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If you have a teenager, it's pretty much inevitable that you're going to come up against exam stress [https://actuallymummy.co.uk/teenage-kicks-how-to-cope-with-exam-stress/] and GCSE results at some point, and it's quite possible you've considered getting a tutor for your child.
Carey Ann Dodah from Explore Learning has more than 20 years experience in education. She's also been a school governor, and chair of the PTA, and has two teenagers of her own, so she gets it. I ask her to give us her best strategies for effective study, online learning tips, and how parents can navigate educational challenges when we're worried, especially about GCSE exam results [https://zencastr.com/z/mvlVKfXy].
5:30 - Is getting a tutor really worth it? Why parents aren't always the best people to support their teenagers academically, and the value of a tutor.
12:45 - How do we help our teens transition to adulthood?
16:40 - Why maths and English are the most useful subjects to have a tutor in.
21:30 - What's the most important thing a child will learn from a tutor?
22:45 - Is it ever too late to get a tutor for GCSEs?
25:30 - Is there ever a reason NOT to get a tutor for our teenagers?
31:00 - How to choose a tutor for your teenager. More about how Explore Learning works and the benefits of working with experts who help you find the best tutor for your teen.
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