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Monthly Archives: December 2011

Key Stage 3 History: The Tudors: 7: Elizabeth I – Cousins at War

In today’s Key Stage 3 History blog an Oxford Home Schooling tutor looks at the life of Mary Queen of Scots. One of my most unhappy moments as Queen was caused by my own cousin. She behaved in the most … More…

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Wider reading for A Level English Literature: 3: Industry and Empire

In blog 3 of our A Level English Literature series an Oxford Home Schooling tutor advises on wider reading on the topic of industry and empire. Now that you have made a start on your wider reading it is time … More…

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Key Stage 3 History: The Tudors: 6: Elizabeth I – Solution to the Religious Problems

In blog 6 of our Key Stage 3 History series an Oxford Home Schooling tutor writes about Elizabeth I’s religious reforms from her point of view. Now, I’m not one to blow my own trumpet, but I think it’s safe … More…

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Key Stage 3 History: The Tudors: 5: Mary I – The Queen with Blood on her Hands

In the fifth blog in our  Key Stage 3 History series on the Tudors, we look at the life of Mary I though the eyes of her sister Elizabeth. Key Stage 3 History: The Tudors: 5: Mary I – The … More…

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Key Stage 3 History: The Tudors:4: Edward VI – the Child King

In the fourth blog in our Key Stage 3 History series an Oxford Home Schooling tutor looks at the life of Edward VI. Key Stage 3 History: The Tudors: 4: Edward VI – the Child King My father never got … More…

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Cheating the System: how examiners tip off teachers

The Daily Telegraph’s front page story today carries the lurid headline: Cheating the System: how examiners tip off teachers. Parents and students are right to be worried that some teachers and their students are getting a head start. Michael Gove … More…

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Home education blog: Planning ahead for exams

In today’s home education blog an Oxford Home Schooling tutor gives advice on being prepared for next summer’s exams. Planning ahead for exams All home-educated students should be well into their courses by now and should now be thinking seriously … More…

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Key Stage 3 History: The Tudors: 3: Henry VIII – the Reformation

Key Stage 3 History: The Tudors: 3: Henry VIII – the Reformation I know I’m biased, but I believe my mother, Anne Boleyn, had the biggest impact on England out of all of my father’s wives. She was, after all, … More…

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Introducing Mathematicians from History 4 : René Descartes

In blog 4 of our famous mathematicians series an Oxford Home Schooling tutor looks at the life and work of René Descartes. Introducing Mathematicians from History 4 : René Descartes When and where did he live? Descartes was born in … More…

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Key Stage 3 History: The Tudors: 2: Henry VIII – a Tale of Six Wives

In today’s Key Stage 3 History blog on the Tudors we look at the story of Henry VII and his six wives. Key Stage 3 History: The Tudors: 2: Henry VIII – a Tale of Six Wives My father was … More…

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