What’s new at Cluey in 2023
Get ready for an exciting 2023 with Cluey!
As an education company, we provide students with the right help at the right time through expert online tutoring, carefully developed learning programs in English, Maths, Biology, Chemistry and Physics, and personalised content that's mapped to the Australian syllabus.
LEARN MORE →In high school, where academic demands and personal growth intersect, prioritizing mental health becomes paramount. Clinical Educational & Developmental Psychologist Erin Galt explores the pivotal rol...
High school brings as many organisational challenges as academic ones. Learning how to organise yourself, manage your time and how to study are key to high school (and life!) success. We have some sim...
For many students, it can be a long jump leap from primary to high school. And one of the most important shifts is the increase in academic workload and expectations. Dr Selina Samuels shares her tips...
Clever ways you may not have heard of to minimise the angst for high school students.
How to encourage a positive learning attitude in your child.
Tips to help parents be a supporter of learning at home rather than taking on the role of main teacher.
We gave parents a taste of what their kids will face with NAPLAN, and the results are in. Spoiler alert: some parents might want to hit the books.
We know that a nutritious breakfast and lunch are key to keeping your kids full and focused throughout the school day. But what happens when they get home, drained and drowsy after a long day of learn...
Everyone’s favourite (or not) standardised test has shifted to March 15, two months earlier than previous years. But what does this mean for our kids? Dr Selina Samuels has the answers.
Get ready for an exciting 2023 with Cluey!
What should you expect this school year? How big is the transition from one grade to the next?
With the 2022 school year ending, we wanted to take a minute to acknowledge all the wonderful teachers that make your child’s learning experience so great. Turns out, with so many out there, we need...
With millions of Aussie kids about to head back into the classrooms, students will benefit this year from a pared-back Australian curriculum. Here’s what you can expect for each year level in 2023.
Whether it’s the weather or your just feeling like staying at home these school holidays, we’ll help you make it through with our fun and stimulating at-home activities for kids of all ages—no f...
School is tricky to navigate. It’s a whole world of swiftly changing social dynamics, mixed with academic anxiety and physical activity. It’s exhausting! Finding your way in this mix can be even m...
Don’t panic. There are a lot of things you can do to prepare for and manage your final year of schooling with ADHD. You’ve come to the right place.
ADHD, or Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder, is everywhere these days. Education specialist, Casey Standen shares eight common signs of ADHD and how to spot them.
Caroline Fielding is one of Cluey’s longest serving and experienced tutors. Specialising in student reading goals, here she looks at NAPLAN in-depth as part of a research piece completed for her Mas...
Neurodiversity and intelligence are not the same thing. There are brilliant thinkers with ADHD just as there are neurotypical people who cannot get themselves organised, show up on time or read a book...
NAPLAN assesses the literacy and numeracy skills of all Australian school students in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9. But what is NAPLAN really? Read our guide to NAPLAN.
Bribery, threatening, guilt trips – we’ve all dabbled in these methods of persuasion when it comes to getting our kids to do the stuff we want them to do, but that they don’t necessarily want to...
How is tutoring different from teaching, and how does the experience of the two differ for students? Find out in the article below.
COVID has given parents a unique insight into their kids’ education, but even before the pandemic, parents were becoming more involved. Find out why and what it means for our kids in the article bel...
Ever wondered why some tutors cost more than others? It comes down to supply and demand, format, and expertise, however consider the hidden cost of time and convenience.
As parents, we often fight the urge to be overprotective of our kids, but there comes an age, where a little autonomy is a good thing. So, when is the right time to let the kids travel to school on th...
International schools offer qualifications that are recognised globally, and contrary to popular belief, they’re not just for families that move around a lot!
Going on an overnight school camp is an amazing experience that builds resilience and confidence, but that first time away can also be a little scary. Here’s some good advice for new campers and the...
Guest author at Cluey and educational futurist, Gavin McCormack, says self-confidence is the key to unlocking the potential for our kids to excel socially, emotionally and academically. Here’s how t...
While it’s safe to assume most kids would put homework in the “stuff I don’t want to do, but have to” pile, we wanted to know the parents’ opinion. Here’s what our latest research found.
