Mock results can stir up a lot of emotion in families. Relief. Worry. Confusion. Sometimes all three at once. For GCSE and A Level students, mocks often feel like a verdict on the future. For parents, they can raise urgent questions. Is my child on track? Do we need to panic? Should we change something now? Mock results are not a final judgement. They are information. Used well, they can become one of the most useful tools in a student’s school journey. This blog explains ho

Exams have a way of creeping into everyday family life. They sit quietly at the breakfast table. They appear in the car on the school run. They show up at bedtime, just as the lights go out. Over the next few months, SATs, GCSEs, and A Levels will bring pressure into many homes. Even confident students can feel unsettled. Even calm parents can feel stretched. Stress during exam season is not a sign of failure. It is a sign that something matters. The aim is not to remove stre

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