Making learning work for you
“I think people often think it has to be one or the other. If you have a school that is supportive you may be able to do a combination of both. I don’t advise taking exams early just for the sake of it. There are certainly pros and cons. Jack’s athletics have benefited tremendously from taking this path. Now we’re in GCSE exam season he is doing three less exams so has a little more time and a bit less pressure. He has carried on swimming throughout his exams where others have needed to cut back.”
“As a mum I have loved the relationship we have built over the years with our Student Progress Manager, Pat. She’s like the Head of Year you might have in a school. She’s accessible, responsive, knows us and our journey and has always been interested in Jack as a whole person not just academically. I have been able to ask her for advice and have never felt like anything was missing. Similarly for Jack the feedback he gets from tutors is great. In particular, his Physics teacher leaves him detailed videos which are full of personality, examples and learning which help to create that sense of connection.”