All About: Your Kids Education
Who is responsible for helping my child prepare for the Transfer Test?
This year’s Primary 6 children who wish to gain entry to one of Northern Ireland’s 63 selective grammar schools are already well in to their preparations for the November tests. As any parent who has already been through the process will...
Why are so few girls taking up Science-related jobs?
A recent study in the Journal of Science found that by age 6, girls are less likely than boys to think members of their own gender can be brilliant. It is well known that women are lacking in science fields, more specifically, women in science,...
Learning a foreign language – The younger the better!
We have a poor reputation with regards to learning foreign languages in our little corner of Europe. In contrast bilingualism is the norm in many parts of the continent, in fact most European countries require children to start learning a foreign...
Choosing a tutor for your child – what questions should I ask?
After taking some time out of teaching after having my second child I decided the time was right to get back to doing the job I love – tutoring and running our successful tuition business with my husband Martin. I began the search for the...
Private Tuition - can it really benefit your child?
Supplementary education is becoming an ever-popular choice in Northern Ireland, for parents wishing to give their children the best opportunities, extra support and build up their skills and confidence. Private tuition can be the perfect solution...
