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Build Your Own Group
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!
What is a Surd?
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?
2023 11+ Success Stories
Our Eleven plus class of 2023 have amassed the most incredible set of results and have incredible futures ahead!
Mind the Gap
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..
World Book Day 2023
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.
What impression do you get?
Free comprehension and SPAG lesson with a Harry Potter theme! Designed to help children score full marks on challenging comprehension questions.
Independent School Interviews
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.
How can I help my child in Years 3 and 4?
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.
Exam Prep Marking Service
We are pleased to announce our new practice paper marking service for students sitting entrance exams.
Times Tables – What is all the fuss about?
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.
GBA Creative Writing Show Page
Take a look at some wonderful writing by our GBA Year 5 and 6s
Spring Term 2023 Information
Our Spring Term starts on Monday 9th January 2023. If you are looking for some additional support for your child, please contact us today.
The Moral Maze of the 11 Plus
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%.
Maths of the Day – How to win at maths
Free maths lessons with a fun football theme.
Education For All
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.
Ali’s Guide to Writing an Explanation Text
A FREE creative writing lesson on how to write an explanation text with fabulous prizes up for grabs!
Don’t be a “helicopter parent”- rewild your kids instead
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?
School’s Out For Summer
We are running English and maths groups and 121 lessons for students, for a 6 week block over the summer holidays.
11+ Exam Prep – Comprehensive Holiday Courses
A Complete 11+ Exam Prep Summer Course for children sitting grammar and independent school entrance exams.
Summer Term 2022 Group Information
The Summer Term brings a number of new group classes to our timetable. If you are looking for some additional support for your child, please contact us today,
Secondary Teachers Talk
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!
Term Dates
Please make a note of our term dates for academic years 2022/23 and 2023/24
The GBA Top Tips for Summer
Please click below to see some of the GBA top tips for entertaining your children in July and August 2022- whatever the weather!
Golden Brain Academy Join the Tutors’ Association
The Golden Brain Academy proudly announce their corporate membership with the Tutors’ Association (TTA).
To Write or Not to Write?
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?
Teach-nology
Rather than battle with our children over technology we look at how it can improve the standards of education and the way children learn.
Studying in the Summer
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?
Are You Sure They Are Related?
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?
Zero as a Placeholder
“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?
Window to the World
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
“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.
Be Kind to Your Mind
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.
Better Together
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.