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How do I get my child to read?
How do I get my child to read? We all know the benefits of reading. However, it can be difficult to encourage our children to read. Alternatively, it might be that your child IS an avid reader, but they are still not doing well in English, which leads to frustration,...
How to write a newspaper article for Language Paper 2
Reverse Engineer: What you will gain from watching this video From this video, you will see: How your child can use what they have read to inspire their writing for Language Paper 2, Section B; What examiners are looking for, so that you can have insider knowledge and...
How to encourage your child to expand on their answers and use key vocabulary?
How to encourage your child to expand on their answers and use key vocabulary?From this blog, you will gain insights into: Why your child might not expand on their answers; Why your child might not use advanced vocabulary; Strategies to support your child in:...
How to structure a Literature Essay
At Uplevel Academy we teach our students to reverse engineer their essays. Why? Because it gives them a focus! How do you do this? You start by looking at the 'Assessment Objectives'. For Literature, regardless of the exam board (Eduqas, Edexcel or AQA), you need to...
How to encourage your child to expand on their answers?
You may have seen your child's report saying that your child needs to expand on their answers. But, how? We have a process to help idenitfy specific blocks holding your child back, but for today's video and blog, we will be delivering to you actionable steps to help...
Parents: What to do after your child sits one of their GCSE exams?
In this blog we are going to be offering advice on how to help your child deal with exam stress by avoiding triggering questions, and by offering solutions, so that you can support your child through their GCSE Exams. We all know that after a child has sat an exam, we...
Do parents/carers/guardians want their children to return to school in early March?
Do parents/guardians/carers want their children to return to school?Short answer: yes. Long answer: they have many concerns! Here is some data that I collected from a sample of parents/guardians/carers to give some insights into what concerns and worries they have in...
Are 2021 GCSE and A-level Exams really cancelled?
If you have been keeping up-to-date with the headlines, then you may think that GCSE and A-level summer 2021 exams have been cancelled, right? But, the reality is - it’s not that simple! Yes, exam hall exams are cancelled, but end of year, summer exams have not been...
Study-Aids for 11+
With so many books, revision guides and study aids to choose from, what is best for your child? It can be difficult to navigate all the resources out there, which is why I have put this handy list together. I break down the guides, according to the age they serve,...
How to spark a passion for science in your child?
What is science? Science can be defined as a way in which we view our world based on observation, testing and application. According to the Science Council, Science is the “pursuit and application of knowledge and understanding of the natural and social world...