Description: Dissecting the EPQ An Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) is an independent research project that you could undertake in year 12 or year 12 and 13. It amounts to an AS, (half an A Level), worth of UCAS points so it could help you get into University, but it takes a considerable amount of work. […]
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Description: Tutor shares their top tips when it comes to revision. There’s plenty of advice out there but here are the revision tips that worked for me in my GCSEs and A Levels. Do not leave it to the last minute Revise consistently throughout the year by taking summary notes at the end of each
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Description: Maths tutor Alex shares his tips on writing an excellent personal statement. Your personal statement is your chance to show that you genuinely care about your subject and have taken concrete steps to pursue your interest in it. Quality over quantity Firstly, the more books you say you’ve read, the more books you could
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Description: What to do after graduating from university when looking to secure your first placement. Advice on finding roles to pursue and how to better your chances of employment. Depending on your University course, after completing your studies you may be immediately searching for employment. Some degrees will result in a clear career path, for
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Dyslexia is commonly associated with difficulty with reading, writing and spelling. This can be due to issues ‘decoding’ new words, meaning a child with dyslexia may struggle to recognise and manipulate words. Children with dyslexia may need to work harder than their peers to develop literacy skills. It is estimated that 1 in 5 children
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Description: Tips to improve your memory and retention for studying purposes, including larger lifestyle factors and learning techniques. When looking to improve your memory for studying purposes there are a variety of techniques you can try. It is also important to consider larger lifestyle factors that have a large impact on your memory, retention and
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Description: An outline of some of the common mental health problems experienced by young people, key symptoms and ways to help. When looking for mental health problems in young people, the below points include some indications of mental health issues and the signs. Mental health problems in young people may be more common than you
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Description: A list of top independent and grammar schools in London boroughs, including key basics, admissions and locations. Whether you are looking for an independent school or grammar school the list below can help you get thinking about potential options. This list covers a range of single-gender and co-educational schools for a variety of age
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Description: How to develop confidence & self-belief in students with low self-esteem and the possible causes Students with low self-esteem are more likely to be critical of themselves, lack confidence and focus on the times they have failed rather than the times they have succeeded. Self-esteem matters as children who feel good about themselves are
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It has been found that more people are opting for homeschooling in recent years, with a rise of 40% over three years prior to the pandemic. The two key reasons given by parents were to improve their child’s mental health and to avoid them being excluded. Questions about classroom sizes and all children receiving the
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