Neurodiversity and GCSE Assessment

Neurodiversity and GCSE Assessment

Neurodiversity and GCSE AssessmentSarah Kennett
Published on: 05/01/2026

Assessment lies at the heart of the GCSE qualification. Yet, for many neurodivergent students, exam outcomes don’t reflect their knowledge or potential. New research funded by the Nuffield Foundation is helping us understand why that gap exists.

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Why revision matters more than ever

Why revision matters more than ever

Why revision matters more than everSarah Kennett
Published on: 29/12/2025

Across UK exam boards such as AQA, Edexcel and OCR, exams increasingly reward clear reasoning, structured answers, and application of knowledge. This means revision strategies built purely around memorisation are less likely to translate into marks.

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Revision Newsletter

Revision Newsletter

Revision NewsletterSarah Kennett
Published on: 28/12/2025

Summary of the latest news in revision and exams.

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A Bundle of Potential

A Bundle of Potential

A Bundle of PotentialSarah Kennett
Published on: 26/11/2025

We so often expect young people to ignore whatever they’re feeling, switch off their emotions, and learn on demand. This post explores some simple strategies to help.

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