by Chin | Oct 6, 2020 | Education
Mock Exams When I was at school, mock exams didn’t seem all that important and I was utterly confused about why my teachers made such a big deal about them. Not until later did I realize how much I benefited from taking them and studying for them seriously. When I got...
by Chin | Aug 7, 2018 | Education
Essay skills are essential in many subject areas, not just English. In order to secure top grades and impress examiners it is vital that you follow certain key steps. Plan Never dive in and start writing before you have written a plan. If you are writing a...
by Chin | Jan 23, 2018 | Education
A decade ago Bristol’s reputation on the education front left a lot to be desired. However, in recent years things have been changing at a fast pace and Bristol’s secondary schools are now turning around at a rapid rate. In fact, on Weds Dec 13th 2017 Ofsted’s annual...
by Chin | Nov 20, 2017 | Education
Children can have mixed reactions to getting extra help, whether for exam preparation or top-up support in a subject they find especially hard. Some might feel nervous about meeting a new tutor, or resist extra help feeling it is extra work on top of an...
by Chin | Nov 17, 2017 | Education
Every child is unique and children progress at different rates. However, to get the best start at secondary school they need to be at a certain level by age 11, irrespective of whether they are starting at secondary school, grammar school or a private school....
by Chin | Nov 17, 2017 | Education
As of June 2017, students are to be tested on the new Maths syllabus. Instead of the old-style ABC grading system, Maths GCSE is now graded with the new system of 9-1 grades. 9 is the highest grade but it is worth noting that fewer will be awarded then the former...
