Blog Posts under A Level

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Managing school anxiety this academic year

by Anita Naik

With back-to-school comes a range of academic and social pressures. A 2024 survey has revealed that 28% of 12-18-year-olds in the UK have avoided school in the past year due to anxiety. Half reported avoiding school and lessons because they could not cope, and 13% skipped school to avoid feeling anx...

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Is the Extended Project Qualification worth doing?

by Anita Naik

As you enter Year 12, you have the chance to take an Extended Project Qualification, also known as the EPQ. This is a Level 3 qualification that some students in England and Wales take alongside their A-Levels to add to their UCAS points and develop skills that will help them at university.

A top g...

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Back-to-School Preparation Tips

by Anita Naik

Helping children and teens transition smoothly from summer break into a school routine isn't always easy. With a new school year comes anxiety, a need to be organised and the capacity for some clear goal-setting. Here's how to help them be ready.

Organisation and preparation

Helping students be ...

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Results Day | What to do if you don't get the results you need

by Anita Naik

Not achieving the GCSE results required for A-Levels and university can feel devastating, but regardless of the cause, don't let lower grades deter you from pursuing your academic and career aspirations.

Failing to achieve the results you hoped for doesn't mark the end of your academic ambitions. W...

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GCSE results day | What to do next

by Anita Naik

GCSE results day is set for Thursday, August 22nd. The results will be released to schools on Wednesday, August 21st, and made available to all students the following day.

From this point, you will need to make decisions about your next steps, whether this means confirming your A-level choices, app...

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