Welcome to our Students Blog, your go-to source for supporting your educational journey. Explore articles covering exam tips, wellbeing, study skills, post-16 options, and more. Discover how we can assist you as you navigate your path through education.
Revision and Exams
As exam season approaches, predicted papers are a smart addition to your revision toolkit. Created by experienced educators, they’re designed to reflect the structure and style of real GCSE or A Level exams. In this article, we explore how accurate predicted papers are, why they’re valuable, and how to use them effectively.
University
Didn’t receive any university offers? Don’t fret – there are still plenty of pathways to explore. From UCAS Extra to considering vocational qualifications or a taking gap year, this guide offers you a multitude of options. It’s not the end of the road, just a different direction, and we’re here to help you navigate your options ahead with confidence.
Revision and Exams
Securing an A* in A Level Maths isn’t just about working harder – it’s about working smarter. This guide covers everything from how grade boundaries work to the most effective revision techniques. Learn how to approach difficult topics, use the best practice resources, and develop the skills needed to maximise your marks.
Events
Missed your grades? Changed your mind? Clearing 2025 could be your second chance at finding the right university course. This guide breaks down everything you need to know about the Clearing process, from key dates to how to apply—so you can make confident choices about your academic future.
Study Skills
Skeletal formulae might seem tricky at first, but they’re the quickest and clearest way to represent organic molecules. In A Level Chemistry, recognising and drawing them is essential. This guide covers the key rules and provides step-by-step examples to help you master skeletal formulae with confidence.
Study Skills
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.
Extracurriculars
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!
Study Skills
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.
Study Skills
Mastering organic reaction mechanisms is a key part of A Level Chemistry, and it all starts with understanding how to draw them. In this article, chemistry teacher Dan breaks down the different types of mechanisms you’ll need to know, from nucleophilic substitution to electrophilic addition, along with the rules for drawing curly arrows.
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