive independent assessment and insights…

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