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My son is taking his GCSEs. Five minutes ago, he was playing with Lego; now, he’s in the eye of the exam storm. As a teacher with over 20 years of experience, I thought I was ready for this. I wasn't.
Welcome to Teacher Mum, an honest, and practical guide to navigating the "pivotal years" of your child’s education.
Being an educator gives me a unique lens, but being a mum gives me a completely different reality. In this series, I pull back the curtain on the triumphs, the struggles, and the constant dilemmas of balancing my professional expertise with the visceral, biological anxiety of being a parent during the exam season.
For help and resources designed to support parents through GCSEs, visit literaturetutor.co.uk/podcast
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If mock results have just revealed a hurdle you didn't know was there, here I share practical, honest steps: little and often, where to find past papers, when tutoring or intervention helps, and the braver conversations about whether school is the right fit at all.To check what type of student your child is, why not take my free quiz? It takes less than five minutes and should be very helpful: https://www.literaturetutor.co.uk/student-type-quiz
This one's about the daily tightrope of being Mum and teacher at once: when to step in, when to back off, and why nagging less can sometimes achieve more. An honest look at the worry we carry as parents, and the small seeds we plant along the way.To check what type of student your child is, why not take my free quiz? It takes less than five minutes and should be very helpful: https://www.literaturetutor.co.uk/student-type-quiz
In this episode, we explore six key types of students and how you can support each of them with a roadmap for success. We break down the most common problems students face, from vocabulary to essay structure and provide practical questions to help them reach their potential.To check what type of student your child is, why not take my free quiz? It takes less than five minutes and should be very helpful: https://www.literaturetutor.co.uk/student-type-quiz
Addressing the stress of mock exams. This episode examines the true purpose of mock exams, why they are a vital discipline, and how parents can provide effective support without falling into the trap of micromanagement.For help and resources, visit www.literaturetutor.co.uk
Explore the challenge of cultivating independent study habits at home. Charlie shares her shift from teacher-led control to being a facilitator, helping her son find his own rhythm while navigating the balance of being both a mum and an educator.For help and resources, visit www.literaturetutor.co.uk
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