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Minimising exam stress – help is at hand!
With the summer examinations knocking on the door, families with young people who are involved in the summer examinations are dealing with all the excitement and preparation which surrounds them. For many young people who are taking GCSE in particular, it is their first public examination, considering that the SATS, which used to precede GCSE, was abandoned a few years ago. With the country’s economy not in the best of shape and the low prospect of securing employment after obtaining […]
From a U to an A grade at GCSE and A-level! The story of my week…
Part 1 I intended to write this blog about the effect a school has on a child, and on the grades they achieve. However, I had such an eventful week that I think it would be unforgivable not to share it with parents. The week was characterised by two events in particular, and over this and the following blog I will discuss both with you. Here, I will give an account of this challenging time, both its difficult beginning and […]
Choosing a good school is only the start!
Nurture or Nature – Choosing a good school is only the start! There are so many attributes that make for a good school, factors which go far beyond just the examination results. We must bear in mind that achieving a complete and well rounded education is very important, as well as the crucial exam results. However, exam results are usually a good indication of how much value a school adds to the lives of its students. It is the case […]
Good school, bad school, bog standard comp: How good is good?
I was living in London during my time in the sixth form, and was determined not to go to university in London but instead move to a quieter place. One of my teachers told us about his son, who was at Hull University, and I thought: that sounds nice, a small village up north! Of course I was mistaken as Hull is in fact a big city – in the top ten in England. I innocently applied to the university […]
Achieving success in school – Nature or Nurture?
Doing the right thing plays a bigger part in young people’s success to achieve high examination grades than intelligence. If a young person is provided with the guidance and support they require, their chance of success is very high irrespective of how high their IQ is or which socio- economic background they come from. Over the last 20 years or so, I’ve seen a lot of very bright young people coasting through the education system and ending up just scraping […]
Riots, theft, vandalism and being middleclass! – Let’s dig deeper
Every well-meaning person must be shocked by some of the incidents that occurred during the recent riot. It is something – (change this word) when looters attack some premises of big corporations like MacDonalds, damaging property and show little respect for staff members who themselves are poor people trying to earn a living, in many cases, earning close to the minimum wage. It is a pity to see shop keepers attacked in a vicious manner. I cannot think of any […]
The scramble for university places to avoid high fees – Do the figures add up?
It is that time of the year when newspapers and TV stations carry pictures of teenagers celebrating after the summer examination results have been released. With a record number of young people achieving the top grades of A and A* at the both GCSE and A level, it would be wrong to think that this is the full picture. Figures show that a record 200,000 candidates have missed out on a place at university, having failed to achieve the grade […]
Science Case Study
BTech to GCSE – a Case Study Mrs K – the mother of Isaac, requested information from us about two years ago. We usually send her our newsletters and other relevant information. In September 2010, the mother attended our open day and spoke to the EIKS Principal, Mr Mustapha. She expressed her concern regarding the fact that, although her son had achieved a B grade in one of his Chemistry modules in Y10, the school had put him in a […]
GCSE Maths Tiers Video
This video explores some of the common questions and themes surrounding GCSE Maths Tiers. Particular focus is placed on the difference between Higher Level and Foundation GCSE Tiers. The main themes covered in the GCSE Maths Tiers Video are below. GCSE Maths is one of the most important subjects Schools follow a modular structure in maths Typically, schools will enter students for GCSE Maths modules in year 9 The difference between the Foundation and Higher Tier is also very important […]
GCSE Tuition Video
Here is a video which explores a number of factors to think about when considering additional GCSE Tuition for your child If you are going to get help or additional tuition, try to get help early At most good schools, pupils start GCSE in year 9, especially Maths and English When looking for a teacher or tutor, look for the teacher’s qualification A teaching qualification such as PGCE is much better than a PhD Although some top schools don’t ask […]
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