The recent government changes to the national curriculum have caused a major shake-up in how children are being taught at primary school. Of course, the subject of history was affected, with a new government guideline being introduced, detailing what topics will be covered. Below, we have broken down this new Key Stage 1 and Key […]
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The topic of Key Stage 2 History: Vikings is one that is widely taught at primary school level, as it is one that students find exciting and interesting. In addition, it provides teachers with lots of material they can use to demonstrate societal changes over time, which is the key aim of the new national […]
How to Revise for GCSE exams Preparing for your GCSEs can be incredibly difficult, especially if you aren’t sure about how to revise effectively. The truth is, there isn’t one objectively superior revision style or method, and different techniques will work better for different people. For some, making use of flashcards might be the key […]
Maths Revision KS2 When it comes to education, the most important thing is that students are fully prepared for their assessments. After all, education is all about achieving good grades to better a child’s future. That is why I have created this blog – to give you a quick overview of the KS2 Maths national […]
The SPAG Test Every child aged 7 to 11, will undergo a series of assessments during their Key Stage 2 education. It is important that children are fully prepared for these assessments, and the only way I believe they can truly be prepared, is via practice! Within this blog, I am going to provide you […]
Choosing to study abroad is one of the bravest decisions you can make in your higher education career, no matter whether you are at undergrad or postgrad level. Although such a decision represents a huge challenge, the benefits of rising to this challenge are surely immeasurable. Over the last decades, schemes such as Erasmus have […]
In the summer term 2016, the new national curriculum was assessed for the first time, with many KS2 pupils undertaking three never-seen-before Science SATs papers: in biology, chemistry, and physics. The newness of these assessments meant that there were simply no past papers that parents could use to help their child with their KS2 Science […]
Options available after results After you get your A level results, you will have the following options: Start the course Adjustment Part-time course Re-sit exams Foundation degree Apprenticeship Gap year Distance learning Get a job I got the results I needed to get into my desired university Congratulations! If you met the conditions of your offer, […]
Exam stress is one of the biggest result killers around. Not only does it have a negative impact on results, but it can also hurt children’s health! Physical symptoms such as headaches, nausea and even panic attacks are all commonly related to exam stress. So, what can you do to CONQUER exam stress? Read on […]
The 11 plus assessment is given to pupils in primary school, when children are about to leave the final year (Year 6). They may opt to take the 11 plus if the pupil wishes to attend a Grammar School. This test is given to pupils who want to attend a Grammar Secondary School. Some teachers […]
