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Personal Statement Advice in a Year Like No Other

Lucy Parsons

Personal Statement advice in a year like no other You don’t need me to tell you that this academic year has been like no other, with the closure of schools to most students and the cancellation of exams. Year 12 has been something of a forgotten year group in all of this – and some… Read More »

Your GCSE and A Level Lockdown Learning Catch-Up Plan

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Your GCSE  & A Level Lockdown Learning Catch-Up Plan No matter how hard your child has tried to keep up with their lockdown learning, it’s almost certain that there’s something missing from their education that would have been learned or developed if they were in school. And, as many students have been turned off learning… Read More »

Years 10 & 12 – The Forgotten Years?

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The concern of students in Year 10 and 12 being forgotten is a common refrain amongst both parents and students in these years following the shutdown of schools in March. With #gcses2021 and #alevels2021 trending, with many tagging their exam boards, messaging does give a feel of students really struggling. Year 12 “We can’t go… Read More »

Student Exam Grade Concerns – Predicted Grades Not Good Enough

A Level & GCSE Standardised Grades The Sutton Trust conducted a survey amongst A Level students about their concerns for the grading system adopted during the Coronavirus crisis: 43% of students polled believe their grades would be adversely affected using this system. 72% felt the new system was less fair than in a normal year.… Read More »

NEW: May Half Term Courses GCSE & A Level

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Online Courses – May Half Term Owing to the success of our online courses during the original Easter holidays, Justin Craig are offering courses for Years 10-12. These courses will maintain momentum, increase study skills and fill knowledge gaps. Our expert and experienced tutors will also ensure that students are prepared for when schools re-open,… Read More »

GCSE & A Level Online Courses – Summer Term

Justin Craig Education will be offering a range of online courses to support students during this uncertain period of school closures, to maintain momentum and to allow students to prepare for the next step. These courses have been adapted for online delivery, to ensure we continue to offer the following Justin Craig benefits: Small class… Read More »

OFQUAL: Further Advice for GCSE & A Level 2020 Arrangements

OFQUAL Arrangements for GCSE and A Level 2020 Examination Awards Last week Ofqual announced their plans for making sure students taking GCSEs, AS and A levels, as well as extended project qualifications and the advanced extension award in maths, get grades this summer. Information for teachers, heads of department and heads of centre, a message… Read More »

Applying for Medical School

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Applying For Medical School – Parents Guide Is your child considering medical school? Here’s what you need to know about the application process… So, your son or daughter has chosen a career in medicine, or is at least looking into it as an option. We’ve invited Kaplan, leaders in UCAT, BMAT and medical school admissions… Read More »

Ofqual Update re GCSE and A Level Exam Assessment

Ofqual Announcement on GCSE and A Level Grade Assessment “Since the Secretary of State for Education announced that the 2020 exam series in England would be cancelled to help fight the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19), we have worked at speed to develop a process which fairly recognises students’ work and makes sure they get their… Read More »