Welcome to our Insights page - a valuable resource offering guidance on how to support your child's academic journey. With a focus on practical approaches, this section provides a comprehensive range of articles, resources, and tips designed to empower and equip both students and parents with the knowledge and tools they need to enhance educational experiences and achieve academic success.
GCSE English Language is among the most important subjects in any student’s educational journey. This course facilitates effective oral and written communication, both of which are crucial skills for success in later life. The very importance of these skills can make the course seem, understandably, a little daunting.
Read MoreFor the Combined and Triple pathways, GCSE Physics focuses on a number of key topics. The following is based on the AQA syllabus, but the topic areas do not vary widely between exam boards. Since the Department for Education (DfE) are strictly prescriptive in the substantive content assessed as part of the GCSE science curriculum, the only difference that really exists between exam boards is in the combination of topics within each respective paper.
Read MoreAs the top provider of homeschooling in Bermuda, Chapkin Edwards is well placed to offer advice on the suitability of this pathway for Bermudian families. In many cases it is the best option for your child’s education, whether it be early years, GCSE, A-Level or IB.
Read MoreThe first step in achieving a top grade in GCSE Chemistry is absolutely crucial: getting to know the specification inside out. The substantive and procedural knowledge required in your chemistry exams will depend both on your exam board and whether you are taking foundation or higher, combined or triple.
Read MoreAttention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a condition that affects children and can persist into adulthood. It is characterised by persistent patterns of inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity that significantly impact daily functioning and development. Children with ADHD may have difficulty maintaining focus, organising, and sustaining attention. Hyperactivity often manifests as restlessness or an inability to remain stationary, while impulsivity can result in hasty decision-making or interrupting others. The severity and presentation of ADHD can vary, and symptoms may change or evolve over time.
Read MoreDue to the structure of the IB, Maths forms a crucial part of every student’s educational journey. Yet there are a number of different options for Maths IB, which depends on whether you are taking Standard or Higher Level, as well as which subject within IB Maths you are studying: Analysis and approaches, or Applications and interpretations.
Read MoreA-Levels focus on specialised study in fewer subjects. Here the focus is on depth rather than breadth in exploring your subject areas. IB, on the other hand, offers a more holistic education, encompassing a broader range of subjects and mandatory core components that encourage critical thinking, research, and a well-rounded education.
Read MoreMaths GCSE is an unavoidable and important part of every student’s educational journey. The required knowledge for GCSE Maths varies depending on the specific syllabus and the level at which the exam is taken, either Foundation or Higher level.
Read MoreA personal statement is the centrepiece of the application process for any undergraduate course at a UK university. Submitted through University and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS), the personal statement provides the opportunity to convey to the university those traits and attributes that make an applicant stand out from the crowd.
Read MoreA scholarship is an award offered by UK Independent Schools to students who excel in a particular realm of school life. Typically, these awards offer reduced fees, but they also confer prestige on students and look great on CVs and Personal Statements. Though most commonly awarded for academic excellence, scholarships may also be awarded for prowess in sport, art, drama and music.
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