Tuesday, March 17, 2009

REWRITING THE BOOK ON TEACHING KIDS HOW TO READ

Schools in the UK are set to change how children are taught how to read. Teachers will primarily use the method of “synthetic phonics”, a tactic that has demonstrated some impressive results.

The approach is a key recommendation of a review headed by former Ofsted inspections director Jim Rose.

He says phonics - letter sounds - must happen alongside paying attention to speaking and listening.

The government and the Tories back the findings. The Lib Dems say it should be for teachers to decide what is best.

The National Union of Teachers, said it’s members would be bemused because phonics was already a national curriculum requirement for infants.

Shadow schools minister Nick Gibb said synthetic phonics should be happening in every primary school.

“The alternative ‘look and say’ approach has, over two generations, led to poor literacy levels in this country and the associated problems at secondary schools of low levels of attainment and disruptive behaviour,” he said.

Liberal Democrat education spokeswoman Sarah Teather said being overly prescriptive approach would not leave any flexibility for teachers to decide what was best for the children in their class.

“Schools should get guidance based on the latest research but the precise mix of methods used in classrooms is a matter for teachers working with individual pupils,” she said.

“Phonics is only one tool to help children learn the English language. The national curriculum neglects communication skills and more needs to be done to address speaking and listening in the early years.”

Many foreign languages are taught through this same method of “synthetic phonics” and is very popular in private tuition classes. At easytuition.co.uk you can find a languages tutor in your area today! Simpy visit our website and register for FREE!

We are also looking for new tutors to advertise their services for FREE on the UK’s largest online database of private tutors. Only at easytuition.co.uk!

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Tuesday, March 10, 2009

THE SCIENCE OF TEACHING RECRUITMENT

A recent BBC report, details the current crisis with regard to the recruitment of science teachers. In the UK, 1 in 4 schools do not have a specialist Physics science teacher.

The government stands accused of failing to recognise and address the seriousness of the science teacher shortage in England’s schools.

Ministers suggest they are on top of the issue by claiming 7,500 science teachers were hired in a single year.

But science campaigners say the claim is misleading because it includes those teaching many more subjects than physics, chemistry, biology and maths.

The government said science teacher numbers were up 30% since 1997.

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Thursday, March 5, 2009

PAYMENT SECURITY

What does security mean to you? When it comes to paying for goods or services on the internet, using a name you can trust is a must.

This is why at easytuition.co.uk our clients have the comfort of making all of their payments using the world´s leading payment gateway. Paypal.

Paypal is the flagship of all internet payment gateways. Giving customers the confidence that is much needed in today´s world of security threats and bank fraud.

Find a tutor the easy way . . . easytuition.co.uk

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Tuesday, March 3, 2009

A NEW DAWN APPROACHES

The offices at easytuition.co.uk have been a hive of activity as we develop and launch the next phase of our service.

We provide a valuable service to millions of parents, students and educational professionals. Through easytuition.co.uk parents are able to find a private tutor at an affordable cost and without the hassle and additional costs of an agency.

Private tutors using the website have also found that profiles are a great way of advertising and promoting your own services.

In an age of social networking, our format will be recognisable by many users and is by far the best way to find private tuition in your local area.

The new developments will soon be launched and I will be posting more details in the days to come.

To those of you studying for exams. Best of luck. And to the many teachers across the UK working hard in the final run up to examinations, just a few more months to go!

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Sunday, March 1, 2009

START OF EXAM SEASON SEES RECORD SALES FOR REVISION GUIDES

It is the busiest time of year for teachers and students alike.

The SATs have been completed and the GCSE and AS/A2 exams are about to be in full swing.

easytuition.co.uk have been busy too with hundreds of students and parents registering with the website to search for private tutors in their area.

We have seen record numbers of people buying revision guides and course books from our new online store! Launched earlier this year, the Academic Store offers a wide choice of books, software and equipment geared towards exam success.

Because the store is run in partnership with Amazon.co.uk, customers know that they are getting quality products at the best prices; whilst being assured that the transactions are safe and secure.

For the thousands of students taking exams this summer; GOOD LUCK!

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Saturday, February 28, 2009

PRIVATE TUITION IS INTEGRAL TO A STUDENT’S SUCCESS

easytuition.co.uk has found reports of a revealing scientific study.

