Welcome to the PMT Education Blog, a hub catering to students, parents, and teachers alike. Here, you’ll find a wealth of articles and resources designed to empower all members of the educational community. Explore topics ranging from student success and parenting tips to teaching strategies and more.
If your child is sitting their GCSE exams in 2025, staying informed about key dates is essential. This article outlines everything you need to know, including the full exam schedule for GCSE Maths, English, and Science, links to official exam board timetables, and tips to help your child feel confident and prepared.
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Is your child gearing up for their A Level exams in 2025? Staying updated on important dates is crucial for success. In this guide, you'll find everything you need to know, including key exam dates, links to official exam board timetables, and practical tips and strategies to ensure your child approaches their exams with confidence.
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Naming organic compounds is a key skill in A Level Chemistry, but it doesn’t have to be daunting. This guide breaks down the IUPAC naming system into simple, manageable steps. From finding the longest carbon chain to naming functional groups, learn how to identify even the most complex molecules with ease.
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Turn and Talk is a simple yet transformative classroom routine that sparks discussion, builds confidence, and deepens understanding, ensuring every student participates in the learning process. Discover how to make it a cornerstone of your teaching and adapt it to suit any subject.
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Recognising the signs of anxiety in students is key to providing the right support during tuition sessions. This article highlights common indicators of anxiety and provides practical strategies to help students gain confidence, from encouraging non-verbal participation to using evidence-based praise.
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Students
Naming organic compounds is a key skill in A Level Chemistry, but it doesn’t have to be daunting. This guide breaks down the IUPAC naming system into simple, manageable steps. From finding the longest carbon chain to naming functional groups, learn how to identify even the most complex molecules with ease.
Parents
Is your child gearing up for their A Level exams in 2025? Staying updated on important dates is crucial for success. In this guide, you’ll find everything you need to know, including key exam dates, links to official exam board timetables, and practical tips and strategies to ensure your child approaches their exams with confidence.
Teachers
Turn and Talk is a simple yet transformative classroom routine that sparks discussion, builds confidence, and deepens understanding, ensuring every student participates in the learning process. Discover how to make it a cornerstone of your teaching and adapt it to suit any subject.
Tutors
Recognising the signs of anxiety in students is key to providing the right support during tuition sessions. This article highlights common indicators of anxiety and provides practical strategies to help students gain confidence, from encouraging non-verbal participation to using evidence-based praise.
Parents
If your child is sitting their GCSE exams in 2025, staying informed about key dates is essential. This article outlines everything you need to know, including the full exam schedule for GCSE Maths, English, and Science, links to official exam board timetables, and tips to help your child feel confident and prepared.
Students
Discover the Youth STEMM Award (YSA), a nationally recognised programme inspiring 11- to 19-year-olds to explore STEMM through hands-on activities, skill-building, and career development. Learn what the YSA is all about, why it’s a valuable opportunity, and how you can get involved today!
Parents
Help your child find the right balance between revision and holiday festivities! Discover the importance of downtime and relaxation for your child this Christmas. Learn how to create an effective study plan that leaves room for festive fun while setting the stage for a successful return to school in the new year!
Teachers
In this article, chemistry teacher Dan explores the benefits of visualisers, provides a practical example, and highlights how they can enhance teaching by fostering clearer explanations, effective modelling, and real-time feedback. Perfect for teachers looking to move beyond PowerPoint and engage students more dynamically!
Tutors
Your tutor profile is a pivotal tool in attracting students. This article explores six essential tips to help you optimise your tutor profile and maximise your chances of securing bookings. From crafting a polished profile to strategic pricing and quick responses, build your reputation as a reliable and sought-after tutor.
Students
This article, crafted by a physics teacher and examiner, outlines a simple three-step approach to mastering 6-mark questions in A Level Physics. Using examples from past papers, it shares time-saving tips, strategies to avoid common mistakes, and techniques to structure your answers effectively.
Parents
Written by an experienced physics teacher and examiner, this article is packed with practical tips, free resources, and proven strategies to help you guide your child towards success in GCSE or A Level Physics. Discover advice on navigating common challenges, identifying red flags, and fostering the skills needed for success.
Teachers
English teacher Andrew Atherton shares a creative approach to poetry revision. Discover how introducing the bibliographic code and letting students carve their own poetic creations can ignite engagement and a fresh appreciation for poetry. Perfect for Year 7 through Year 13, this lesson will make revision exciting and memorable.
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