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Bottisham Village College is an ambitious school serving the rural communities of East Cambridgeshire, with a clear vision "to inspire, to care for and to enrich the lives of every student." Having reached its full capacity of 1,500 students, the College...

Books ignite young imaginations. From bedtime stories we are told as children to the cherished trilogies and series we take through our teens and into adulthood, everybody has their favourites.  With World Book Day taking place on 5th March, it’s...

Most children feel school stress at some point. For some, it shows up as tears over homework. For others, it’s irritability or suddenly “forgetting” about deadlines. As parents, it’s hard to watch and can make you feel out of your depth. The instinct...

Essay planning is the difference between knowing something and showing that you know it. When students lose marks in GCSE or A-Level essays, it’s rarely because they “don’t know enough”. More often, it’s down to structure and being able to...

Writing can be surprisingly personal for teenagers. It asks them to organise their thoughts, express opinions, and risk being wrong on paper. For some, that feels uncomfortable. For others, it’s simply overwhelming. Confidence in writing rarely improves...

Science shapes almost every part of modern life, from medicine and engineering to climate research and space exploration. Yet despite making up nearly half of the UK workforce, women remain underrepresented in many STEM careers. For girls growing up today,...

Learning can be a battle for many families. Children are tired after school, and homework can quickly turn into frustration on both sides. It’s no surprise that many parents worry they’re doing something wrong when learning doesn’t feel fun. The...

GCSEs are just around the corner, and with them may come a loss of focus or feelings of worry or hopelessness. Coming back to school after a long break can be difficult. The holidays are when sleep patterns slip, and study routines fly out the window. It’s...

It’s normal for students to feel mixed emotions at the start of a new term. Some may greet the start of school with eagerness and be ready to reset and do better. Others might feel tired or distracted after such a long break away from their desks. Tutors...