Articles by

Alexia James

Alexia is from the UK and moved to China after graduating from studying Law in England. While in China she worked in the education, financial and legal sectors before moving to Russia and working in education, law and finally luxury retail. Alexia enjoys writing about all aspects of the UK Secondary School education system from Year 7 all the way up to undergraduate studies.

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School catchment areas: Can you apply for schools outside of your catchment area?

November 23, 2022
In MORE TIPS
4 min read

Find out what you need to know about school catchment areas and out of catchment area school applications for primary and secondary school.

Welsh School Holidays and Term Dates

November 18, 2022
In TRENDING
14 min read

If you need to know this year’s Welsh school holidays and Welsh school term dates, look no further. We’ve put it all in one place to keep you up to date.

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GCSE Maths Past Papers - Download Your FREE Maths Exam Papers

August 16, 2022
In EXAMS
22 min read

Download free GCSE past papers to help with your revision. GCSE Maths past papers and marking schemes, from AQA, Edexcel, Eduqas, OCR, WJEC, CEA and CIE.

What are the cheapest and best summer camps in Birmingham in 2022?

August 9, 2022
In PARENTING
7 min read

Looking for the best summer camps for kids and teens in Birmingham this year? We’ve compiled a list of the best and affordable camps

How to pass the Medway 11+ Test with Flying Colours

July 12, 2022
In EXAMS
13 min read

Is your child taking the Medway 11+ test? Find out if the 11+ is right for your child and how to prepare for and pass the 11 Plus Medway test.

Free 11+ Exam Papers With Answer Sheets

July 12, 2022
In EXAMS
23 min read

Wondering how your kids can do well in their 11 plus exams? Read all about the benefits of 11 plus practice papers right here.

The Best Art Supplies For Kids Summed up - Cheap and Mess-Free!

July 4, 2022
In Extracurricular Activities
8 min read

Wondering what the best art supplies for kids are? Using our expertise we’ve summarised the art materials that your child needs here.

Your GoStudent guide to the Non Verbal Reasoning CEM 11+ Test

July 1, 2022
In EXAMS
10 min read

We’ve written this guide to tell you everything that you could ever need to know for your child taking the 11+ non verbal reasoning test by CEM

Ever Wondered What Lawnmower Parenting Is About?

June 23, 2022
In PARENTING
7 min read

What are lawnmower parents? Learn more all about this parenting style, how to spot lawnmower parenting and the impact that it has on our kids today

The Parenting Book That You Can’t Miss Out On!

June 15, 2022
In PARENTING
8 min read

Looking for a great parenting book? Whether you’re raising toddlers, children or teens these parenting book suggestions will support your parenting

Unseen Text: How to Analyse a Poem for GCSE English Literature

May 16, 2022
In ENGLISH
5 min read

Learn how to analyse a poem for GCSE Unseen Text. Follow this easy step-by-step guide to help you to get full marks in your English Literature GCSE!

What is Experiential Learning? How to Use it in the Classroom

May 2, 2022
In TEACHING TECHNIQUES
8 min read

If you’ve ever wondered what is experiential learning and how you can add more experiential learning in the classroom then you can read these top tips.

UK Students Are Grappling With Maths Anxiety – Yes, It’s a Real Thing!

April 25, 2022
In TRENDING
6 min read

Is maths anxiety stopping from doing maths homework and scoring highly in maths tests and exams? We can help you learn how to overcome maths anxiety.

We’ve Got You Covered! 5 Ways You Can Support Your Child With Their Revision

April 20, 2022
In WHAT WE DO
9 min read

Are you wondering what you can do to support your child with their revision? We’ve got you covered! Discover 5 ways you can support your child right here.