At Dukes Tutoring, we believe that the best tutors are not only skilled but also enthusiastic, empathetic, and able to build strong, supportive relationships with their students. This is why we carefully match our tutors to students based on their academic needs, learning styles, and personalities. By doing so, we ensure that each lesson is […]
Here are 10 really good reasons for summer tutoring… 1. For Enjoyment To give your child the gift of one-to-one time with a friendly and supportive tutor, time for them to enjoy while they’re learning. We match our tutors to each student very carefully, not only for subject specialisms but also for personality fit and […]
To successfully navigate the 11+ entrance exam process requires careful planning, the right resources and a lot of dedication. Our years of experience at Dukes Tutoring have shown us that there is a clear set of eleven plus essentials for success. Academic Assessment This is the essential first step, to establish your child’s academic potential […]
Education is changing, and it has quite probably been irreversibly altered by the COVID-19 pandemic. Educators – including parents – and students are having to adapt to new ways of learning; internet access and technology have become essential, and a pressing national issue relating to the lack of equal access for all children. With the […]
We can all remember a time when learning at home simply involved getting set homework done on time, perhaps some coursework and then revision at home before exams. This has changed during 2020, with COVID-19 leading to most students doing all their work at home and online for several months. Schools have re-opened, but more […]
This is a time of great uncertainty for pupils of all ages, but especially for those who should have been sitting public exams this year or will be sitting them in 2021. Students who missed out on taking their exams face uncertainty about the grades they will be awarded; those starting Year 11 or Year […]
Download our free home learning pack by clicking the link below: Lockdown Education Information and Resources for Parents The COVID-19 pandemic and the measures put in place to slow the spread of the disease have thrown families together and changed the way that everyone is working, socialising and studying. These are worrying times, but the closure […]
For many families, this is the second week of home schooling, working with the support sent home from school. We have been hearing from our families that sometimes they are confused, stressed and worried about managing it all, at a time when they least need it. It can be especially difficult when parents are trying to work […]
The government has announced on Monday 16th March that they are keeping schools open, but will be ‘keeping it under review’. At Dukes Tutoring we have online tutoring support already in place to support your children as and when you need it, using our online teaching platform with it interactive whiteboard and document sharing facilities. […]
Education and exams can be stressful no matter your age. But it is easy to forget that children feel the same pressures and anxieties as adults, whether it is in relation to physical or mental challenges, academic performance or school exams. Children understand the impact their education has in determining the schools they attend and […]
It can be daunting and bewildering to choose a new school for your child, whether it’s a change in school driven by a family relocation, or the move from primary to secondary education. Armed with the right information and your in-depth knowledge of your own child, however, it is possible to identify the ideal school […]
Parents generally want their children to learn well and enjoy learning. There are often also the concerns of school entrance exams, external exam results and the attainment of a good university degree, but the ability to learn is a more fundamental and important consideration. It doesn’t come naturally to every child and parents often want […]
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