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 »
Revision Articles and Advice
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NEW: May Half Term Courses GCSE & A Level
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 »
Lucy Parsons – Guest Blog: Reducing educational uncertainty in the Corona Crisis
“Since schools were closed and exams were cancelled parents and students in years 10, 11, 12 and 13 have been dealing with an extra serving of uncertainty alongside everything else that the Corona Crisis brings. Parents are asking questions like: • My child didn’t do well in their mocks, how will this affect their grades… 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
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 »
Cancellation of Exams: Justin Craig Easter GCSE & A Level Online Courses
Cancellation of GCSE & A-Level Exams: Justin Craig are here to help following the Government’s decision to cancel GCSE and A Level exams this academic year, it has been announced that Students’ grades will be awarded based on a range of evidence such as mock results and teacher assessments. Students will also have the opportunity… Read More »
Preparing for Independent Easter Revision
For students sitting GCSEs or A Levels this summer, the Easter holidays are always a crucial time for revision. However, due to the Coronavirus outbreak, this year’s cohort of students also have to deal with significant uncertainty and potential disruption. To help your child with revising independently over this crucial period, we have prepared a… Read More »
Preparing for School Closures?
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 »
