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Stepping up to A Levels – A Student’s View

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At Justin Craig, 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?

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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 »

Home Learning Support from Justin Craig

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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 Justin Craig – Supporting Students

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Free GCSE English webinar from the experts at Justin Craig 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?

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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 »

Online Learning – Tips & Advice

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“With Covid cases rising, the number of schools sending home groups of pupils because of Covid-19 incidents could be on the increase. According to the Children’s Commissioner in September, around one in 20 children in England were out of school due to issues linked to the pandemic. Whilst the Government appears committed to ensuring that… Read More »

Reassurance in an Uncertain Year – Create a Study Plan That Works

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Justin Craig has been providing successful revision and tuition for 40 years, supporting parents and students, which has been particularly needed during the last two very difficult years. The team at Justin Craig would like to offer some expert help and advice for student exams – providing support in an uncertain year. Summer exams may… Read More »

New Portfolio – Tuition & Revision Courses

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Greater Tuition & Revision Flexibility from Justin Craig. First of all, Good Luck to all students receiving exam results this month! We are delighted to introduce Justin Craig Education’s whole new portfolio of Tuition and Revision Courses, providing greater flexibility to meet the needs of students throughout the academic year. The pandemic has fast-tracked many… Read More »

GCSE & A Level – Your Results, Grade Appeal and Autumn Exams

Many Justin Craig customers have enquired about revision courses in preparation for autumn GCSE and A Level examinations for their children. Ofqual have now published details about exam results and the next steps if you want to appeal your grades. To help you, we have highlighted some key points below. How Are Predicted Grades Calculated?… Read More »

Uni or a Gap Year for 2020-21?

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Starting University this Autumn? Or thinking of taking a Gap Year? It may be a very different experience from usual for new students. After a final school year cut short, with no exams, no proms, no leavers’ assemblies and an A level results day that will surely lack the usual emotional highs and lows, the… Read More »