As the clocks prepare to spring forward, so are we—straight into our most jam-packed, supportive Easter Holiday tuition programme yet! We’ve been genuinely thrilled with the uptake and enthusiasm shown for these 90-minute sessions. The planning for each individual slot is well underway and we can’t wait to get started with you all in our brand-new Home Learning Space.
If you’ve booked in, your deposit links should have landed in your inbox this morning. If you haven’t received yours, please email us ASAP so we can chase it down—these sessions are in high demand, and we don’t want anyone missing out on a space they’ve reserved.
Debunking the Exam Board Myths 💥
Let’s clear something up once and for all: exam boards are not shadowy organisations out to trip students up. Far from it. Whether it’s AQA, Edexcel, OCR or WJEC, the goal of every exam board is the same—to provide fair, accessible, and appropriately challenging assessments that allow students to demonstrate what they know and can do.
Papers are written by current, experienced teachers who are well-versed in the curriculum. Once a question paper is created, it’s trialled, reviewed, standardised, and reviewed again before it ever reaches a student. Then, examiners (who are also often current teachers) are trained extensively and monitored during the marking period to ensure consistency and fairness.
So, what’s the key takeaway? There’s no secret agenda—just a clear path for you to shine. That’s what we’re here to help with.
Mastering Jekyll & Hyde: Our Latest Webinar 👥
Last Sunday’s Jekyll & Hyde Mastery Webinar proved to be extremely informative. We explored the duality of human nature—how Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde are two sides of the same coin—and examined how Stevenson uses this to present a chilling moral commentary on Victorian society.
We analysed how setting, character, and symbolism work together to show the internal conflict of Jekyll and tackled how to approach comparison questions with confidence and flair. We hope our attendees left with a stronger grasp of the novella’s themes, character arcs, and exam technique.
Up Next: Mastering English Language Paper 1 ✍️
🗓️ Tuesday 15th April | 🕥 10.30am - 11.30am
This next webinar will cover everything from the art of crafting compelling creative writing responses, to navigating the intricacies of Questions 1–4 on Paper 1. Perfect for those preparing for GCSE English Language this summer, this one’s not to be missed.
Home Learning Space Is GO! 🎉
We are thrilled to announce that our beautiful Home Learning Space is fully ready! A selection of our Easter Holiday sessions and many of our ongoing one-to-one and group tuition sessions will take place in this newly designed hub of learning. From calming aesthetics to practical comforts (and projector screens), it’s the perfect environment to feel focused, inspired, and confident.
Mental Health Focus: Stop the Spiral 🔄
It’s so easy to fall into a cycle of overthinking—especially when you’re waiting for grades, worrying about future exams, or wondering what might go wrong.
Research by the University of Michigan suggests that structured journaling and time-boxed "worry windows" (allocating 15 minutes each day just to get your thoughts out and then move on) significantly reduce anxiety. Techniques like deep breathing and grounding exercises also work to short-circuit that loop of catastrophic thinking. Stay present, stay grounded, and remember—you’re in control of the effort you put in.
Tip of the Week: Sleep Your Way to Success 😴
We can’t say this enough: sleep matters. A lot.
According to a 2023 review in the Journal of Sleep Research, teenagers who regularly get 8–10 hours of quality sleep per night significantly outperform their sleep-deprived peers in memory retention, information processing, and emotional regulation—all crucial for exam success.
Pro tip? Don’t revise in bed. Keep that space for rest and recharge only.
Life Outside the Books 📺🎈
Bradley was glued to the Severance finale this week—if you haven’t seen it, it’s a masterclass in narrative structure. Meanwhile, Arlo has decided that 5am is now the perfect time to belt out the alphabet; letter by letter, sound by sound (we’re thrilled, we really are 😅). A new obsession has also now taken hold in the BA Tuition household—Arlo has fully entered his Mickey Mouse era. Jemma, ever the enthusiastic mum, has leaned into it hard, belting out the Hot Dog Dance theme with Oscar-worthy commitment and pointing out hidden Mickeys like a Disney tour guide. Bradley is quietly researching earplugs!
Through all of the hard work you are putting in, remember to stay focused and to stay BA…Tuition!
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