University of Oxford
Getting Through Your GCSEs is developed and delivered by the University of Oxford for Study Higher.
Getting Through Your GCSEs
Practical support and guidance to manage and succeed in year 11, from the University of Oxford
Activity Type: In-school workshops, and student conference at the University of Oxford.
Aim: To offer practical support and guidance to enable Year 11 students to manage their final GCSE year to the best of their abilities.
Year Group: Year 11
Gatsby Benchmarks: 7
Providing practical support and guidance to enable Year 11 students to manage and succeed in their final GCSE year.
- Revision timetabling
- Revision tips and methods
- Tips from a GCSE examiner
- Guidance on wellbeing and mental health
- Study skills
This free programme is developed and delivered by the University of Oxford for Study Higher. Provision for 2020-21 is currently under review.
Contact
If you are a member of school staff who would like to find out more about Study Higher opportunities from the University of Oxford, please pop us an email.
Eligibility criteria may apply to access our programmes.
What people say
Felt better prepared to effectively manage their time
Understood that preparing for GCSEs is a useful transferable skill, for example for A-Levels/college, university, or work
Could better recognise their own well being needs
Could better recognise triggers and symptoms connected with academic pressure
of teachers would recommend to others
Felt better prepared to manage the pressures of revision and exams
I learned... That I need to motivate myself to take control of my time and revision so that I can succeed in exams
Year 11 pupil
I learned... That I can talk to people about my mental health and that there are people who can help with my revision
Year 11 pupil
Oxford Imps, goal setting and the mental health sessions were very productive and well organised. The staff were engaging and got their message across. Thanks for a great event!
Teacher
The most useful presentation was on the topic of mental health and wellbeing, which will allow me to get the best out of myself and maintain my health
Year 11 pupil
Found the day very interesting with lots of helpful handy tips that I will use throughout the school
Teacher
Goal setting and motivation [session] was very down to earth and truthful
Year 11 pupil
The examiner tips were really helpful as I found out how to answer my GCSEs perfectly
Year 11 pupil
