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Free 11+ Exam Papers With Answer Sheets

  • July 12, 2022
  • In EXAMS
  • 23 min read

Wondering how your kids can do well in their 11 plus exams? Read all about the benefits of 11 plus practice papers right here.

How to Turn Travelling With Children From an Ordeal Into an Adventure!

Does the thought of travelling with children bring you out in a cold sweat? We’ve put together our top tips to make your next trip stress-free!

What Makes a Tutor Unique? How to Offer the Best Tutoring Experience

Here’s how to offer the best tutoring experience, from making a great first impression to understanding your student, lesson planning and setting homework.

Creative Tutoring Tips: Get Your Students Excited About Summer Learning

Use these free GoStudent summer schedules to create a plan for your students and support their ongoing development throughout the summer months.

The Best Art Supplies For Kids Summed up - Cheap and Mess-Free!

Wondering what the best art supplies for kids are? Using our expertise we’ve summarised the art materials that your child needs here.

Five Top Time Management Skills for Tutors

Read on for five essential time management skills that will improve your online tutoring so you can balance your workload and make the most of lesson time.

Your GoStudent guide to the Non Verbal Reasoning CEM 11+ Test

  • July 1, 2022
  • In EXAMS
  • 10 min read

We’ve written this guide to tell you everything that you could ever need to know for your child taking the 11+ non verbal reasoning test by CEM

Leaving Cert Revision: Best Websites and Apps to Prepare

  • July 1, 2022
  • In EXAMS
  • 7 min read

The Leaving Cert is an important milestone in your child’s education. It’s the stepping stone to university and further education. In this article you'll find out how to revise for leaving cert and the best leaving cert revision

Raising Boys and Girls: Does Gender Influence the Way We Parent?

Are we wholly responsible for our child’s personality? Are there fundamental differences between boys and girls? Let’s take a look at the evidence so far.

Top Tips to Improve Your Child's Lack of Concentration

Does your child suffer from a lack of concentration? Find out the main causes and some simple steps to boost their focus!

The Top Three Things You Should Consider When Planning For University

Are you all set for your uni start? We have the right planning pack for first time uni starters ready, so you are all set for your uni start!

Ever Wondered What Lawnmower Parenting Is About?

What are lawnmower parents? Learn more all about this parenting style, how to spot lawnmower parenting and the impact that it has on our kids today

Is Roblox Safe For Kids? Safety Guide for Parents

It’s the game all the kids are talking about, but is it safe? We dive into whether Roblox is safe for your children, and what they can learn from it.

What Is Block Coding For Kids And How Does It Work?

Using blocks to teach coding to your kids is a simple and interactive way to familiarise them with programming. Read on to find out more.

Interview With Kike Esnaola: Being LGBT+ Throughout Adolescence

In GoStudent's interviews we talk to real people about real experiences. On this occasion, and on the occasion of LGBT Pride month, we wanted to chat with Kike Esnaola.