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The Mindset for Academic Success

Lucy Parsons

Big challenges for students in years 10, 11, 12 and 13. The disruption to schooling and education over the last few years is still having an effect, with many reports on this being published recently. This has created big challenges for students in years 10, 11, 12 and 13. Even if they had been working… Read More »

Residential Courses – What to Expect

As a pioneer of residential revision courses, we know that courses need to provide students with a good balance between intensive revision and relaxation. There are three key factors which make our residential courses so successful: 1. The best venues, away from the distractions of everyday life All our residential centres are boarding schools with… Read More »

Revision Plan For GCSEs & A Levels

Female student revising at home with sticky notes on wall, highlighting text on paper

Study leave has started – or is about to start – for A level and GCSE students across the UK. Study leave can be both a blessing and a curse. On the one hand, you’ve got time away from the classroom to really focus on revising but on the other hand you’re away from teachers… Read More »

A Level Physical Education – More than Just a Game!

One of our fantastic PE tutors gives his experience on A Level PE studies and exams, and why PE students are such a brilliant group to teach. “You’re coming to the end of Year 11. You GCSE exams are looming and your teachers are requesting your options for A Level. The choices are vast.ÌýSuddenly every… Read More »

WHAT ARE EXAMINERS LOOKING FOR?

Bloom's Taxonomy of Thinking Skills Pyramid

With GCSE/A Level exams soon to start, and advance information provided by Ofqual and Exam boards for each level, subject and exam board. Students are starting to ramp up their revision. However, even the most knowledgeable students may not achieve their potential if they don’t have the skills or understanding of how to apply that… Read More »

Stepping up to A Levels – A Student’s View

Female student with mum in the background

At 91ÖÆÆ¬, we know that many students will feel a little daunted by the challenges of Years 12 and 13. To help students and parents, we would like to share Emma’s perspective and experience of studying for A Levels. As well as outlining the challenges she faced, Emma is very open about what she… Read More »

Is an Easter Course Right for You?

Tutor helping 3 students at desk with studies

Easter Holidays remain a crucial revision period, giving students the time and space to gear up their revision efforts and maximise their potential in their impending assessments. Whilst Easter has always been a key revision period, the demand for courses is being fuelled by a number of factors. Not only are more students needing extra… Read More »

91ÖÆÆ¬ Learning Support from 91ÖÆÆ¬

Student with a headscarf studying on a laptop at home on a sofa

With schools closed until February Half Term and continued uncertainty about how GCSE / A Level students will be assessed, we are receiving an unparalleled volume of enquiries from parents seeking help and advice about home schooling support. To help parents and students through this difficult period, we have prepared a short guide covering: Key… Read More »

Free Webinar from 91ÖÆÆ¬ – Supporting Students

Male tutor explaining studies to group of students at their desks

Free GCSE English webinar from the experts at 91ÖÆÆ¬ This year many students have been affected by school closures, self-isolation and exam confusion from the impact of Covid-19. Understandably, parents and students have concerns about their schoolwork, curriculum topics, catching up and, of course, their exams. To support those whose education has been affected,… Read More »

What is Personalised Learning?

Male tutor explaining studies to group of students at their desks

The term ‘personalised learning’ comes from the idea that education should be tailored individually, rather than being delivered as a blanket concept. The idea stems from understanding students as individuals, each with very different strengths and weaknesses. Personalised learning manifests itself in various ways when applied to a classroom setting. From creating bespoke pathways through… Read More »