A lot has happened since the cooped-up days of at-home learning. The kids are back at school, we’re mostly back at the office, and life is back to somewhat normal (plus or minus a rapid antigen test...
The importance of NAPLAN, the advantage of preparing for it and how Cluey can help.
In the lead up to Term 1, we spoke to Aussie parents about their key take-aways from at-home learning during the pandemic and how they feel about the school year ahead.
NAPLAN results offer useful insight to inform teaching and learning strategies, but they don’t determine anyone’s future.
New subjects, new schedules, new partnerships, and even new countries!
Research shows that when it comes to their children’s schooling this year, a whopping 90 per cent of parents are concerned about COVID-related disruptions, and we don’t blame them.
The transition to high school means there are big changes a comin’ for your teen. You can help ease any worries your child may have by preparing them before Term 1 begins. Here’s how.
Drawing on her experience writing and proofing end-of-year school reports, Cluey Chief Learning Officer, Dr Selina Samuels, shares her top tips for deciphering report cards.
It’s been a tough couple of years for our senior students, but they’ve done it! They can put a giant tick next to the HSC box on their “life to-do” list.
We’re excited to have been selected by the NSW Government to continue rolling out their $383 million "Tutoring in Schools" program across the state to high-priority schools.
Teachers, the school and parents play a huge part in building a child’s resilience so they can maintain a positive mindset and are well equipped to thrive in the world.
What do COVID 19 and the summer holidays have in common?
There’s no denying the benefits of summer learning, but getting the kids on board is easier said than done.
In the lead up to their final exams, we set out to discover how year 11s and 12s are really feeling about learning in this new world of lockdowns, school closures and online schooling. The results wer...
We’ve made it our mission to give senior students a voice during their final year, which has been heavily impacted by lockdowns, inconsistent schooling and school closures due to the pandemic. Here...
Our latest research has uncovered how senior students are really feeling about the pandemic, lockdowns, remote school and their senior schooling years—spoiler alert—it’s not great.
As greater Sydney faces at least another four weeks in lockdown, we all have to acknowledge that we are not out of these weeds yet.
At Cluey we’re drawing on our experience delivering tens of thousands of lessons online and sharing our expertise with teachers, parents and students across Australia (you know, just in case we all ...
With over 30 years as an educator, Cluey Chief Learning Officer Dr Selina Samuels now spends her days enabling remote learning - creating online environments for education and connecting people throug...
It’s Coronavirus déjà vu; trying to effectively support the kids in home learning while holding down vulnerable jobs or helping multiple siblings at the same time. Cluey Chief Learning Officer, Dr...
Learning is a deeply complex neurological process that is widely studied across the world. We discover more about it every day, but we’ve got a very long way to go before we understand it confidentl...
Cluey’s Dr Selina Samuels shares her personal experience as a private tutor and why they’re not all created equal.
Cluey’s most recent research explores the sentiment around this year’s NAPLAN amongst Australian school parents.
Read our advice on how to recognise school refusal and discover ways to help your child overcome their reasons for refusing to go to school.
Looking for advice on how to choose your senior high school subjects? Read our guide and discover how Cluey can help you find your way.
Cluey’s Chief Learning Officer, Dr Selina Samuels, defines dyscalculia in the context of learning and discusses how Cluey’s approach may be highly effective for these students.
Cluey’s Chief Learning Officer, Dr Selina Samuels, defines Dyslexia in the context of learning and discusses how Cluey’s approach may help these students thrive
Cluey’s Chief Learning Officer, Dr Selina Samuels, defines ASD in the context of learning and discusses how Cluey’s approach may be highly effective for these students.
Cluey’s Chief Learning Officer, Dr Selina Samuels, defines ADHD in the context of learning and discusses how Cluey’s approach may be highly effective for these students.
Cluey’s Chief Learning Officer, Dr Selina Samuels, shares some common traits she’s observed in successful students over her 30 years in education. Read on for some golden nuggets to pass onto your...
Rick Molineux and Olivia Monro in Cluey’s Primary and Secondary English department share their tips for parents wanting to help sharpen their child’s skills and passion for reading and writing
Cluey’s Tutor Development Manager and former deputy school principal, David Erwin, shares his advice to parents on communicating with their child’s teacher
What do we mean when we talk about “personalised learning”?
