Near the start of the “new normal,” we wrote a requiem for coursework. Almost unbelievably, the time now feels ripe for a requiem to exams, in light of the GCSE exams being cancelled… Continue reading GCSE Exams Cancelled: Surviving Without an End-Point
Everything you need to revise Priestley’s Play is included in our An Inspector Calls Revision Guide. “Unsinkable, completely unsinkable…” Continue reading The Ultimate An Inspector Calls Revision Guide
Beyond explores whether the current situation makes a compelling argument for bringing back controlled assessments and GCSE coursework? Continue reading A Requiem for GCSE Coursework
Beyond English introduces the latest installement in our revision guide series: the Romeo and Juliet Revision Guide for GCSE English. Continue reading The Ultimate GCSE Romeo and Juliet Revision Guide
Beyond explores the root of back to school anxiety for the autumn term 2020, taking a look at research on happiness and wellbeing in classrooms. Continue reading Back to School Anxiety: Wellbeing in the Classroom
GCSE Results Day 2020 stands to be the strangest results day in recent history. It’s strange enough for educational professionals as they’re asked to effectively and honestly provide students with a grade but how do students feel about it all? A few months ago we shared Zara’s last day with you on the Beyond blog and now we’re sharing her feelings in the run-up to GCSE Results Day 2020. Continue reading GCSE Results Day 2020: A Student’s Perspective
Beyond explores the harmful, misinformed and damaging language of “The Lost Generation” with regards to The Class of COVID 19… Continue reading The Class of COVID 19: Why the Language of a ‘Lost Generation’ is Harmful and Damaging
Home education is a daunting task to school teachers with no experience of it and parents alike. In this blog, Amanda shares her tips to keep the calm! Continue reading Home Education: 3 Top Tips for Educating at Home
Marie is a secondary English teacher and content writer for Beyond – in this blog, she outlines how she will be managing time at home and looking after her primary school-aged son and daughter with a mixture of home learning, … Continue reading Home Learning: When the Schools Close, What Will We Do?
As large numbers of schools across the UK are to close, fully or partially, for an undetermined amount of time, Beyond takes a look at the impact that school closures, GCSE cancellation and sudden upheaval has had on one Year 11 student: Zara shares her last day at school with us. Continue reading Zara’s Last Day: Loss of Closure and the GCSE Cancellation
