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Adventures Await: Embarking on a Whimsical Journey into a New School Year! 

Can you believe it’s that time again? The scent of freshly sharpened pencils, the crisp pages of untouched notebooks, and the buzz of excitement in the air can only mean one thing – a brand new school year is about to begin! So, gather ’round, because we’re about to set sail on a whimsical journey filled with laughter, learning, and maybe a sprinkle of magic. Let’s dive into the wonderful world of starting a new school year! 

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Independent study at A Level

Flipped Learning is not a new concept, however, with the availability of technology, utilising resources already available has made Flipped Learning more accessible for all students. As Economics is a new subject to all students, I wanted to focus on developing the analytical skills that students need to engage with the subject during their lesson time, and renovated homework time to incorporate elements of prior learning to develop their Knowledge. Not only trying to teach the content in a shorter amount of time, I also wanted to improve student’s ability to work independently, and improve their natural curiosity for a subject.  

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The benefits of using a tutor: a personal view

We’re Anna and Louise, two mums of teens and young adults, and together we run Equipp, a business selling gifts for teenagers. We’re passionate about celebrating teens and helping them to happily achieve their potential. So we were delighted when Manisha from iXL Tutors asked us to share our personal experiences of using tutors; it’s a subject close to our hearts.

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Transitioning from GCSE to A Level

For many young people GCSE results day is a key factor in how they progress in their education, with young people now needing to stay in Education or training until the age of 18, more students are choosing to complete Level 3 qualifications (A Levels, BTEC courses, apprenticeships etc). It is a well-known fact that the transition from GCSE to A Levels is not easy, but we hope to help with that transition by sharing some top tips with you. 

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