Cambridge Online School & College International

A recent survey of 1,220 families shed light on their decision for choosing to home-educate rather than face-to-face learning.

The reasons provided for choosing to home-educate were primarily due to mental health and SEND concerns and fear of fines for low attendance. However, this survey highlighted that 90% were happy to continue home educating, stating that their child seemed "happier" and that their "mental health had much improved".

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A common question we receive is how to sit your exams when attending an online school. We do not provide an exam centre; however, students can easily find a local centre that accepts private candidates for sitting their exams.

We provide further assistance on our online learning platform for finding an exam centre closer to the time.

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Ofsted is planning an inclusion 'criterion' with the help of charities to understand how best to support vulnerable and disadvantaged pupils including those with SEND.

They aim to focus on evaluating whether schools are providing high-quality support to ensure every child is provided with the resources they need to learn.

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We have enjoyed welcoming our students into the new school year as they have been starting their classes this week.

If you have any concerns or are interested in applying for our online school, we are always happy to help so please don't hesitate to get in touch.

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🥳FREE Anti-Bullying Week 2024 Packs Are Now Available!🥳

There are less than 10 weeks to go until 2024: , which is taking place from Monday 11th to Friday 15th November. The Anti-Bullying Alliance have created everything you need – entirely free of charge – to help you get ready to choose respect in your school/setting:

❤️School Packs: Resources for primary and secondary schools which include lesson plans, films, cross-curricular ideas, and assembly plans. These school packs are focused on developing children’s understanding of respect, including how to disagree respectfully.

🥳Odd Socks Day Pack: Odd Socks Day is taking place on Tuesday 12th November. We have a school pack with an assembly plan ready to go – alongside an amazing song and video from Andy and the Odd Socks currently in the making!

🥳Parents and Carers Pack: A tool to help parents and carers have conversations with their children about bullying.

Find these resources, alongside other opportunities, on the Anti-Bullying Allaince’s website here: https://anti-bullyingalliance.org.uk/aba-our-work/news-opinion/free-anti-bullying-week-2024-packs-are-now-available

This year highlighted a huge rise in students receiving three A* grades in their A-Level results, up 50% from last year. The rise of A* grades also rose by 8% this year.

We want to congratulate everyone who received their A-Level results this year for their incredible hard work.

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Our AS and A-level sociology courses provide students with insights into societies around the world as they develop their understanding of social development, cultures, power, change, and more.

We offer flexible start dates for our sixth-form students, please let us know if you are interested in getting started.

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This outstanding story is of 41-year-old Dr Becs Bradford who graduated as a doctor only 6 years after receiving her first GCSE qualification at 35.

This recent news story highlighted that it is never too late to improve your qualifications and develop your knowledge when working towards your dream career.

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Congratulations to everyone receiving their GCSE results!

We hope you all got the results you were hoping for, and we wish you the best of luck in your further education.❤️

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Our online marine science courses give students an in-depth understanding of oceans, coastlines, and the different organisms within.

This course is available for years 10 and 11 (iGCSE) as well as AS and A-Level students. If you would like to find out more, please head over to our website.

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Homeschooling | Cambridge International Online School & College Cambridge Online School & College International is a popular online learning provider for pupils from primary school to college age, leading up to international GCSE & A-level for a large selection of subject.

We hope everyone achieved the results they were hoping for from their AS and A-Levels.

A huge congratulations for all the hard work everyone has put in. We wish everyone the best of luck for their futures! ❤️

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The Children's Wellbeing Bill focuses on child protection and safeguarding alongside removing barriers to opportunity and raising school standards to ensure a fair school system for every child.

It is important that every child has the opportunity to get the best out of their learning by receiving the support they need to succeed.

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Our online language courses provide students with the opportunity to learn the vocabulary, cultures, and traditions within.

We offer a range of languages for students to study for primary school, secondary school, and sixth form.

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KS2 SATs have seen a slight improvement in reading and writing in 2024 since the pandemic.

While the attainment is not yet back to pre-pandemic high, it is evident that we are on the right track. A key factor to continued improvement is to ensure every child is receiving the support they need for their individual learning requirements.

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Our online school is available for students aged 5 to 11, in primary school, secondary school, and sixth form.

If you are interested in viewing our full subject lists for each year group, please head over to our website for more information.

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Happy International Tiger Day! 🐅

This annual event aims to raise awareness for these magnificent big cats and their endangerment. The WWF strives to reduce tiger endangerment by highlighting what we can do to help.

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Recent studies have shown that mapping out and identifying bullying 'hotspots' has been successful in improving students' attendance.

It is important that every child feels safe and comfortable in their learning environment, so it is essential to protect them against bullying.

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Science provides students with insights into the world around us and the environment we live in. Our curriculum covers a range of interesting and engaging topics to provide students with an in-depth scientific understanding.

Our online secondary school offers science as combined and separate subjects depending on students' preferences. These subjects can also be continued in sixth form for those with a passion for science.

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Happy Summer Holidays! ☀️

We hope all our students have a fun and enjoyable summer; we look forward to seeing everyone back in September.

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Every child deserves to feel comfortable and supported in their education so it is important to focus on improving the support provided.

It has been highlighted that children with SEND and mental health issues have had lower attendance, so it is important to provide a safe and enjoyable environment for them to learn.

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Our online learning platform provides an easy-to-navigate hub for everything students need while attending our online school including their classroom links, timetables, and teacher contact information.

This makes it easy to access the resources they need during their online learning all in one place.

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We are incredibly proud of our teacher's dedication to raising money for MSF via a fundraising charity run from Birmingham to Wales.

Wishing you the best of luck tomorrow!

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The ability to write is essential in a range of subjects, not just English. It is also important beyond education in both our personal and professional lives.

It is important to restore a love for writing among young people to encourage them to build on their written communication and responses while expanding their vocabulary and writing techniques.

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There are a variety of revision styles and techniques for students to use when revising or recapping their knowledge.

Different methods work for different learners depending on what learning styles suit them. The best method is to find what works for them and continuously practice to improve their understanding.

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The Education Alliance is working with the Centre of Young Lives to help make schools more inclusive again. They are focusing on ensuring every child has access to education.

Inclusivity is essential, especially in education, to ensure everyone has the ability to learn.

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Learning a new language opens up a world of opportunities for students. Having the ability to speak more than one language can add a competitive skill to their employability.

Being able to speak multiple languages also allows communication with others around the world as students develop their understanding of different cultures and traditions.

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Students have a range of opportunities to choose from once they have finished college.

If they are interested in enhancing their skills, whilst still gaining work experience, apprenticeships are the perfect option. Or if they would rather continue their education, universities offer a range of subjects to study.

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Teachers have listed access to mental health services as one of their top priorities for education going forward.

Ensuring young people feel supported and that their well-being is put first is a priority we strive for.

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International Women in Engineering Day aims to highlight the amazing career opportunities available and inspire girls to follow their goals.

This day celebrates the work and achievements of women in engineering and signifies the progress made.

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It's important to balance school and personal life to ensure students still have time for the things they enjoy alongside their learning.

Online school offers a flexible approach to learning, so students have more time for their hobbies and interests whilst still getting the most out of their education. Planning a schedule also helps effectively balance their school and personal lives.

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