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12 articles tagged parent-guidance
New posts every weekFive ways to help a child explain their maths thinking
You do not need to reteach the lesson to help with maths homework. Five carefully chosen prompts can help a child reveal, check and strengthen their reasoning.
By Melanie Ekman
15 Oct 2026
How children can use AI for homework without handing over the thinking
AI can explain, question and check - but it can also complete the work before learning has happened. A five-step routine helps families keep the thinking with the learner.
By Melanie Ekman
13 Oct 2026
Why “I understand” is not enough: five ways good tutors check learning
A learner can complete a task, or say that they understand, without being ready to use the idea independently. Here are five ways good tutors gather better evidence of learning.
By Melanie Ekman
08 Oct 2026
When reading takes longer: practical ways to reduce strain without reducing challenge
A learner may understand complex ideas while reading takes more time and effort. Small changes can improve access without making the learning less ambitious.
By Melanie Ekman
06 Oct 2026
Is tutoring working after the first month? Seven signs to look for
Grades may not change immediately. After the first month, look for clearer goals, better questions, useful feedback and growing independence.
By Melanie Ekman
01 Oct 2026
GCSE results day: what to do next if results are better or worse than expected
GCSE results can open new options or create new questions. Learn what to do next calmly and practically.
By TutorTech Operations Team
20 Aug 2026
GCSE results day: how students and parents can prepare
GCSE results day can feel stressful, but preparing in advance helps students and parents stay calm, understand their options and avoid rushed decisions.
By TutorTech Operations Team
18 Aug 2026
What to do on A-Level results day if things do not go to plan
If A-Level results are not what you hoped for, there are still options and practical steps you can take.
By TutorTech Operations Team
13 Aug 2026
The summer learning gap is really a confidence gap
Summer learning loss is often discussed as a knowledge gap. But for many children, the bigger issue is confidence. Here is why summer support should rebuild belief, not add pressu…
By TutorTech: Education Futures
20 Jul 2026
Why parents are asking different questions about tutoring in 2026
Parents are becoming more careful, informed and outcome-focused about tutoring. Here are the questions that matter in 2026.
By TutorTech: Education Futures
15 Jul 2026
AI tools parents should understand before their children use them
An overview of AI tools students are using and what parents should understand about responsible educational use.
By TutorTech Operations Team
14 May 2026
What parents often misunderstand about student motivation
An educational perspective on what truly influences student motivation and why disengagement is often misunderstood.
By TutorTech Operations Team
30 Apr 2026