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We’re Now an Officially Approved JCQ Exam Centre!
We’re excited to announce that we are now an approved JCQ exam centre, providing families across the South West with a trusted, local and accessible place to sit their exams. This approval means learners no longer need to travel long distances or arrange costly overnight stays to access a high-quality exam venue. Our centre offers a calm, supportive and well-organised environment where every student can feel confident and prepared on exam day. We will be running exams for the
Dec 12, 2025


GCSE Mocks & Exam Prep for Home-Educated Learners
A clear, supportive guide helping home-educated learners understand GCSE mocks and use them to prepare confidently for their exams.
Dec 3, 2025


Preparing for GCSEs as a Home-Educated Student
A clear, reassuring guide for home-educated families, explaining how to navigate GCSEs from choosing exam boards and finding exam centres to planning revision and understanding how a tutor can support the whole process.
Nov 18, 2025


Creating Structure in Home Education: Balancing Freedom with Routine
One of the greatest strengths of home education is freedom: the ability to learn at your own pace, follow interests and shape education around real life. But with that freedom can come a challenge: how do you find a healthy balance between flexibility and structure? Getting that balance right looks different for every family, but it’s often what makes home education thrive. A little structure gives children security and focus, while flexibility keeps learning enjoyable and re
Oct 28, 2025


Choosing the Right Exam Centre for Home Educated and Non-Mainstream Learners: What to Look For
Finding the right exam centre can feel overwhelming. The choice of centre can make a huge difference to a young person’s confidence and their success.
Oct 7, 2025


Back to Learning: Study Tips for a Strong Start to the New Term
From planning smarter to staying motivated, we’ve got 7 practical study tips to help you hit the ground running.
Aug 27, 2025


What to Do If GCSE or A Level Results Don’t Go to Plan
A home educated student's guide to resits, appeals and alternative pathways. For students who have been home educated, exam results day...
Aug 6, 2025


Exciting Changes Ahead: CB Tutoring Expands to Include Private Exam Centre
CB Tutoring is entering an exciting new chapter as it prepares to expand its services to include a private exam centre for students...
Aug 1, 2025


Home Education Groups Starting This September
We’re pleased to announce the launch of our Home Education Group Sessions for the upcoming academic year, beginning this September....
Jul 7, 2025


The Power of Growth Mindset in Education: Encouraging Resilience and a Positive Attitude Towards Learning
A growth mindset allows us to address things with a "I can" approach instead of giving up easily. It's particularly effective in education and enabling learners to become more resilient and motivated.
Jul 2, 2025


The Benefits of Tutoring: Why One-to-One Support Makes a Difference
In today’s fast-paced, competitive academic environment, many students find themselves struggling to keep up with classroom expectations....
Jun 12, 2025


Mastering Time Management: Skills That Last a Lifetime
Time Management: Skills That Last a Lifetime will take no longer than 5 minutes and talks about how time management isn’t just a study skill but a life skill.
May 8, 2025


The Ultimate Guide to Stress-Free Exam Preparation
This ultimate guide offers practical, strategies to reduce exam stress, boost confidence, and make studying more effective and manageable
Apr 15, 2025


Top 10 Study Tips to Succeed in Your GCSEs
Practical study tips and motivation strategies, to help students effectively prepare for their GCSEs and A-Levels.
Apr 3, 2025


How to Create a Revision Timetable That Actually Works
Create a personalised, structured, and flexible revision timetable by prioritising subjects and using effective study techniques.
Mar 24, 2025


How Parents Can Support Their Children During Exam Season
Providing parents with practical tips on how to create a supportive study environment for their child during exam season.
Feb 12, 2025


"Amazing tutors" - Qamar
Amazing tutors and helped a lot in my daughter Rihana's journey. She did amazing in English. She got her GCSE results today and CB...
Aug 26, 2024


"My son's GCSE English Literature grade increased by 3!" - Claire
My son received his English Literature GCSE grade today and from his November mock exams he has increased his grade by 3! I am in no...
Aug 21, 2024


"CB Tutoring have been amazing with my daughter" - Shantel
CB Tutoring have been amazing with my daughter - I highly recommend them. Great affordable prices and always there to answer any...
Aug 12, 2024


"Chrissi and her team have helped my daughter regain her confidence so much" - Marie
My daughter started her Home Ed journey with Chrissi last year and what a wonderful journey it has been. Chrissi and her team have helped...
Aug 5, 2024
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