Exams are a well known source of of stress. But it's not just the immediate run up to them that causes anxiety. Revision can be a daunting prospects for our teens too. It is not a surprise that GCSEs, A Level and degree final exams can cause a considerable amount of...
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Managing stress levels when it comes to GCSE revision
Exams are a well known source of of stress. But it's not just the immediate run up to them that causes anxiety. Revision can be a daunting prospects for our teens too. It is not a surprise that GCSEs, A Level and degree final exams can cause a considerable amount of pressure. Afterll, they're...
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I’m starting to panic about Year 11 and GCSEs
It's not uncommon for some students to feel anxious about the start of their final GCSE year. Here's what we advise. First things first, you've got this. And there's no end of people who are more than willing to lend a hand and support you (whether that's teachers,...
What if your child didn’t get the 2022 GCSE grades they wanted?
Today (25/08/2022) is GCSE results' day in England and Wales. Hundreds of thousands of students have been anxiously waiting to find out what they got. Many will be over the moon and their grades exceeded their expectations. I don't just mean all 9s. These things are...
It’s Time to Spring into Revision Action for GCSEs
Sow the seeds of success by revising now so that they can be in full bloom by the time exam season begins. <could help the puntastic opening!!> As we mark the first day of spring (Sun 20th March 2022), there are just under two months to the start of GCSE and A...
GCSE 2022 – plans and contingency plans announced
For the latest on Advanced Information for GCSE, A Level and other qualifications see our post. Ofqual has announced the arrangements for the summer 2022 exams. And also the plans that it is putting in place in case GCSE and A Level exams are cancelled. Exams will be...
When’s the best time to start revising for GCSE exams?
Erm, are you busy right now? The idea someone could be starting their revision “early” for their GCSE or A-Level exams is a nonsense. The only time you can’t revise is before you’ve learnt something! After that, it's all fair game. And the sooner you start, the easier...
What’s happening to GCSE and A-level exams in 2022?
Today (30th September 2021) has been a big day for exam announcements in England . Ofqual has made three significant calls that affect students sitting their GCSE, A-Level and vocational exams in 2022. For many months students and their parents - and indeed teachers -...
GCSE and A-Level Exams in 2022
Given the disruptive last couple of years, there's still a number of questions about what will happen this year for GCSEs and A-Level exams. Will there be exams or teacher assessed grades in 2022? Everyone - government, Ofqual and the exam boards - is very clear that...
Ready for school
For many students, being asked if they had school work to do over the summer is close to a mortal wounding. But it makes sense to think about it now. Most of us are desperately clinging to the last moments of summer. Even if the sun isn’t shining. For our teens that...
Talking to your child about their GCSE results.
[section] GCSE results day is upon us. Across the nation teens are anxiously waiting to find out how they fared in the teacher assessed grades. Anticipating the numbers that will determine their next step, whether that might be. And many parents are equally anxious...
Your GCSE 2021 Questions Answered
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Ofqual confirms the changes to GCSE, AS and A Level grading in 2021
After months of speculation and consultation, details have been announced for how grades will be awarded in 2021. The Government announced in January that there would be no exams in England for GCSEs, Vocational Qualifications (eg BTEC), AS or A Levels in 2021. Since...
On top of your GCSE studies? Check ✔
The combination of remote learning and many months of disruption means that many GCSE year students aren't sure where they are with their studies. To help students - and parents - keep an eye on how they are doing, we are introducing personalised Study Summaries....