With A-level and GCSE results expected in the coming weeks, Simon Winchester, the Academic Director at independent day and boarding school St Margaret’s School in Bushey, has shared some useful tips and advice
As well as creating a study schedule, it’s also important to create a study ‘ritual’ that helps get your mind into the flow and focus of studying. A good place to start is to create a pre-study ritual, such as setting up your desk space, going for a brief walk around the block...
Schools have been attempting to close the GCSE attainment gap between boys and girls for a long time. In my own secondary school, we have been focused onclosing the gender gapfor a number of years, and although we have made progress in some subjects, in others it’s been harder. ...
How can I apply for my child to take UKiset? You can register your child to take the exam on the UKiset website. You should register at least two months before your chosen schools’ deadlines to make sure there is enough time for UKiset to arrange your child’s appointment and process...
Let’s start by looking in detail at recommended A-level subjects for those who know what subject they want to take a degree in. We’ve covered the most common degree courses below. Universities typically differentiate between subjects that are essential for studying a particular course and subje...
While you can retake your GCSE Maths and English exams in the Autumn, this does not apply for A-Level exams. How Do I Resit My A-Levels?# Enquire with your school to find out the process for resitting your A-Levels, you can choose to re-enroll and join classes for another year, ...
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If you can’t get to speak to someone face to face, find time to chat over Zoom or FaceTime. Don’t forget to search for online reviews to see what current and former students have to say – a far more valuable tool than advertorials put out by the university, which might be decept...
Many students will not have done much creative writing since GCSE, and even if you have, it's still very hard to write about yourself. We've produced this short guide to help you with the process, and make sure you don't end up with a poor UCAS personal statement that won't sell ...