In their sample of school students; researchers discovered that over 27% of school students recieved regular private tuition. They also recognised that private tuition was a trend that was on the increase.

Many parents are opting to pay for supplemental support for their children. This is mostly done at the key assessment seasons in a UK school i.e. KS2 SATs, 11+ Grammar Entry, KS3 SATs, GCSE and during AS/A2 Level examinations.

To read the report in full, click here.

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Friday, February 6, 2009

EASYTUITION TEAMS UP WITH AMAZON.CO.UK!!

Exciting news! easytuition.co.uk launches its ONLINE ACADEMIC STORE in association with AMAZON!

From 6th February 2008, visitors and members alike have been able  to use the ACADEMIC STORE on easytuition.co.uk to purchase text books, revision guides, past exam papers and other educational resources.

If you are a parent or student, the ACADEMIC STORE has all of the course material being used in schools and colleges across the UK. For students preparing for examinations, easytuition.co.uk has a wide range of revision guides and learning software.

Tutors will find not only the most exhaustive collection of textbooks and learning material on the web, but also books and DVDs on running a private tuition business. Whether you only teach one student for an hour each week, or maybe you have a class of 12 students every Saturday morning; the ACADEMIC STORE will have something to offer you in support.

And when its backed by Amazon.co.uk, the world’s leading online distributor; you can be certain that your purcahses are going to be secure and that the products are going to be of the highest quality.

easytuition.co.uk and Amazon . . . a great combination!

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Wednesday, January 30, 2008

RISE IN PARENTS SEEKING PRIVATE TUITION

Private tuition is on the rise in the UK.

That’s according to a recent BBC report which documents the sharp increase in the number of school children receiving private tuition as a supplement to their regular education.

A rise in the population of school age children (and human population generally) means there are many more pupils than there are places in the top flight secondary schools in the UK. Private/Grammar schools and schools that perform well in OfSTED are in huge demand and it seems that parents are willing to go that extra mile to be sure that their child will secure those precious school places.

In a trend being mirrored across the globe, private tuition is becoming much more popular. No longer limited to the high income families, or the social elite; private tuition is becoming more available and more affordable.

Tuition agencies like easytuition.co.uk are reporting a boom in the numbers of parents seeking a private tutor.

Along with this rise in the popularity of private tuition, the ways in which parents find private tuition is also in the midst of a mini revolution.

Whereas, 10 years ago, you would have to resort to your local newspaper; parents can now find a private tutor using the internet. Nowadays however, there are several websites that allow parents to complete a lengthy application and submit their interest. Parents can then wait for a tutor to contact them.

But now, new websites are reinventing the wheel when it comes to finding a private tutor.

easytuition.co.uk is the only website in the UK that allows parents to find a tutor under their own steam; and its proving very popular across the country.

No lengthy registration process and no waiting around for a tutor to get in touch. Parents can simply log on and immediately search their local area for a suitable tutor. They can even contact the tutor themselves and negotiate terms direct.

Tutors themselves are able to use the same ground breaking technology on easytuition.co.uk to find students or parents in their local town or city.

Even today, many agencies charge parents and tutors a commission fee to arrange an introduction. These same agencies even take a cut from every hourly tuition fee paid to a tutor. This inflates the cost of tuition for parents and reduces the earnings of private tutors.

easytuition.co.uk adopts a different approach. No commission fees and no amount deducted from any tuition fees mean that everybody wins.
 
Visit easytuition.co.uk today and find out why we’re so different . . . finding tuition just became easier . . .

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Wednesday, January 23, 2008

WELCOME

If you are a private tutor, interested in becoming a private tutor or indeed a parent or student seeking private tuition; then this website will hopefully be of some use to you.

My name is Stephen Walls and I’m the Company Director of easytuition.co.uk.

easytuition is a fantastic website for advertising your services as a private tutor across the UK. You can find out more about this service on our ABOUT US section.

This company blog however is desgined to give you an insight into the running of the business and also as a resource for private tutors.

Periodically, you will find articles, links and FAQ guides to the business of home tutoring or private tuition.

I extend a warm welcome to you and hope you will enjoy your visit.

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