In this blog, we will provide you with an overview of the GCSE exams and their grading system to help you feel confident to support with your student's preparation. 

What is the Summer Slide?

The summer slide, or summer learning loss, is the phenomenon that sees children lose significant reading and maths understanding over the 6 week summer holidays, when they aren't practicing the skills and knowledge they've worked so hard on all year. Similar to learning a language or an instrument, or exercising in the gym, consistency is important when it comes to learning too.