Exam board websites are the best place to check the details behind your child’s qualifications. They typically include:

•  Course specifications and assessment overviews

•  Exam timetables and key dates, including results days

•  Information on resits and post-results services

•  Free past papers and mark schemes for revision

Main Exam Boards

AQA – GCSE and A-level specifications, key dates, past papers and support materials.
https://www.aqa.org.uk

Pearson Edexcel – GCSEs, A-levels and vocational qualifications, with detailed course information and past papers.
https://qualifications.pearson.com

OCR (Oxford, Cambridge and RSA) – GCSEs, A-levels, Cambridge Nationals, Cambridge Technicals and more.
https://www.ocr.org.uk

WJEC and Eduqas – Qualifications and resources used in Wales and by some schools elsewhere in the UK.
WJEC: https://www.wjec.co.uk
Eduqas: https://www.eduqas.co.uk

SQA (Scottish Qualifications Authority) – National Qualifications in Scotland, including National 5s, Highers and Advanced Highers.
https://www.sqa.org.uk

Cambridge International – International GCSEs and other international qualifications.
https://www.cambridgeinternational.org

If you would like a tutor to help your child understand their exam specification, develop exam technique or use past papers effectively, you can request a free list of local or online tutors from our website.

The UCAS website is the main route for university applications in the UK and also covers apprenticeships and other post-16 and post-18 options.

On the UCAS site you can:

•  Search for university, college and apprenticeship courses

•  Check entry requirements and key application dates

•  Find advice on personal statements, offers and results day

•  Explore alternative pathways and routes into higher education

Visit: https://www.ucas.com

Many families find it helpful to have a tutor who can support A-level or equivalent study, while also helping the student stay focused on their goals and entry requirements.

Some children and young people need additional support due to special educational needs or disabilities (SEND). Support can include in-school help from teachers and specialists, as well as an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan for those with more complex needs.

Useful starting points include:

•  Government guidance on SEND support in early years, schools and colleges

•  Information on Education, Health and Care (EHC) plans and how to request an assessment

You can find this via:
https://www.gov.uk/children-with-special-educational-needs
https://www.gov.uk/children-with-special-educational-needs/extra-SEN-help

If your child has SEND, many of our tutors have experience supporting pupils with additional needs. When you request your free list of tutors, you can mention any specific requirements so we can highlight tutors who may be particularly well suited.

Some families choose to educate their child at home rather than at school. This is known as elective home education. In the UK, parents are responsible for making sure their child receives an education that is suitable for their age, ability and any special educational needs.

Helpful sources of information include:

•  Government guidance on home education:
https://www.gov.uk/home-education

•  The education section of your local council’s website, which may include:

• How the council approaches home education
• Any local support, or exam centre information
• Ideas for enrichment activities, clubs and groups

Many home-educating families ask us to introduce tutors who can provide regular one-to-one lessons in core subjects, occasional support in specialist areas, or focused exam preparation if their child is sitting GCSEs or A-levels as a private candidate.

The education section of your local council’s website has information specific to elective home schooling including advice on parental responsibility to suggestions for enrichment activities.