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Parents are Hiring Private Tutors to Understand their Children’s Homework

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6 years ago

April 17, 2019

Parents in the UK have been hiring private tutors for them at charges of 40 Euros per hour, in order to understand their children’s homework. It has been found in a survey conducted by London tutoring agency, Tutor House, on 2500 parents, that more than two-third of the parents fail to understand the school work of their children. Many children keep looking for options like programming help online. Parents are also worried that they may be acting as an obstacle in their children’s progress by helping them.

Alex Dyer, the founder of Tutor House has believed that one of the main reasons for families to hire a tutor is the constantly changing curriculum at regular intervals which makes it difficult for parents to help their children in their homework satisfactorily. This has resulted in an increase in the demand for private tutors for school going students. In July 2018, an education charity, The Sutton Trust published a survey which showed 27 percent of the parents demand for a home or private tuition in England or Wales. And in London, this number has touched 41 percent which is mainly due to the high pressure for exam performance, need for 360 feedback, and the increasing competition for secondary schools. The parent tuition sessions would either be conducted online or face-to-face, and the subjects covered under this include Maths, English, Geography, and Science.

In the year 2015, tougher GCSEs were introduced in the UK because Britain lacked the desired level of achievement due to a decline in the GCSEs value. And about one-fifth of people who responded to the Tutor House survey admitted that they find it difficult to help their children with new terminology. Also, a lot of parents admitted that they failed to understand the new teaching methods. And the lack of communication of parents with other parents is also contributing to a growing demand for parent tutoring. Similar to the demand for a private SAT teacher in the UK, the popularity of parent tutoring has also been increasing on a large scale which has changed the dynamics of a home as well as private tutoring services.

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Turkish Textile Giant Sun Textile Solution Proposal for Drought

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2 mins ago

February 4, 2025

Jenny Jackson

While the World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations (UN) are seeking solutions to combat drought through various projects, Ekoten Textile, a subsidiary of Turkey’s textile giant Sun Textile, has developed a groundbreaking project in collaboration with a technology startup to minimize the intensive water consumption in the textile industry. This pioneering project, the first of its kind globally, will enable the recycling and reuse of up to 90% of the water used in textile production.

Drought is one of the most pressing issues facing the world today. According to WHO data, 40% of the global population is struggling with water scarcity. By 2030, up to 700 million people could be forced to migrate due to drought. The unconscious use of water in global production processes plays a significant role in the rapid depletion of clean water resources.

The textile industry is one of the sectors with the highest water consumption. In Turkey, while the food industry consumes 22% of the water used for industrial purposes, the textile sector follows closely with 18%. For instance, producing an average of 40 tons of products daily requires 2,500 tons of water, equivalent to the daily water consumption of approximately 10,000 people.

CLEAN WATER RESOURCES FOR HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE EVERY DAY!

In textile production, where clean water resources are heavily consumed, the innovative success of the Turkish company stands out as a global best practice. This initiative will shape the future of the industry. The wastewater recycling project, developed through intensive R&D efforts, will ensure that over 90% of the required water is sourced from recycled supplies.

The reuse of wastewater in production will transform the fate of countries operating in the textile sector. By preventing the use of clean water resources for textile production, this project will free up clean water sources that can meet the daily needs of hundreds of thousands of people.

R&D ACTIVITIES IN 38 COUNTRIES WITH 380 PARTNERS!

Sun Textile places great emphasis on R&D activities, conducting research and development efforts with 380 partners across 38 countries. Sun Textile and its subsidiary Ekoten Textile export nearly 90% of their production, solidifying their identity as a leading exporter. The company ships products to numerous destinations worldwide, including European countries, the UK, and the US. Sun Textile, the leading ready-to-wear exporter in the Aegean Region, achieved a consolidated turnover of 250 million euros in the third quarter of 2024, continuing its active growth trajectory.

OFFERING CUSTOM DESIGNS TO CUSTOMERS

Sun Textile provides its own designed collections to leading brands in Europe and the UK. Ekoten Textile, its subsidiary, is among the most respected knitted fabric manufacturers in Turkey and Europe.

With a dedicated sales team for each major customer group and five design offices in three different countries, Sun Textile creates designs tailored to its customers’ needs. Its largest clients include the Inditex Group, H&M, Jimmy Key, Tesco, Kiabi, Marks & Spencer, and Next.

Sun Textile also extends its sustainability approach to social responsibility, notably for its high ratio of female employees. The company, which went public in 2022, is also listed in dividend indexes.