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. More Details
Looking back: making the most 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. Subscription RequiredEnter Access CodeMore Details
Personal Statement 2: What to include - video Video (6 mins) - Students discuss the content they included to make their personal statement effective 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 Getting the Grades video (6 mins): the final video in this growth mindset suite where students share how it's normal to get a low grade throughout sixth form and resilience & 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 Subscription RequiredEnter Access CodeMore Details
Thinking ahead: preparing academically video Video (4 mins) students in their first year at university reflect on what sixth formers can do to prepare for university 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 - Challenges and advice - video EPQ - Challenges and advice - 4 mins video Subscription RequiredEnter Access CodeMore Details
Motivational video drawing on speech by Michelle Obama - 11 mins video EXAM MOTIVATION - Before You Doubt Yourself, You Need to See This!! More Details