Cluey Chief Learning Officer, Dr Selina Samuels’ advice to parents in 2021
Expanded Small Group tutoring, new student progress report, improved Cluey Hub & more.
In collaboration with Pure Profile, we surveyed 1,000 parents with school children across Australia to gauge their thoughts around personalisation in their own lives and that of their children.
With the HSC finally behind them, we chat with students from UNSW’s Aspire program as they reflect on their experience, aspirations and time with Cluey Learning.
It’s been a long road but we’ve finally done it – we’ve listed on the Australian Securities Exchange. Here’s what you need to know.
School may be wrapping up for the year but we’re staying open! Here’s everything you need to know.
At the risk of sounding overly dramatic, confidence is one of the single most important qualities for a child to have. But why does it matter so much? And can it be grown? Our Chief Learning Officer, ...
They’re all qualified teachers, exceptional ATAR achievers or experts in their fields – but what you don’t know is, our tutors get as much from your kids as your kids get from them!
We can say with as much confidence as tutoring gives your kids (that’s a lot by the way) that every one of our tutoring sessions meets the highest standards of quality. How can we be so confident? R...
Can you believe Year 12 final exams are nearly here? With so much uncertainty surrounding the COVID chaos of 2020, it’s no wonder exam stress levels are rising – and it’s not just among students...
We’ve just wrapped up our ‘10 Years of Free Tutoring’ competition and are beyond excited to announce the lucky winners.
This article originally appeared in canberratimes.com.au on July 19th 2020
UNSW’s Access & Equity student outreach program (Aspire) works with school students from low socio-economic status backgrounds in schools across Sydney and regional New South Wales. It was founded o...
This release forms the third part of our ongoing research series into education in a time of COVID-19.
This release forms the second part of our ongoing research series into education in a time of Covid-19.
This release forms the first part of our ongoing research series into education in a time of Covid-19.
Suddenly found yourself wearing a teacher hat...morning til night...indefinitely? Dr Selina Samuels shares her tips for structuring your child’s school day, keeping them engaged in online learning a...
All you need to know about the UCAT for medical school application in Australia & New Zealand.
Suddenly thrust into remote teaching and learning? Here are some strategies that will make your teaching more effective and really help your students to learn, even though you’re all in different lo...
At Cluey we’re drawing on our experience delivering tens of thousands of lessons online and sharing our expertise with teachers, parents and students across Australia (you know, just in case we all ...
Nearly 1/3 students say NAPLAN is the most stressful school experience. Over one third keep exam nerves completely to themselves
Improving your results at school isn’t something that can be done in just one or two days.
An enhanced learning platform, expanded Small Group tutoring, a new rescheduling tool & more.
While Aussie students admit schools are not preparing them for jobs of the future
We’re pleased to announce upgrades to our customer portal, which will make it easier for you to change scheduled tutoring sessions in just a few clicks, and to make up missed sessions. We’d also l...
Children are the major variable in every classroom. They ensure nothing is ever the same and mean that a great lesson with one class may be an abject failure with another. Teaching is guaranteed, but ...
Find answers to frequently asked questions below. If your question isn’t here, get in touch and we’ll be happy to help.
How do you know if a child is learning? Is it the ability to recite answers? Do we measure it in terms of assessment marks? Or is real learning about absorbing knowledge in a deeper way?
Wondering whether tutoring can help your child? Discover the benefits of tutoring and the main reasons you might choose a tutor.
Overwhelmed by all the international advice on education? Here’s what you can, and should, bring home to your kids.
Is your child performing at their optimal level? Would tutoring support them in realising their potential? How do you know if the money you invest will actually help?
What does it mean to be a good teacher? Does it change for primary and high school students? Dr Brad Campbell reflects on his experience and offers his take on the common tenets of teaching across age...
Australian schools have recorded their worst results in reading, maths, and science, according to the Programme for International Student Assessment. Are these “shock results” really that surprisi...
Wanting the very best for our kids is natural for parents, but finding balance through extracurricular activities is just as important for our kids as it is for us.
Tutoring can be a considerable expense on top of regular school fees so it’s understandable that you want to maximise your investment. But judging the short and long term effectiveness of tutoring i...
