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 »
Revision Articles and Advice
Advice and Articles
What is Personalised Learning?
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
“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
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
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?
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 »
Personal Statement Advice in a Year Like No Other
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
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?
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 »