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Meeting with your child's teacher

Meeting with your child's teacher

June 23rd 2026 A lot of parents get quite nervous about meeting with their child's teacher. It can be emotional or you may be concerned about something in particular. Here are 3 tips, based on my experience as both Read more

What are the signs?

What are the signs?

May 21st 2026 Feeling a little lost when it comes to your child's academic journey? You're not alone. As parents, we all want our children to thrive in school, but sometimes it's hard to tell if they're just Read more

In case you missed the news!

In case you missed the news!

March 5th 2026 A New Chapter for Impact Tutoring Te Awamutu My journey with Impact Tutoring has been a labor of love that began three years ago. After serving as an administrator, junior assessor, and tutor, and Read more

Surprise!

Surprise!

March 3rd 2026 Surprise!!! It has always been my dream—and my absolute expectation—to take Impact Tutoring to the next level as a group of Franchises. We all know the profound difference we can make for the Read more

Jean's story

Jean's story

June 29th 2025 This philosophy is the bedrock of my life's work, manifesting across Impact Tutoring, the Mathematics for a Lifetime Charitable Trust, and my strategic educational ventures with QE2 Consulting. My Read more

How do I know if my child is being challenged enough at school?

How do I know if my child is being challenged enough at school?

June 4th 2025 Look for signs of boredom, disengagement, or a lack of enthusiasm for learning. If your child frequently expresses boredom with schoolwork, seems disengaged during learning activities, or shows a Read more

Helping with homework!

Helping with homework!

May 8th 2025 Ah, homework. That word alone can conjure a whirlwind of emotions, right? Whether it's deciphering diagrams or wrestling with historical dates, the homework session can sometimes feel like navigating Read more

Fortune favours the bold!

Fortune favours the bold!

March 13th 2025 In a landscape where many teachers face burnout, feeling stifled by rigid educational systems and often poorly thought through initiatives, lies an opportunity for those who long to make a real Read more

My business advisor told me I was too generous!

My business advisor told me I was too generous!

March 12th 2025 When I first decided to franchise Impact Tutoring, my goal was to find like-minded, determined, energetic people ready to have the freedom and support to make a real impact in people's lives. I Read more

Why right now is the time to invest in the private education sector

Why right now is the time to invest in the private education sector

March 12th 2025 Are you searching for a business opportunity that is as rewarding as it is profitable? The global tutoring market is thriving, and it’s making waves in New Zealand. With the rising demand for Read more

Why starting a business is like jumping out of a plane!

Why starting a business is like jumping out of a plane!

March 12th 2025 Thinking of starting your own business? Try skydiving first! Imagine standing at the edge of an open aeroplane door, the wind whipping through your hair and adrenaline coursing through your veins. Read more

Our 10th birthday blog from Jean

Our 10th birthday blog from Jean

February 22nd 2024 Ten years ago my expected pathway was moving on from a Deputy Principal to a Principal role so imagine the surprise from everyone when I announced that I was stepping into business and beginning a Read more

Mindset

Mindset

February 20th 2025 Mindset is the way we think about things every day. This can change so much even within a day or week. I see examples all the time with the kids we tutor who have settled into a mindset of Read more

Anna Barry - New Franchise owner

Anna Barry - New Franchise owner

October 10th 2024 After becoming disenchanted with the politics of working at a university, Anna Barry decided to take control of her future and open a tutoring business. Moving from Auckland to Kerikeri in search of Read more

Hamish - 10 years with Impact!

Hamish - 10 years with Impact!

August 20th 2024 Today is a special day for Hamish and myself. Today is the 10th birthday for Hamish working at mathZwise and Impact Tutoring. Thinking about this particular number, I thought it was a great idea to Read more

That unmistakable sinking feeling.

That unmistakable sinking feeling.

August 11th 2024 The unmistakable sinking feeling when you read a question and no matter how hard you try, you can’t recall the answer. The blank space on the page stares back at you, unblinkingly, waiting for you Read more

Working parent guilt and how to resolve it

Working parent guilt and how to resolve it

August 11th 2024 The guilt of being a working parent can be overwhelming, and it's made even worse when your child is struggling at school. You want to do parenting 'right' and make the best possible decisions for yo Read more

Hilarious children's books x 10

Hilarious children's books x 10

August 11th 2024 Here's 10 choices by Mel 1.DRAGONS LOVE TACOS by Adam Rubin Want to get a dragon to come to your party? Just serve tacos! Dragons love all kinds of tacos! But be careful not to accidentally serve Read more

All ideas that make an impact, start out small

All ideas that make an impact, start out small

August 11th 2024 A little idea can grow into something that’s quite impactful, but it won’t just happen. The idea needs to be nurtured and it’s not always going to be easy, and that’s why people often give Read more

Amazing Library titles

Amazing Library titles

August 11th 2024 ‘The sloth who came to stay’ by Margaret Wild Amy’s family is speedy! They are always in a rush - there is no time to talk or play - until Amy brings home a sloth. Then things start to change, Read more

What is Dyscalculia?

What is Dyscalculia?

August 11th 2024 Collated by Jean McKenzie. This is information is based on information from Dr Anna Wilson of Learning Brainz, Judy Horningold, Education Consultant, Angelica Benson, Lindamood-Bell Learning Read more

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