Welcome to the PMT Education Blog, a hub catering to students, parents, and teachers alike. Here, you’ll find a wealth of articles and resources designed to empower all members of the educational community. Explore topics ranging from student success and parenting tips to teaching strategies and more.
Students
Feeling unsure about your GCSE options? You’re not alone. This guide explains everything you need to know, including the difference between core and optional subjects, how many GCSEs you need to take, and practical tips to help you pick subjects that match your interests, strengths, and future study or career plans.
Teachers
Students with PDA aren’t deliberately misbehaving – they’re responding to overwhelming anxiety. In this article, English teacher and SEND specialist Amy C. shares practical insights on how to support a child with PDA in the classroom, including strategies to build trust, reduce pressure, and increase collaboration.
Tutors
Platform fees can significantly impact your earnings. They fund services such as marketing, scheduling, payment processing, and online lesson tools, but both the structure and size of these fees vary widely between platforms. Find out how to calculate your take-home pay and choose the tutoring platform that best suits your needs.
Parents
Is your child gearing up for their A Level exams in 2026? Staying updated on important dates is crucial for success. In this guide, you’ll find everything you need to know, including key exam dates, links to official exam board timetables, and practical tips and strategies to ensure your child approaches their exams with confidence.
Parents
If your child is sitting their GCSE exams in 2026, staying informed about key dates is essential. This article outlines everything you need to know, including the full exam schedule for GCSE Maths, English, and Science, links to official exam board timetables, and tips to help your child feel confident and prepared.
Parents
As A Level Results Day 2026 looms, anxiety grips students and parents alike. This guide equips you with essential information and valuable tips to navigate this pivotal day. Learn what UCAS has in store, decipher key terminology, and explore your child’s options, whether they meet, exceed, or miss their expectations.
Parents
GCSE Results Day 2026 is a big milestone—not just for students, but for parents too. Whether your child gets the grades they were hoping for or faces unexpected results, this guide offers practical advice to help you support them through the day and beyond. From understanding grades to exploring the next steps, we’ve got you covered.
Students
AQA A Level Psychology 16-mark questions may seem daunting at first, but with the right structure, planning, and practice, you can master them. Written by an A Level Psychology teacher and examiner, this guide provides 16-marker examples, model answers, and expert tips to help you write clear, high-scoring essays.
Parents
Preparing for mocks can be a stressful time for students, but your support can make all the difference. From helping them establish a revision routine to creating a supportive study environment, this article shares 5 mock exam tips to help you guide your child in preparing effectively and staying calm and confident throughout mock season.
Teachers
Discover how hinge questions can transform your formative assessment and make your lessons more effective. This article explains what hinge questions are, how to use them at key points in a lesson, and why they’re invaluable for checking understanding. It includes practical examples and classroom tips.
Tutors
Tutoring autistic students requires recognising that every learner is unique. When students feel safe, valued, and understood, they can engage better with learning. This article shares practical tips for creating flexible, student-centred lessons that build confidence, nurture curiosity, and help neurodivergent students thrive.
Students
AQA English Language Paper 1 Question 5 is the creative writing task worth 40 marks. This guide shows you how to approach writing both a description and a narrative opening, including planning your ideas, using ambitious vocabulary, and nailing SPaG. It’s packed with practical tips to help you tackle the question with confidence.