by Joanne Oguntimehin | Sep 25, 2017 | Education, Users
What is it? Introduced in 2011, pupil premium is additional funding given by the government to raise the attainment of disadvantaged pupils and to close the gap between them and their peers. How much does the school get? Who qualifies? A child may be eligible...
by John Nichols | Sep 22, 2017 | Mental Health, Students, Teachers, Tutors
In the next blog of this series, the Get My Grades Team is going to take a look at what the ‘Chimp Brain’ is and how it affects us. What do we mean by ‘The Chimp Brain’ All animals need to survive and reproduce; exactly how they make sure they do this is...
by Bryden Commons | Sep 21, 2017 | Mental Health, Students
When we’re in pain or feel sick, most of us are all too happy to take the time to care for ourselves. We might see a doctor, take medicine or simply spend a day in bed to rest. So why do we not take the time to care for our mental health? Over the next few weeks we’re...
by Joanne Oguntimehin | Sep 20, 2017 | Exams, Key Stage 4, Students
We’ve seen the headlines and we’ve heard the talk of GCSE’s having ‘changed’ and become more ‘rigorous’. Let the Get My Grades Team attempt to demystify what exactly has changed and more importantly why. Firstly, what has changed? No more A*-G grades, there is a new...
by Bryden Commons | Sep 19, 2017 | Politics, Students
In this blog series we will explore British values, from who runs the country and how, to respect and tolerance. First up, how do you decide who rules the country? Although Queen Elizabeth II is the longest reigning British monarch, the country is actually ruled by...
by Bryden Commons | Sep 14, 2017 | Exams, Families, Mental Health, Revision, Wellbeing
The lead up to exams can be an extremely stressful time for young people, and in turn for worried carers. It can seem difficult, sometimes impossible, to help a stressed-out teenager. As a parent, it can be really tough to feel like you can’t help your child, but...
