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No more A-level exams in January – should young people relax?
Up until the previous academic year, A-level (AS and A2) exams were taken in January as well as in May and June. The government has now abolished the January exams as they regard it as one of the causes of grade inflation. Another reason is that many see the idea of a student being allowed to sit each unit of an AS or A2 exam several times and picking the best grade as lacking in rigour and as devaluing the […]
Turning good habits into ritual to aid success – a good start to the new academic year
Now that young people are settling into the new academic year, young people studying GCSE and A-level are familiarising themselves with a new teacher, new peers and perhaps new subjects. They are embarking on another step of an exciting learning curve of life. One thing that we are all guilty of is sliding into old bad habits – particularly those that will take us further away from where we want to be. Whenever we find ourselves in a new environment, […]
KS3 – the importance of early action
Key Stage 3 is an underestimated crucial period in children’s lives. It is a time of transition which requires a sensitive approach and committed monitoring by parents. It has been an area of study for some years now, with researchers seeking to explain the reasons behind slumped performance and general attitudes of indifference amongst 11 to 14 year olds. It has transpired that there may be a variety of reasons and causes behind this; however the good news is that […]
Key Stage 3 – KS3 – is key to GCSE and perhaps A-level success
It appears that not a lot is said about KS3, while we tend to focus on GCSE and A-level when we speak about education achievement at secondary school. The reality is that KS3 is when students at secondary school build the foundation for GCSE and beyond. For many young people, it is sadly too late for them by the time they start GCSEs officially. Please help – the teachers say my son can’t cope with GCSE Often parents come to us […]
Parental Involvement in a Child’s Education
Parental participation in a world of education and schooling which is becoming ever-complex can be a great source of strength for children. Not only can it be an enriching form of guidance but it can also build and advance any child’s confidence and self-esteem. Many child psychologists and experts have highlighted the various benefits of healthy parent-child relationships and this is undeniably reflected in education too. I will go through some generic information and advice about how to become more […]
September – a month with so much hope and enthusiasm, as young people go back to school
Setting aside the minor issue of the autumn leaves and the lovely, slight chill that September is associated with, the big event really is children going back to school. All the enthusiasm, the hope, the aspiration and the high levels of energy is lovely to see, irrespective of rain or sunshine. Class sizes have always been an issue in schools, particularly in the state sector. One of the key features that sets the independent schools apart is their relatively small […]
Teacher shortages and classroom overcrowding
It’s no secret that overcrowding in today’s classrooms is a doomed reality, with teachers’ resources and capacities being stretched to new levels and students increasingly suffering the consequences. Overpopulated classes can have detrimental effects on even the brightest of students, causing gradual alienation from the subject being taught and leading to deterioration in concentration levels. Overcrowding can ignite the potential for chaos. Teacher morale can easily be swung by this and students can become disconnected and mentally absent if they […]
Should I Study A level at my school or go to a college?
As part of our Be Informed posts, we want to assist you by simplifying some common education-related issues. Today we wanted to look at the differences between further education, sixth form and school-sixth form colleges. Further education colleges tend to be larger institutions with wider-ranging variety when it comes to qualifications and courses. It is likely that you will find people of different ages, social and educational backgrounds at these colleges. The array of qualifications on offer may include BTECs, […]
The jump from GCSEs to A Levels – how big is it really? What to expect and how to adjust
This is a classic, much talked about topic. There seems to be a lot of enigma surrounding the move up from GCSEs to A levels. I want to untangle this topic and clarify once and for all the misconceptions about A levels. I will also go through some tangible, step by step tips and advice on how to approach A levels in order to ensure a smooth and cushioned two years. Primarily, A levels can seem somewhat daunting. If you […]
Ever-easier A-Level exams creating ‘generation stupid’?
A Level results have been on a steady ascent over the last decade. Not a single year has passed without results increasingly improving, and pass rates have most recently peaked at a jaw-dropping 97%. With the high levels of stress we hear A Level burdened 17-year-olds bemoaning, it begs the question of what really is going on with A Level standards. Could it be that the younger generations have become progressively more intelligent and academic, with the current exam system […]
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