Jenny Bell, Author at PMT Education

Post-16 Options: A guide for parents

Not sure which post-16 option is right for your child? This guide explains A Levels, BTECs, T Levels, apprenticeships, and other vocational qualifications, helping you understand how each route works, who it may suit, and where it can lead, so you can support your child in making an informed decision.

Parents Revision and Exams

GCSE grades explained

Confused by the new 9-1 GCSE grading system? “GCSE grades explained” is our parent-friendly guide to everything you need to know—from grade equivalents and pass marks to tiered subjects and grade boundaries. We’ll help you understand what your child’s results mean and how they impact the next steps in their academic journey.

Parents Post-16 Options

What are V Levels? A parent’s guide

What are V Levels, and could they be the right choice for your teen? Set to launch in England from 2027, V Levels are a new vocational qualification designed to sit alongside A Levels and T Levels. Discover how they work, how they compare with existing qualifications, and what they could mean for your teen’s future education and career options.

Parents Revision and Exams

How to motivate your teenager to study

Wondering how to motivate your teen to study? Helping a teenager stay motivated can be challenging, especially during exam season. This parent guide explores practical strategies to help you support your child, including tips on managing distractions, reducing overwhelm, and encouraging more independent revision habits.

Parents University

How to navigate university offers: A parent’s guide

Navigating university offers can feel overwhelming, but with the right knowledge, you can confidently support your child’s journey. This guide covers everything you need to know, from understanding conditional and unconditional offers to making firm and insurance choices – and what to do if no offers come through.

Parents Tuition

When is the best time to get a tutor?

Wondering if your teen needs a tutor? Whether they’re struggling in a particular subject, aiming for top grades, or preparing for exams, tutoring can help strengthen understanding, build exam skills, and boost confidence. Explore the key points in your teen’s academic journey when tutoring can have the greatest impact.

Parents SEND Teaching

SEND reform: What do the new proposals mean for families?

The Government’s SEND reform proposals aim to deliver earlier interventions, stronger mainstream inclusion, and improved access to specialist support. In this article, we explain the key changes, expected timeline, and concerns that have been raised about the reforms to help you understand what they could mean for your child.

Parents Revision and Exams

GCSE grade boundaries 2026

Wondering how your child’s GCSE grades are determined? In this guide to GCSE grade boundaries 2026, we explain how grade thresholds are set, when they’re released, and why they matter. You’ll also find updated grade boundaries for key subjects once published – plus data from previous years to help put your child’s results into context.

Parents Revision and Exams

A Level grade boundaries 2026

Curious about how grade boundaries might affect your teen’s results? Our guide to A Level grade boundaries 2026 covers everything you need to know, from what they are and how they’re set to why they change each year. We’ll also share the latest grade boundaries for key subjects alongside data from previous years.

Parents Revision and Exams

How to improve GCSE grades: 7 tips for supporting your teen

Mock results lower than expected? This parent guide shares practical ways to support your teen’s academic progress, as well as their confidence, independence, and wellbeing in the run-up to exams. Learn how to improve GCSE grades with realistic targets, effective revision techniques, and supportive routines at home.

Students Events

GCSE options: A guide to choosing your subjects

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.

Parents Events

GCSE Results Day 2026: A guide for 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.