When I was an NQT, I remember delivering support sessions to those students struggling in my exam classes. It got to the stage where we had eight sessions left. Perfect, I thought. Eight topics to revise. Eight sessions. Works a…
There has been a large increase in students taking vocational qualifications in the last 20 years. This is, in part, due to the 2013 change in legislation, whereby the government made it compulsory for students to continue education or training…
What is imposter syndrome? If you’ve ever felt like a fraud, like you’ve fooled everyone into thinking you’re smart but sooner or later the truth will out, then you’re already familiar with imposter syndrome − even if you didn’t know…
Rightly or wrongly, it is the word that fills so many teachers, leaders, and governors with dread. Ofsted. So how can we prepare for that inevitable call? In this article, I aim to use my own experiences to guide classroom…
When you think of sixth form, A-levels are probably the first thing that springs to mind. This route can be good for students who are interested in academic subjects. However, for many students, this type of qualification may not be…
Getting started on your personal statement can be daunting; it’s a key part of your UCAS Undergraduate application, so it's no surprise if you're feeling the pressure. The personal statement is an opportunity to show your passion, enthusiasm, and dedication…
In the two years since joining Twitter, I have gained more subject knowledge and accessed more beneficial CPD than in the previous ten. There are huge numbers of teachers, support workers and educationalists on the platform. Many are very supportive,…
Your child may have just started their first term of Year 11, but it will soon be time to begin thinking about the next step in their education. They can apply to as many sixth forms or colleges as they…
The summer holidays are over too soon and September is now upon us. Where did it all go? The six weeks, which were craved and earnestly waited for by all connected within the school community, have come and gone…all in…
The transition from GCSEs to A-levels is an exciting time that will present both new opportunities and challenges. Life in sixth form/college is very different from school. You will grow intellectually and emotionally, develop new ways of thinking and learning,…