Sarah KennettNew government research links how much pupils feel they belong at school to their GCSE results, with a gap of a full grade between those who do and those who don't. SEND, disadvantaged, and female students report the lowest ratings.
Sarah KennettAssessment 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.
Sarah KennettApproximately one in seven school pupils in the UK is officially diagnosed as neurodivergent (ADHD, autism, dyslexia, etc.). Yet when it comes to the pivotal moment of GCSEs, a worrying pattern endures: neurodivergent students under‑perform compared to peers despite access arrangements designed to level the playing field.
Sarah KennettADHD-friendly revision made simple: short, timed sprints; movement breaks; multisensory recall; immediate feedback. Small wins build momentum.
