And why students often get stuck at Grade 5. If you are reading this then hello and welcome! The question I am asked the most by parents every year is 'Why is my child stuck at Grade 5 in English and how can they get Grade 9?' so I am good at answering it specifically (if not concisely - apologies, a lengthy response is below!) Let me introduce you to Adam - a year 10 student who (hopefully like your child) works hard in English. He always got good grades and performed above the expected...

If you're wondering how to encourage your teenager to read this summer, read on. Many parents worry that once school finishes, reading disappears too. The good news is that building a reading habit is often less about pressure and more about creating the right environment. A great book can be the start of a lifelong reading habit. Having a child who reads is a bit like having a dog that sits quietly beside your chair in a café while you munch on a croissant. It gives parents a wonderfully...

Wondering what to do after GCSE mock results? Mock grades can bring relief, disappointment or uncertainty, but they don't determine your child's final GCSE outcome. In this guide, Senior GCSE English Examiner Suzy Mersereau explains what mock results really mean, how to interpret teacher feedback and the practical steps parents can take to help their child make meaningful progress before the final exams.