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Exam stress getting to you. Don't panic find a goat to stroke!

by first tutors

Last week Bath Spa University was encouraging students to de-stress by setting up a 'petting zoo' where they could go along and stroke a goat or feed ducks. This hasn't gone down too well with animal rights groups, though, who suggest bouncy castles and back massages may be more appropriate!

Simila...

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Tutors, thinking about a leap into teaching?

by First Tutors

Graduate tutors, are you inspired and passionate to want to take take it further? Would you ever train to be a teacher?

Teaching like tutoring is a very rewarding profession. The government recognises the need for schools to recruit people with industry experience and this is reflected by the fact ...

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Could you be Young Musician of the Year?

by Isa Benedetti

First Tutors is pleased to announce a fantastic opportunity for young people (under 17 years old) in the Wickford area of Essex. The Wickford Rotary Club are holding a 'Young Musician of the Year' competition, and are inviting applications from those who play music and instruments in the Classical g...

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We're hiring!

by Dexter Findley

First Tutors is looking for a web developer to join our team!

We're looking for an experienced LAMP developer to join our small, friendly team and help us create a diverse selection of new educational products. Our perfect candidate will be able to work as an integral part of a small team and com...

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New reading test for primary school children

by Sara

In a couple of months time a new reading test for six-year-olds will be introduced that has fired much a debate between language experts and teaching unions.

The purpose of the check will be to confirm that all pupils have learned phonic decoding to an age-appropriate standard. Children who do not ...

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