May 25, 2021 | A Levels, Careers, UCAS
My son in Year 10 recently asked me what is the best subject when choosing your A level subjects, to get into university. I thought for a while and then said Maths, because more university courses specify Maths A level than any other subject. However, there is a BIG...
Mar 30, 2021 | A Levels, Exams, GCSE, Mock Exams, Revision, Study Tips
The days are getting longer, we have sunshine and warm weather and there is a two week school holiday, which follows a very long winter term. It’s the Easter holidays, which translates as two weeks of endless social possibilities if you are a teenager. Easter also...
Nov 19, 2020 | A Levels, Exams, GCSE, Mentoring, Mock Exams, Revision, Study Tips
Academic coaching benefits students by enabling them to achieve their full potential through the teaching of revision, study and exam techniques, that work to their strengths and learning styles. These can then be put into practice to make for effective revision and...
Sep 22, 2020 | A Levels, Exams, GCSE, Homeschooling, Mock Exams, Revision
I have three boys returning to school running this month, two of whom, like many children, haven’t been to school since March 23rd of this year. One son, in Year 13, returned for occasional days for four weeks before the summer holidays. They are all excited to be...
Jul 14, 2020 | A Levels, Careers, UCAS
WHAT NEXT? Your options after A level results day. If August 13th is a significant day in your house there’s also no doubt been much soul searching over the last few months about student options after A level results day. The Covid-19 pandemic has presented this...
Jun 24, 2020 | A Levels, UCAS
A parents’ rough guide to UCAS to help you and your child make informed decisions about next year. I have a son in Year 12. This time last year I was looking forward to taking him to university open days, perhaps having a couple of weekends away in cities as far...
