Resources

Testing Times

When new parents ask about HE and exams, they think the worst part is getting started on the GCSE ladder, little do they know that, for so many of us, it is the getting your child to the exam centre that leaves you with sleepless nights and cold sweats.

KS3 Bookclub – The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde & Blue Dog

For use as a group discussion, as points to consider with your child/ren or on your own. This session focused primarily on context and the difference that makes to understanding a narrative.

COVID-19: Home Educating Group Guidelines

Since schools have started back, we have been wanting to get back to HEing too, but like most people, I was getting very confused as to what we could or could not do in terms of meeting up with other people, so I decided to investigate. 

IGCSE Sociology Links

List of links compiled for the CAIE Sociology IGCSE, June 2019 sitting. Later articles have been added, but may well have to be updated for future sittings and syllabi.

Timetables and To Do Lists

Weekly print outs that can be used for those that like to plan, are flirting with the idea of planning, or for those that really, really need to plan, but have so far put it off – like my son.

We Need To Talk About Gavin

20,000 students still having no grade at all after this summer’s cancelled exams. Many of whom are home educated. A case of ministerial incompetence or deliberate neglect of a minority group? Either way, we need to talk about Gavin.

Brexit Timeline

This session timelines the UK’s political relationship with Europe from 1945 to just after Boris Johnson prorogued Parliament (Sept 2019). There is a little student interaction, but it does require a session leader who has a fair knowledge of UK politics.