Blog Posts under A Levels

Balancing Screen Time and Study Time: Tips for Parents

One of the curses of modern parenting life is the continuing battle of screen time. Not only how often your children are on their screens but also how extended use has been shown to affect concentration, sleep patterns, and schoolwork.

With children getting smartphones at an increasingly young age ...

Managing school anxiety this academic year

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...

Is the Extended Project Qualification worth doing?

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.

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Back-to-School Preparation Tips

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.

Helping students be ...

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

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...