Teacher Mum

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

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.

For help and resources, visit www.literaturetutor.co.uk

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

A look at the dilemma of student motivation. Is it better to push, goad, and nag, or to focus on facilitation? This episode questions the modern "reward culture" and seeks the balance between helping a child succeed and letting them take ownership.

Exploring the monumental transition into Year 10. This episode tackles the struggle between wanting to steer a child's academic future and the importance of allowing them to make their own choices, while navigating the unique anxiety of being a parent during this period.

As a teacher with over 20 years’ experience working with reluctant grumpy teenagers – well not all of them; some of them are motivated and charming human beings – I am now faced with a situation that I thought I was well equipped for. A mum to a GCSE student.

I recognise that I have miraculously managed to produce a well-mannered, academically high-achieving, and likeable son, who performs well in school and, at times, acknowledges that I may actually know what I am talking about when it comes to English GCSE.

However, I am beginning to appreciate on a whole new level, how hard it is for teenagers and their families to navigate this transition. But how do I use my experience of education to go from being a mum to a teacher mum?