Exams & Results

Guidance for parents on exams, results, grades, Results Day and what happens when results are unexpected.

Exams & Results

GCSE to A Level: Understanding the Step Up

Sep 1, 2026

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4 min read

GCSE to A Level: Understanding the Step Up

What the move to a higher level of study means as your child starts Year 12

Sarah Campos-Bell

Courses & Universities

Aug 18, 2026

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3 min read

Do GCSE Results Matter for University?

A quick guide for parents on how GCSE results fit into university applications and why certain grades deserve closer attention.

Sarah Campos-Bell

Exams & Results

Reviews of Marking Explained: 10 Things Every Parent Should Know

Aug 13, 2026

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6 min read

Reviews of Marking Explained: 10 Things Every Parent Should Know

When to consider a Review of Marking after A Level or GCSE Results Day, how the process works and what to do next.

Sarah Campos-Bell

Exams & Results

What Happens If My Child Misses Their University Offer?

Aug 2, 2026

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5 min read

What Happens If My Child Misses Their University Offer?

Understand what the different UCAS application statuses mean, why they appear and what happens next.

Sarah Campos-Bell

Exams & Results

What Do Grades Really Mean to Young People?

Jul 15, 2026

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3 min read

What Do Grades Really Mean to Young People?

Research suggests there is more to important grades than the results alone.

Sarah Campos-Bell

Exams & Results

Preparing for Results Day: Why Waiting Isn't the Same as Being Ready

Jul 8, 2026

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3 min read

Preparing for Results Day: Why Waiting Isn't the Same as Being Ready

The best time to understand the options is before you need them.

Sarah Campos-Bell

Exams & Results

Half Term, Heatwaves and Halfway Through

May 27, 2026

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3 min read

Half Term, Heatwaves and Halfway Through

When exams stop feeling like a sprint and start feeling like endurance.

Sarah Campos-Bell

Applying to University

UCAS Clearing Explained: A Practical Parent Guide for 2026

May 7, 2026

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4 min read

UCAS Clearing Explained: A Practical Parent Guide for 2026

What Clearing is, when it opens, and how to support your child with confidence

Sarah Campos-Bell

Exams & Results

Results Day: What Actually Happens and What To Do First

Apr 29, 2026

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5 min read

Results Day: What Actually Happens and What To Do First

A clear guide to Results Day- what happens, what it means and what to do next

Sarah Campos-Bell

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Exam Season: The Part No One Really Prepares You For

Apr 22, 2026

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2 min read

Exam Season: The Part No One Really Prepares You For

Why “not knowing” is often the hardest part for parents

Sarah Campos-Bell