Helen Glynn’s Post

When I was Head of Department, GCSE results day was one of my favourite days. Weird, huh? Now I believe there is WAY too much pressure on young people to evidence attainment in a qualification that doesn't actually serve them. There are also teachers feeling real anxiety at this time, knowing they'll need to "explain their results". The reason I loved GCSE results day was because I got to feel genuine pride for the students. And our department GCSEs were usually amazing too so I got to feel proud of myself and my team. We need other areas to feel this pride for our students in our education system. We only have one place to feel that collective pride: academic results. It is way too narrow and puts too much pressure on those involved. We have too few KPIs in schools. Let's celebrate academic achievement, but let's also find other areas of success in our education system. #education #teach #teacher #gcse #student #learn

🎓 Supporting You This GCSE Results Day! 🎓 To all the parents of students receiving their GCSE results today, we want to extend our best wishes. Your children have worked incredibly hard to reach this point, and we’re proud of every single one of them. Remember, today is just one step in their journey, not the final destination. Whatever the results, know that we’re here to support your child. If things didn’t go as planned, there’s no need to worry—resits are always an option, and we’re here to help them achieve the grades they need. Our dedicated, award-winning tutors are ready to guide them through the next steps, whether it’s resitting exams or exploring alternative pathways. Their future is full of possibilities, and we’re here to help them every step of the way. Let’s move forward together! 💪 📲 https://lnkd.in/eBkVFytm #GCSEResultsDay #NLG #YourChildsFuture #ResitsAndBeyond

More kind words from clients today; I’m so delighted to receive positive reviews like this!🥰 Yes, I’ve had some new students join my GCSE groups this September.🤜🤛 Many students arrive with me with tales of woe relating to the recruitment and retention crisis – high teacher turnover leading to a poor classroom experience leading to underperformance.📉 Moreover, this year’s cohort, who left primary in lockdown, are really feeling the burden of the covid years.🤧 In my GCSE groups we focus on the type of study which really makes a difference in these circumstances.💻 It’s all about those four key elements: knowledge, exam skills, revision skills, confidence.🧠📝📖😎 Teachers rarely have the time to attend to all of this in the classroom because of the demands of the curriculum, even though there is a clear need now more than ever!📚 I always say that tuition is ‘an investment in life’.🧑👧➡👨🎓👩🎓 Why not come and see what I mean! #history #historytutor #uktutor #onlinetutor #internationaleducation #globaleducation

Sending postive thoughts & wishes to everyone (staff, former students, & the wider community) receiving their GCSE results today 💙 ... no matter what the outcome be proud of what you have achieved & remember that your grades do not define you, and if they are not quite what you hoped for it is not the end of your story either! #ResultsDay #GCSE #GCSEResultsDay #LifelongLearning #LoveLearning #AlwaysLearning #GradesDontDefineYou

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Let the partying commence…for the students! 🕺 💃 As the GCSE cohort of 2024 march on down to Reading Festival for the weekend, here is a summary of the outcomes and successes in my department on both of this years results days: GCSE Business 85% of students achieved 9-4. Well above the national average of 66%.  33% of students achieved 9-7. Well above the national average of 19.1%.  8% of students achieved a Level 9. Well above the national average of 3.7%. Some truly amazing work was carried out by the members of my team to get the students the grades above. My own classes achieved 90% and 91% 9-4, with added value of +1.3 and +1.55 respectively, and 45% of students achieving at least a Level 7. Department added value for this GCSE Business cohort stands at +1.13 (subject to slight change). A-Level Business 40% of students achieved A*-B. This is marginally below the national average of 41.6% 70% of students achieved A* - C. Bang on national average and our figure is potentially going to increase on appeal for a re-mark 100% A* - D. This is above national average Cambridge Technicals Technical Certificate 36% of students achieved between Distinction* and Distinction grade, the vocational equivalent of A*-A 76% of students achieved between Distinction* and a Merit grade, the vocational equivalent of A*-C. 100% of students achieved between Distinction* and a Pass grade, the vocational equivalent of A*-E A-Level Economics 31% A*-A. Just below national average of 32.1% 77% A* - B. Well above the national average of 63.7% 85% A* - C. Bang on the national average Wishing all students all the very best in their next steps, whether that be at a 6th form, at college, an apprenticeship, going into a job or off to university. #resultsday #results #alevelresults #GCSEresults #alevels #university #study #education #gcse #students

GCSE results day can be stressful, but remember, there's always a path forward. If you didn't get the grades you wanted, ACE is here to help with a range of vocational Study Programmes. Give us a call or drop us a message to explore your options. #results #collegeoptions #resultsday #gcse #ACEcanhelp

GCSE students in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland will soon receive their results, but how does the grading system work in England? GCSEs in England now use a numerical system from 9 to 1, replacing the old A* to E grading. This was introduced in 2014, with full implementation by 2020. The highest grade is 9, while 1 is the lowest with U remaining ungraded. Grade boundaries, set annually by examiners, determine the minimum marks needed for each grade. A 4 is considered a standard pass, while a 5 is a strong pass. Many sixth forms require a minimum number of 5s or 6s for further study. The shift to numerical grades was aimed at making GCSEs more challenging and transparent, with a focus on final exams rather than coursework. Additionally, it allows for clearer differentiation among high-achieving students. But did these changes achieve its goals? Results land on Thursday the 22nd of August! #GoodLuck #GCSEGrades #Education

Hundreds of thousands of GCSE students in England, Northern Ireland and Wales are receiving their results today. Here is everything you need to know about appealing against GCSE results, if you failed a GCSE exam, and what happens next: https://hubs.la/Q02M8HFP0 #ResultsDay2024 #GCSEResults

So, now that your exam entries have been submitted for the summer, let's get you the grades you've been working hard for!💪 We don't doubt that you'll be furiously studying and revising over the coming months! We could go on and tell you all about how best to prepare for your exams but what better than to hear it from one of the UK's leading Awarding Organisations, OCR! They have produced this fabulous guide, covering such topics as: ✅ Understanding your exam timetable ✅ Revision tips ✅ How to deal with exam stress ✅ What to expect on examination day and so much more. We really think you’d benefit from taking time out to read this guide. You never know, it just might make that difference that helps secure the grades you deserve!⬇️ 🔗 https://shorturl.at/vyQS2 #arcexams #arc #education #learning #students #student #knowledge #learn #exam #assessment #homeschooling #homeeducated #privatecandidate #GCSE #ALevel #examcentre