Jenny Bell, Author at PMT Education

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

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

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.

Parents Revision and Exams

Mock exam tips: 5 ways to support your child’s revision

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.

Students University

How to get a UCAS reference

Your UCAS reference is a crucial part of your university application. Whether you’re applying through your school or college, or as an independent applicant, this guide covers everything you need to know. Find out who you can ask, and how to secure a strong reference that helps your application shine.

Parents Revision and Exams

Mock exams: What are they and do they matter?

Mock exams are an important part of your child’s learning journey, helping to identify strengths and weaknesses, develop exam technique, and build confidence ahead of their final GCSE and A Level exams. This guide explains when mocks take place, why they matter, and how you can support your child’s preparation.

Students University

UCAS personal statement 2026: What’s new

Applying to university? The new UCAS personal statement 2026 format replaces the single long statement with three focused questions, making applications clearer, fairer, and easier to structure. In this article, we explain the update and share practical advice to help you plan, write, and submit a standout personal statement for university.

Students Revision and Exams

Save My Exams Free Alternative: Physics & Maths Tutor

Preparing for GCSEs or A Levels? Having the right revision resources matters. While Save My Exams offers high-quality revision materials via a paid subscription, Physics & Maths Tutor is an excellent free alternative. This article compares both sites and explains why Physics & Maths Tutor is a go-to option for students and teachers alike.

Students Revision and Exams

Physics and Maths Tutor: A complete guide to using the site

Physics and Maths Tutor is a free, UK-based website packed with high-quality revision resources, including past papers, mark schemes, notes, practice questions, flashcards, and more, across a wide range of subjects. This guide explains how to navigate the site and make the most of its free resources to boost your exam performance.