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Teamwork makes the dream work! If your child and their friends would benefit from some additional support with their weekly homework, are preparing for end of topic or end of year exams or just need some consolidation on a particular topic, we have the perfect solution!

Only too often, one of my girls has a piece of maths homework which leaves me somewhat baffled! Our fabulous maths teacher, Kate, kindly answers the question: What is a surd?

Our Eleven plus class of 2023 have amassed the most incredible set of results and have incredible futures ahead!

Does anyone else need to lie down in a dark room after trying to help their child with maths homework? Maybe it is just me? I am guessing not..

With World Book Day falling on Strike Day, many children will be at home. To ease the pressure, we have put together a set of guides for parents with suggestions for costumes, book recommendations, free activities and much more.

Free comprehension and SPAG lesson with a Harry Potter theme! Designed to help children score full marks on challenging comprehension questions.

With demand for places at independent schools at an all time high, performing well in the interview is becoming increasingly more important. Read Ali's guide to acing the interview process and book an interview prep session with one of our experienced team.

Is your child in Year 3 or 4? Read on for some great tips for supporting them with their learning, including free live and interactive classes and resources.

We are pleased to announce our new practice paper marking service for students sitting entrance exams.

What is the importance of learning times tables? Free lesson video demonstrating a cool hack for the 9 times table. Did you know that children in Year 4 complete a multiplication check? Find out more information here as well as some handy hints for supporting your child.

Take a look at some wonderful writing by our GBA Year 5 and 6s

Our Spring Term starts on Monday 9th January 2023. If you are looking for some additional support for your child, please contact us today.

According to the Sutton Trust, only 3% of entrants to grammar schools are entitled to free school meals when, in selective areas, the average proportion of pupil premium children is 18%.

Free maths lessons with a fun football theme.

My part-time supermarket delivery job has taught me a few things about social mobility and, at GBA, we are committed to our belief that EVERY child has the right to reach their academic potential.

A FREE creative writing lesson on how to write an explanation text with fabulous prizes up for grabs!

We are being encouraged to put down the pruning shears, re-wild our gardens and let nature do its thing. Could this work when it comes to educating our children too?

We are running English and maths groups and 121 lessons for students, for a 6 week block over the summer holidays.

A Complete 11+ Exam Prep Summer Course for children sitting grammar and independent school entrance exams.

Now school is out, we took the opportunity to ask a few of our secondary teachers, in the key subjects of maths, science and modern languages a few questions. All three still work in school, so who better to help in these unusual times!

Please make a note of our term dates for academic years 2022/23 and 2023/24

Please click below to see some of the GBA top tips for entertaining your children in July and August 2022- whatever the weather!

The Golden Brain Academy proudly announce their corporate membership with the Tutors’ Association (TTA).

Many children (and adults) fail to see the purpose of writing unless there is a reason for it. So how can we encourage even the most reluctant of writers?

Rather than battle with our children over technology we look at how it can improve the standards of education and the way children learn.

With many children not having been to school since the middle of March we ask whether children should study during the summer holidays this year?

One conundrum so many of us parents are facing is the difference in progression between siblings. Why is it that one will do their homework and the other won't?

“Mum, did you know that MATHS stands for Mental Abuse To Humans?” How can we help our children with their maths homework when the learning techniques are different from what we learned?

The benefits of learning a language are undeniable. So how can we encourage our children to start learning a new language? It doesn't just have to start in school.

“Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me.” A common phrase but unfortunately words do hurt and bullying has only gotten worse within society.

With an alarmingly high number of young children suffering from mental health problems, it is never too early to teach our children the art of mindfulness.

Never has there been a time when parents have been more concerned about their child’s education. Private tutoring is no longer perceived as 'elitist' but rather something that can come in many different forms.