High achievers aren’t born — they’re made. Here’s how to foster traits like persistence and engagement at home.
As parents, we don’t always do a stellar job at teaching our own kids. Even if you’re a qualified teacher yourself, or if you have the forbearance to hold back and let them puzzle their way throug...
Avenues for overseas study have expanded greatly in recent years, and there are now various formats and programs that Australian students can explore.
The decision to pay for extra educational support is often based on a number of factors. Usually, students are struggling in one or more areas and could benefit from targeted help. Discover the most c...
Every student absence impacts achievement. Here’s how to identify at-risk students and intervene early.
Does your child have the support they need at school? Will tutoring help to fill their knowledge gaps? Discover why tutoring is becoming more popular.
Don’t let the public nature of debating overwhelm you. We’ve rounded up our top tips to help you prepare and deliver a memorable debate, without the angst.
One-on-one? Online? Small groups? Learning centres? Here’s how to sift through the available offerings and find the right option for your child.
We recently conducted a series of interviews with real Cluey parents around their online learning experience. Were there any friction points when it came to interacting with an online tutor? Did techn...
As a modern society we spend more time looking at screens than ever before. With screens not going anywhere any time soon, how are all those pixels impacting us physically, emotionally, socially and m...
Throughout your secondary English studies, you’ll read numerous novels and other texts. Knowing how to analyse key characters is a valuable skill for essay writing and exam preparation.
Utilising the reading time at the start of an examination can give you a valuable advantage.
In a world flooded with information, it’s not surprising that the most popular or easily understood voices appear most true. But this often leaves us wide open to misinformation.
57 per cent of students believe their parents’ ATAR anxiety is worse than their own.
Enhancing gifted or talented students' learning experiences can have a range of benefits. Discover how you can support gifted students.
Public speaking is a great fear of many people. Find out how you can take control of speaking in front of your peers, for good.
How can the home environment we create help our kids at school? Read on to find out.
Many gifted children are not gifted in all areas of life; they can lack self-esteem and often doubt their true abilities. As a parent or teacher, you can support gifted children to build resilience...
Anxiety can be a serious and debilitating disorder that seems to be on the rise. It’s important for parents to recognise the signs of anxiety in children and feel equipped to deal with it properl...
Teachers and parents play crucial roles in children's education. But empowering them to own their learning is perhaps the biggest advantage we can give them. Here's how.
Why are some study sessions more productive than others? Here’s how to understand your motivation and optimise your productivity.
In a time when senior secondary language enrolments are declining, here are 10 ways you can support your child on their second language adventure.
With its complex ideas, rich language and universal themes, the works of Shakespeare offer countless opportunities to engage and challenge students. But for these same reasons, Shakespeare can appear ...
If your child shows signs of giftedness, it can be hard to know how best to support them. Here are seven ways you can encourage your child to make the most of their talents.
At its core, education is a relationship. And like any relationship, sometimes you need to make the tough choice to move on.
Discover two of the best (and most under-utilised) learning techniques to maximise your exam performance.
The benefits of bilingualism traverse cognitive, academic, social and economic domains, which flow through to your community.
Mention ADD – Attention Deficit Disorder — and most people assume it’s a learning difficulty. Once you have identified it and figured out what works for you, ADD can actually be a blessing for s...
Career. Family. Friends. The pressure to have it all can be all-consuming. Peace Mitchell, co-founder of the Women's Business School shares her secrets to making it all work.
There’s a reason they’re called ‘The Trials’. They may be a practice round but they’re also harder than anything else you’ll do at school. If your HSC Trials didn’t quite go to plan, her...
It’s never too late to encourage your child to read. Here are seven tried and tested strategies to help foster an enjoyment of books and reading.
The My School website is a great resource for parents looking for the right school for their kids – if you know how to use it. Here’s what you can find on the site and how to actually use the info...
“How was your day, honey?” “Good.” “What did you do at school?” “Nothing.” Sound familiar? Learn how you can get your kids to open up about their day.
You’ve probably had the experience of several assignments across different subjects being due in the same week. Here’s how to plan your time to meet all deadlines without rushing to the finish lin...
Each Australian state and territory has its own Year 12 Certificate. What is the IB Diploma alternative and who should choose to study it?
