Although schools currently remain open, the UK Government is warning parents that its policy may change as Covid-19 virus outbreak worsens. With GCSE and A Levels starting in May, anxieties are growing amongst parents and students about the consequences of such measures in the short term for students preparing for and sitting exams. For A… Read More »
Revision Articles and Advice
Advice and Articles
CORONAVIRUS: Policy & Update
With the current Coronavirus situation evolving rapidly, we would like to reassure our customers that Justin Craig Education will always put the health and well-being of our students, staff and their families at the forefront of any decisions regarding the running of our courses. All staff at our centres are fully aware of the current… Read More »
How to Revise for English Literature GCSE
This article, which is focused on English Literature GCSE, is one of three articles on how to work smarter and revise for year 11 English students. In addition to helping clarify what students are actually being examined upon, our highly experienced tutors provide some useful revision and exam technique advice. Links to our other articles… Read More »
HOW TO REVISE FOR ENGLISH LANGUAGE GCSE
This article, which is focused on English Language GCSE, is one of three articles on how to work smarter and revise for year 11 English students. In addition to helping clarify what students are actually being examined upon, our highly experienced tutors provide some useful revision and exam technique advice. Links to our other articles… Read More »
WORK SMARTER WHEN REVISING FOR ENGLISH GCSE
All ambitious students work hard. However, hard work alone is unlikely to get the grades you feel that work deserves! According to Peter Thompson, one of our most experienced English tutors, the key skill is NOT to work harder but to work SMARTER. In this article, we explain what is meant by working “smarter” when… Read More »
“Studying With The Brain In Mind” Workshop
Thank you to all who joined our special event, led by Bradley Busch from InnerDrive. It was a great evening which, based on your positive feedback, went down extremely well with both parents and students. During the workshop, Bradley provided some fascinating insights into the teen brain, learning and key student behaviours, including: • Motivation… Read More »
Interactive Workshop for Parents & Students: Studying with the Brain in Mind
We are delighted to invite you to our interactive workshop, which will be led by Inner Drive, the highly regarded mindset coaching company. The Event This interactive workshop will provide insights into the teen brain and lots of practical advice to help students study more efficiently. By better understanding how the brain works, students are able… Read More »
Private Tuition – What is The Best Option?
According to the latest annual Sutton Trust/Ipsos-Mori survey, one in four young people now receive private or home tuition. As for the reasons for tuition, one in three (33%) pupils received tuition for specific GCSE exams whilst almost half (47%) said it was to help with their school work in general. Choice of Tuition Options… Read More »
Why is Year 12 is more important than ever?
A Level reforms now complete Over the past few years, A Levels and AS Levels have undergone significant reform, with the key changes being: The decoupling of AS and A Level qualifications in England The creation of a new standalone AS qualification and a 2 year linear A Level Exams at the end of the… Read More »
Are AS Levels Important?
What are AS Levels? An AS Level is the first full year of A-Level study. Students study a subject for one year and achieve an AS-level qualification which is independent from a subject you take through to full A-level. Most students will take an extra AS-Level in their first year before fully focusing on their… Read More »