What is a Grammar School?
Choosing a secondary school can be a confusing and daunting time. The best strategy is to be as informed and prepared as […]
Critical thinking: A skill for life
In order to meet the content targets of the National Curriculum, teachers are under pressure to impart the knowledge needed to pass […]
How Confidence Is Key In Education
How confidence is key in education. At VAKS we regularly observe the huge changes in the way in which children communicate and […]
10 Useful Tips When Creating a Revision Timetable For Children
10 useful tips when creating a revision timetable for children Revision timetables are a great tool to help get your child […]
After School Tutoring
Every parent wants their child to achieve their full academic potential. However, with most children being in a class of between 30-34 […]
Why SATs Are Bad For Our Children
Why SATs Are Bad For Our Children It’s time to break the myth that SATs are somehow important or beneficial! If your […]
11+ Guide: The VAKs parents guide to Entrance Examinations
Brought to you by VAKS, expert providers of SAT’s & 11 plus exam tutors. Taking your child through the 11 plus process […]
Do you know the importance of knowing your child’s exam board?
Do you know the importance of knowing your child’s exam board? AQA, OCE, EDEXCEL, WJEC, CCEA Brought to you by VAKS, experts […]
Is the Pen Licence certificate helping or hindering my child’s learning?
Graduating from using a pencil to a pen is a significant step in a child’s educational experience, we look at what the […]