<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Open Doors Online English Tutoring]]></title><description><![CDATA[Online English Lessons for students in Years 5-11 from a Cambridge-educated English Teacher who is committed to keeping doors in life open.]]></description><link>https://www.englishtutoringonlineopendoors.co.uk/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 01:23:08 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.englishtutoringonlineopendoors.co.uk/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[How to Make the Most of Tutoring ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Student learning to make the most out of tutoring So, you’ve decided to try tutoring. But are you making the most of it? Here are some tips to make sure you benefit from all that tutoring has to offer and are maximising progress in between lessons as much as within.   1.      Ask Questions Tutoring is special because it provides a safe space to be curious, and that includes asking questions. Take the chance to ask when you don’t understand a topic, when you want to understand why an answer is...]]></description><link>https://www.englishtutoringonlineopendoors.co.uk/post/how-to-make-the-most-out-of-tutoring</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a1028deace98b70c0b1a9e2</guid><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 20:01:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_94bf158fda094998ac07013a2f47248a~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>emilygrant971</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to Manage the Exam Season: Guide for Parents and Carers]]></title><description><![CDATA[How to manage exam season by supporting your young person With GCSEs fast approaching, exam season can be a daunting time for parents and carers. Everyone is anxious for the young person to succeed, maintain a positive mindset and look after themselves during this time but knowing how to do this as a parent or carer can be tricky. Here are some tips for supporting your young person through exam season: Look through the student's exam timetable with them and help them to plan backwards 1.     ...]]></description><link>https://www.englishtutoringonlineopendoors.co.uk/post/how-to-manage-the-exam-season-guide-for-parents-and-carers</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a07138d4187691eea83dc36</guid><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 13:39:25 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_31e0d99a52414c58be52e45bb12ee972~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>emilygrant971</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to Manage the Exam Season: Guide for Students]]></title><description><![CDATA[Students making a success of exam season With exam season fast approaching, you might feel that school is spiralling out of control and stress levels are ramping up. You want to revise, but it’s sometimes difficult to know how; maintaining the momentum to get tasks done can be tough and finding the balance between study and chill time can seem elusive. So, how can you learn to control exam season and not let it control you? As someone who has been through this process again and again: SATs,...]]></description><link>https://www.englishtutoringonlineopendoors.co.uk/post/how-to-manage-the-exam-season-guide-for-students</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a06fe6d22114a9aa2a7077b</guid><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 13:32:39 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_f8ff9fed40ef4e159f737cfebe2352e3~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>emilygrant971</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Signs Your Child May Need a Tutor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Deciding together whether tutoring is right Taking the leap to hiring a tutor for your child can be daunting if you aren’t quite sure if tutoring is the solution. As a Tutor, I’ve worked with countless families who have been on this journey and have helped them to decide whether tutoring is the right path, and if it is, how to best use it to meet the student’s needs and get them to the next stage in their journey. So, if you too are wondering whether it’s time to hire a tutor, look for these...]]></description><link>https://www.englishtutoringonlineopendoors.co.uk/post/signs-your-child-may-need-a-tutor</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69f729b8384eb6d61abb0e5a</guid><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 12:41:42 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_5a5702052d964efbacfa569fd2d63c79~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>emilygrant971</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>