Starting The New Year As You Mean To Go On

Starting The New Year As You Mean To Go On

Each year, people ask, ‘So, what’s your new year’s resolution?’ Many of us feel a sense of pressure having to come up with something life-changing, such as becoming fluent in German, or going to the gym five times a week. But you can start small and build up – and as...
There’s More To Your Christmas Stocking…

There’s More To Your Christmas Stocking…

We’re in the festive season. Christmas music is played on the radio at every opportunity. Shop windows are full of sparkling lights. You might even be scared that dear Aunt Maud will never forgive you if she doesn’t receive her annual bottle of sherry, finished off...
Using News To Help With Writing Skills

Using News To Help With Writing Skills

Wherever we look, we can access the news. Many of you probably have a news app on your phone. Social media bombards us with links to current affairs. We literally have the world at our fingertips and can access this wherever we are – pretty much. So, that’s all great...
Non-Fiction: It’s All About The Little And Often

Non-Fiction: It’s All About The Little And Often

Whatever level you are at, reading non-fiction texts is likely to be an important part of your course. At Key Stage Three, you will be assessed on different types of it for your assignments, and at Key Stage Four, non-fiction texts are at the core of your Paper 1...
Making The Leap From GCSE To A-Levels

Making The Leap From GCSE To A-Levels

How Wide Is The Gap? Picture this: you’re well on the way with your GCSE (or IGCSE) courses and you feel comfortable with the feedback you are receiving. Things are good; TMAs are going well; your tutors are pleased – and then you need to start thinking about the next...