Posts by Idris Musty
Teenagers trying to study in the library to revise for GCSE and A-level – a little story about by my Easter break
Just a little story about by my Easter break – seeing teenagers trying to study in the library to revise for GCSE and A-level. I was able to sneak away from the family for a couple or so days over the Easter break. As we live near Brighton, in my time off work, when we…
Read MoreFailure to plan for A-level or GCSE Exams is a plan to Fail
I’m sure you’ve heard the phrase several times that “Failure to plan is a plan to fail.” This very much applies to teenagers as many of them face what is, perhaps, the most important test in their lives to far – the summer examinations. Hard work is important and most young people are working hard…
Read MoreTechnology – a Blessing or a Curse – Revision and Electronic Distraction…
Technology can be a Blessing or a Curse – you decide! It is vital to choose the activities that we indulge ourselves in, in the time we have available. In modern times, the invention of technology is largely a blessing, but, sadly is, also a curse to a great extent. I am referring to electronics…
Read MoreAction – the ONLY path from dream to reality as young people face GCSE and A-level exams in the summer
Action – the ONLY way for dreams to become reality for your teenager as they face GCSE and A-level exams in the summer Dreams are very nice and, in fact, they are very important as there is no point being alive if you can’t dream. As parents, in our childhood, we dreamed of what we…
Read MoreMindset – mindset is everything in achieving success at GCSE and A-level ….
Mindset – mindset is everything in achieving success at GCSE and A-level …. The importance of mindset in the achievement of anything in life cannot be overemphasised as ‘thought’ is where every success starts before manifesting itself into practical reality. GCSEs and A-level are very important, as not only are they the most important real…
Read MoreThe mock exams are now over and we are approaching the summer GCSE and A-level exams…
The mock exams are now over and we are approaching the summer GCSE and A-level exams… The best time to plant an oak tree is 25 years ago. The second-best time is NOW! The Spring term – from January to March/April – is the most condensed term of the academic year. Not only is it…
Read MoreArt and Music versus STEM subjects, McJobs …
On the Radio 4 programme that I mentioned in the first part of this blog post article, some of the panellists, in my view, wrongly blamed the introduction of the EBacc as the reason why there is a decline in the number of young people who are taking Art and Music at GCSE; in fact,…
Read MoreThe EBacc – should it be broader to include Art and Music?
Since its introduction almost a decade ago, the EBacc has remained very prominent in political discussion on matters relating to the education of young people and the quality of the GCSE itself. In its Wednesday 14th November, 2018 edition, BBC Radio 4’s Front Row focused an entire episode on Art Education. Panellists were very critical…
Read MoreSixth form and A-level subjects option after GCSE Results
After the release of GCSE exam results, it is vital to make the right choice in choosing A-level subjects as it can make the difference between going to a top university or a not-so-reputable one. The top universities do discriminate and admission tutors at each department have their own preferences and prejudices! I’d just like…
Read MoreThe university you attend matters, then the course – but make the best of what you’ve got
The university you attend matters, then the course – but make the best of what you’ve got For many 18-year-olds, the one single event last week – the release of the A-level examination results – may well be the most important event in their lives, as it could shape their destination in life. This event…
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