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The recipe for GCSE success

Posted on February 8, 2021February 25, 2021 by Emily
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  • Exams
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  • Y11

There are two vital ingredients to success at GCSE. The ‘Why’ and the ‘How’.
Here’s why they’re so important to put together.

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Exams (but not exams) in 2021; why Gavin, why?

Posted on January 17, 2021January 24, 2021 by Emily
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  • Exams
  • Y11

The proposed alternative to ‘exams’ this year is seriously problematic. Here’s why.
First let me state for the record that there’s no easy answer. Nothing is going to be able to fairly ‘grade’ students and take into account the different experiences they’ve had this year of education and keep everyone happy.
What Gavin Williamson has asked of Ofqual is an impossible task.

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Episode 16 – Clare Josa – Beating Exam Stress

Posted on November 6, 2020November 6, 2020 by Emily
  • Exams
  • Podcast
  • Y11

Clare Josa is considered the UK’s leading authority on Imposter Syndrome, having spent nearly 20 years specialising in the field, including publishing the landmark 2019 Imposter Syndrome Research Study and her new book: Ditching Imposter Syndrome, which already has readers in over 30 countries. She is the author of eight books and has been interviewed by…

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STEP AWAY from the news feed!!

Posted on August 11, 2020August 11, 2020 by Emily
  • Exams
  • Y11

This is a gentle reminder.
You can’t change their results by worrying about them. Neither can they.

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Ofqual announcement – exams 2021

Posted on August 3, 2020November 6, 2020 by Emily
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  • Exams

What’s changing, what’s staying the same, and how to have your say.

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Why disappointing mock grades aren’t the end of the world.

Posted on November 9, 2019March 5, 2020 by Emily
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  • Exams
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  • Y11

It’s ‘mocks’ season for most students right now.
As a general rule, student won’t be happy with their mock results.
Here’s why…

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How are GCSE target grades worked out?

Where do target grades come from??

Posted on October 7, 2019November 7, 2020 by Emily
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  • Exams
  • Y11

So, following our post about the new 9-1 grading system, one of our members asked about target grades. Where exactly do they come from??

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GCSE grades

What the heck are the new 9-1 GCSE grades about?

Posted on July 19, 2019October 21, 2019 by Emily
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  • Exams
  • Y11

Don’t really understand the new grading system for GCSE? You’re not the only one!
Here’s the simple guide to how it all works now.

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girl is anxious about GCSEs

3 things you can do when your child is feeling overwhelmed and anxious about Y11.

Posted on July 2, 2019February 8, 2021 by Emily
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  • Exams
  • Y11

Year 11 can be very stressful. It’s tough to know how best to help as a parent, so here are 3 ways to start.

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It’s not too late! 2 powerful things you can still do to improve your child’s GCSE grades.

Posted on April 24, 2019October 21, 2019 by Emily
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  • Exams
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  • Y11

It’s crunch time. Exams are almost here, and your child doesn’t feel ready. Here’s what you can still do to make a difference.

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