Turning it around in Year 13 video Getting the Grades video (6 mins) to play in autumn term of year 13 to highlight the need for some to change their study habits Subscription RequiredEnter Access CodeMore Details
Leap from Year 12 to Year 13 - video Getting the Grades video - a great resource to show Year 13 when they return from their summer break. Subscription RequiredEnter Access CodeMore Details
Looking back: making the most out of sixth form - video Getting the Grades Video (6 mins) students in their first year at university reflect on what they realise they valued about sixth form - great to play to Year 13 Subscription RequiredEnter Access CodeMore Details
Personal Statement 1: The Process - video Video (6 mins) - Students discuss how they approached writing the personal statement, how many drafts, don't waffle, use evidence in the new personal statement format Subscription RequiredEnter Access CodeMore Details
Mental Health : feeling overwhelmed video Video (6 mins) - successful students discuss feeling overwhelmed in Year 13 and how to cope Subscription RequiredEnter Access CodeMore Details
Mental Health: 'Failure' is normal Getting the Grade video (6 mins): students share their challenging moments throughout sixth form where they felt they underperformed or 'failed' Subscription RequiredEnter Access CodeMore Details
Attending lessons: valuing every one (5 mins 21s) captioned video GETTING THE GRADES VIDEO - top performing students explain why it's important to value lessons. Includes mini-plenaries and 'Think about' discussion at the end. Subscription RequiredEnter Access CodeMore Details
Growth and Fixed Mindset 3: Risk, Resilience and Feedback GGetting the Grades video (6 mins): the final video in this suite where students share how it's normal to get a low grade throughout sixth form: resilience and feedback are so important. Subscription RequiredEnter Access CodeMore Details
Asking for help: teachers - video Getting the Grades video (5 mins) in which A-Level students encourage others to value asking for help from teachers Subscription RequiredEnter Access CodeMore Details
Asking for help: other students Getting the Grades video (5 mins) in which sixth former students discuss the value of seeking support from colleagues and friends Subscription RequiredEnter Access CodeMore Details
Motivation 2: Finding ways to keep going - video Getting the Grades video (5 mins 30 secs): great to show leading up to exams. Hear from students who found strategies to keep studying and revising. Subscription RequiredEnter Access CodeMore Details
Developing Understanding 1: Making the most of lessons (4 mins 22s) captioned video GETTING THE GRADES VIDEO - mini-plenary points throughout and a discussion activity at the end Subscription RequiredEnter Access CodeMore Details
Developing Understanding 2: Deepening your subject knowledge (6 mins) captioned video GETTING THE GRADES VIDEO with two mini-plenary points throughout and a discussion activity at the end on deepening subject knowledge and understanding More Details
REDUCING EXAM ANXIETY 1: BUILDING UP TO EXAMS Getting the grades (6 mins) video - students share strategies and advice about coping with the build up to their exam period More Details
REDUCING EXAM ANXIETY 2: EXAM DAYS Getting the grades (5 mins) video -how to manage anxiety during the exam, especially if there are some very challenging questions: students share their advice More Details
PERSONAL STATEMENTS: SECTION 1 - MOTIVATION FOR THE COURSE VIDEO Getting the grades (5 mins) video - lots of advice from students about showing motivation for the course in the new personal statement format Subscription RequiredEnter Access CodeMore Details
PERSONAL STATEMENTS: SECTION 2 - PREPAREDNESS FOR THE COURSE VIDEO Getting the grades (5 mins) video - advice from students about using supercurricular experiences in the new personal statement format Subscription RequiredEnter Access CodeMore Details
Looking ahead: making the most of sixth form video Getting the Grades Video (5 mins) students in their first year at university reflect on what sixth formers can do to prepare for university Subscription RequiredEnter Access CodeMore Details
Sixth Form Community 1: supporting one another Getting the Grades video (5 mins) - students share how they came to realise that supporting each other was they key to success More Details
Sixth Form Community 2: A positive environment for everyone Getting the grades video (6 mins) builds on Community 1 video by exploring tolerance in the sixth form community Subscription RequiredEnter Access CodeMore Details
SIXTH FORM COMMUNITY 3: MUTUAL RESPECT AND HAVING A VOICE Getting the Grades video (6 mins) - leads to a discussion about respecting each other and also reflecting on whether we also contribute to victimisation Subscription RequiredEnter Access CodeMore Details
Visiting Universities 1: Visiting early and choosing where to go Getting the Grades video (6 mins) - emphasis on booking early and as many as you can, being organised, sharing lifts, what to do when you get there Subscription RequiredEnter Access CodeMore Details
Visiting Universities 2: Visiting Firm and Insurance Universities Getting the Grades video (5 mins) - although many studnets get their Firm choice, lots get insurance or clearing: so visiting insurance choices is important Subscription RequiredEnter Access CodeMore Details
EPQ - Benefits and challenges - video Getting the Grades video (7 mins). Students who've been through EPQ and gained A*/A impart advice and share the challenges. Subscription RequiredEnter Access CodeMore Details