At Cluey Learning, we believe wholeheartedly in the power of technology as a tool. And as educators, we’re equally convinced of the magical benefits of reading.
School anxiety can show up in children of all ages. Here are some practical strategies you can use to support your child through their anxiety.
Overseas students often find Australian teaching and learning methods very different to those with which they are familiar. Find out how you can best support international students adapt to the Austra...
How can you stay true to your ‘why’ in a world where politics and policy are the driving factors in educational institutions? Read Olivia Peach's advice.
Just a few years ago the average age of retirement was 60 and now it has jumped to 70. What does that mean if you’re a young person entering today’s workforce?
As parents, we don’t always know how best to support our child’s learning. Here are five ways teachers can help your child catch up at school.
This year’s International Youth Day theme shines a much-needed spotlight on education.
Don’t wait until a school report or to be summoned to a parent-teacher meeting to learn your child is falling behind at school. Here are some signs that your child may be having difficulties with th...
In an education environment that places an emphasis on summative assessment (the ATAR is the obvious example), it is not surprising that comparing students with one another is so common.
There may be more to your child’s schoolwork struggles than meets the eye. Here are five common culprits and how to spot them.
It’s hard to have a meaningful conversation about your child in 10 minutes. But here are some tips to make it easier.
However hard we try to protect our children, they will feel stressed from time to time. So how can we help them through the more difficult times?
The opportunity to choose which school your children go to is clearly a privilege and a luxury, but it can also be a minefield.
What happens when you put a bunch of high school students in a room for 48 hours and give them a real world problem to solve?
The prospect of writing an essay can make any reasonable student run for the hills. So, we asked our Chief Learning Officer to share some secrets that make the process easier.
Maths isn't everyone's strong suit. But there are simple ways we can help our kids find joy in the world of numbers.
A groundbreaking Aussie study has found that teachers are living with unprecedented levels of stress and anxiety. Is there a conflict between our changing expectations of education and the current cla...
Great content is one of the most important aspects of learning. At Cluey, the quality of our content is one of our key points of difference.
A dedicated space just for you can make studying more effective and enjoyable.
Cluey Learning chief education officer Dr Selina Samuels reflects on her work as a mentor to two of this year’s Harding Miller Education Foundation Scholarship recipients.
If you feel like you’re drowning under the sea of assignments and tests, follow our eight tips to get your head back above the water.
Is labelling a child with special learning needs doing more harm than good? We spoke to our in-house education team to get their thoughts.
Wading through titles at your local bookstore or filtering out the online rubbish can still leave you with information overload. So how do you know what will help and what will hinder?
Is there something wrong with us if we don’t immediately know how to make passion pay? The answer is a firm no. Here’s a healthy dose of perspective.
Homeschooling is on the rise in Australia, with an estimated 20,000 students across the country educated at home. Cluey’s Chief Learning Officer shares ideas on where to find support.
Who are this elusive Generation Z and what do we need to know in order to teach them?
Running out of steam? Try these tips from our expert teachers to reconnect with your goals.
Intertextuality is a thing, except when it’s plagiarism. It’s important to know where the line is.
Should students be able to access Google during exams? One teacher examines what it means to learn in the age of Google.
Didn’t get the mark you were after? Here’s how to deal with disappointment.
Looking to help with your child’s homework but not sure where to start? Here are some quick tips to get you going.
Parents taking their empathy a little too far? Here’s how to (nicely) tell them to ease up.
Hard done by? Here’s how to deal with the situation if you believe your mark isn’t right.
Sometimes personalities just don’t gel. But when that personality is the one deciding your grades, you might need to take action to fix the situation.
Each child learns differently. But do learning styles still matter? Dr Selina Samuels explains.
We’re the most important teachers for our children. But what happens when we can’t remember our ratios or radians?
Need to carve out some time to help with homework? Try these organisational hacks.
Looking to play an active role in your child’s schoolwork? We asked our expert tutors how you can best help your kids at home.
Teaching a reluctant child trigonometry can cause the best of us to lose our cool. Here are our tips for staying calm.
Cluey is reinforcing school-based education with personalised, one-to-one learning made possible by technology.
Avoid the "Summer Slide" with these holiday study tips.