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Private Candidates Predicted Grades – A Dilemma
Private candidates are students who study independently, are home schooled or enrol with a distance learning provider, to be prepared for GCSE, AS and A Level examination. The numbers of private candidates have grown significantly in recent years. Private Candidates circumvent the school educational system. They choose to do so for many reasons which may …
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What Getting A “Predicted Grade in 2020” Means for Students
As you are aware The Secretary of State for Education announced that the 2020 examinations will be cancelled due to the Coronavirus pandemic. Our teachers at Summit Saturday School hold senior posts in their schools. They are experienced and very dedicated. Those students who continued classes online, have already been told what ‘getting a predicted …
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November Resits
If you obtain less than grade 4 in the June exam series, in the reformed GCSE English or GCSE Maths exam, you might well want to resit as a private candidate to achieve a higher grade.
11 Plus Summer Course
An 11+ Summer Course can help students to maintain their confidence in the topics they have been taught and, introduce valuable techniques to help with their 11+ entrance examinations in the autumn.
GCSE 9 to 1 Grades:
If you have children in year 11 taking GCSEs this year, many of their results will be reported on the new grade scale which runs from 9 (the highest grade) to 1 (the lowest grade).
REVISION STUDY TIPS
How to make your revision awesome and productive 1. The first and most important task of all is create a personal home study timetable. You would not drive to a new destination without a map! Your timetable will help you achieve the goals you set for each subject. 2. When creating your timetable start with …
What Parents Should know about KS2 SATs and Attainment 8
Key Stage 2 SATs and Attainment 8 – Why SATs is important for every child in primary school. SATs are tests that are given to primary pupils twice during their time at primary school. The first is at the end of KS1 (Key Stage 1) which is in year 2, and KS2 (Key Stage 2) …
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Reformed GCSE and A Levels
New GCSE, AS and A-levels Changes made by the Government to the exam system and qualifications mean that only the new qualifications which have been accredited by Ofqual can now be offered by awarding bodies. It is important to check with your Course provider that you are studying for the correct qualification. GCSE Changes 9-1 …
GCSE and A Level Reforms and How They Affect Retakes
The UK has slipped in the Global Education Rankings and the Government is keen to redress the balance. GCSE and A Level Reforms are aimed at moving the UK higher in the global education tables. GCSE Exam Grades Have Greater Significance GCSE C grade in English or English Language is compulsory for Apprenticeships. A minimum …
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Changes to GCSE’s AS and A Level Qualifications
Changes to some GCSE’s, AS and A-Level qualifications you should know about New GCSE’s will be linear and graded (9-1), rather than A* – C. If you are not aware of these changes it is important to visit the website of one or more of the awarding bodies, AQA, Pearson Edexcel, OCR or WJEC. C …
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