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Wondering how to help your child with Year 7 English? Find out reading and writing tasks and ways you can build confidence at home.

Year 8 English is all about stretching skills and building confidence - without the pressure of exams. This post explores what students learn in Year 8 and offers simple, realistic ways parents can help their child with Year 8 English by practising simple reading, writing, grammar and speaking and listening skills at home.

Not sure how to support your child with Year 9 English? This guide explains what to expect this year, how English builds toward GCSEs, and what skills your child will be developing in reading, writing, speaking and analysis. You’ll also find practical tips for parents and easy ways to build confidence at home -whether your child loves English or finds it a challenge.

With multiple set texts, language techniques, and exam strategies to master, GCSE English revision can feel overwhelming.

Encouraging a love of reading in children opens the door to new worlds, fuels their imagination and builds essential literacy skills.

Figurative language is a powerful tool that goes beyond the literal meaning of words and adds richness and depth to language.

Improved academic results and self-confidence are just some of the benefits of private English tuition. Here's how it can help your child.

Find out how dyslexia can be identified, what is the impact on a child's learning and what parents can do to support a child with dyslexia.

For over two decades, I’ve helped students of all abilities unlock their confidence and achieve real results in English. Whether your child is tackling their first Shakespeare text, preparing for GCSEs or building essential literacy skills, my approach is always the same: practical, positive and completely tailored to their needs. As the founder of English Home Studies, I draw on years of classroom experience and specialist training to make English accessible and engaging f

Exam season is a challenging time for students and their families and it's natural that teenagers preparing for their exams will feel anxious and overwhelmed. Understandably, as a parent, you'll be very worried about the effects of the stress and anxiety on their mental health and will want to do anything you can to support them. In this article, I'll explain how to help your child beat exam stress and ensure they navigate this difficult time with confidence.

Reading is an essential skill for children to develop as, not only does it open up a world of knowledge, but it helps them to learn important life skills such as problem solving and creativity. It can also improve their self confidence and be highly beneficial for their mental health.

As a parent, it's natural that you want your child to excel in every aspect of their life and, if your child is struggling in their English classes, you want to help them. Whether it's problems with grammar and writing skills, reading comprehension or literature, hiring an English tutor can help your child feel more confident. How To Choose The Right English Tutor For Your Child With so many options available, how do you choose the right tutor for your child?