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Exam season will be here before we know it, and one of the most common questions we hear from parents and students is: “When should I start revising — and how do I prepare properly?”

Tutoring isn’t just about improving grades it’s about building confidence!

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

A clear, supportive guide helping home-educated learners understand GCSE mocks and use them to prepare confidently for their exams.

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.

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

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.

From planning smarter to staying motivated, we’ve got 7 practical study tips to help you hit the ground running.

A home educated student's guide to resits, appeals and alternative pathways. For students who have been home educated, exam results day can feel especially significant. Unlike those in mainstream schools, many home educated learners and their parents take responsibility for organising their studies, choosing their exam centres, and often working independently or with a tutor. So, when GCSE or A Level results don’t go to plan, it can feel particularly personal. But it’s import

CB Tutoring is entering an exciting new chapter as it prepares to expand its services to include a private exam centre for students...

We’re pleased to announce the launch of our  Home Education Group Sessions  for the upcoming academic year, beginning this September....

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.

In today’s fast-paced, competitive academic environment, many students find themselves struggling to keep up with classroom expectations. Whether it's due to large class sizes, varied learning styles, or a lack of personalised attention, traditional education can sometimes fall short of meeting every student’s needs. This is where tutoring steps in as a powerful solution. 1. Personalised Learning Experience One of the biggest advantages of one-to-one tutoring is personalisati

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.

This ultimate guide offers practical, strategies to reduce exam stress, boost confidence, and make studying more effective and manageable

Practical study tips and motivation strategies, to help students effectively prepare for their GCSEs and A-Levels.

Create a personalised, structured, and flexible revision timetable by prioritising subjects and using effective study techniques.

Providing parents with practical tips on how to create a supportive study environment for their child during exam season.

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...

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...