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,…
Everyone knows a handful of people who breezed through school, putting in little effort and leaving with a string of As or A*s. However, these students are few and far between. While genes do, to some extent, determine grades, a…
The dreaded A level Results Day is just around the corner, with countless pupils (and parents alike!) nervously awaiting their grades. Tensions are high, particularly when a spot at university is at stake. Knowing how best to support your child…
The time is nigh! A Level Results Day is upon us! When it comes to getting your results, dramatics aren’t helpful. In fact, on the list of Useful Things, dramatics fall near the very bottom, just above chocolate teapots and…
Results Day. Two words, a whole lot of dread. Perhaps you’re one of the thousands of students counting down the hours until they can refresh UCAS one more time, bringing an end to two months of exam purgatory. Or maybe…