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Supporting Your Child Through Exams: Advice for Parents
Read More: Supporting Your Child Through Exams: Advice for ParentsSupporting Your Child Through Exams: Advice for Parents With mock exams underway this week (starting 2nd March) and summer exams fast approaching, we spoke to Tamsyn Kramer, MK College’s Head of English and Maths, and Marc Hulbert, Head of Sixth Form, about how parents can best support students at this crucial time. Preparing for GCSE exams By Tamsyn Kramer, Head of English and Maths …
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Supporting Your Child’s Wellbeing Through Exams
Read More: Supporting Your Child’s Wellbeing Through ExamsA Q&A with our Head of Wellbeing and Behaviour Exams can be a stressful time for young people and their families. We spoke to our Head of Wellbeing and Behaviour, Vicky Golder, about how parents can support their child during GCSE and A Level exams. What do parents need to know about supporting their child…
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Artificial intelligence: Opportunity, threat and the challenge of knowing what’s next
Read More: Artificial intelligence: Opportunity, threat and the challenge of knowing what’s nextArtificial intelligence is everywhere, so much so that it’s easy to forget how deeply it’s woven into our daily routines. AI is built into the latest phones and so is quietly shaping our experiences without us even thinking about it, helping us find information and edit pictures or text. As it becomes more pervasive, it…
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MK College launches ‘The Space’ to support student wellbeing
Read More: MK College launches ‘The Space’ to support student wellbeingMK College has launched a new initiative called The Space to offer students a calm, welcoming area when they feel overwhelmed or simply need time to reset. Introduced at the beginning of November, The Space is already proving popular with students across both campuses. The idea was developed by the College’s Student Engagement Mentor, Aaliyah…
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Supporting Students’ Attendance: How We Help Those Struggling with Anxiety
Read More: Supporting Students’ Attendance: How We Help Those Struggling with AnxietySupporting Students’ Attendance: How We Help Those Struggling with Anxiety At MK College, we know that regular attendance is one of the most important factors in a student’s success. High attendance is closely linked to achievement, but we also understand that some students may feel anxious about coming in, especially if they’ve had challenges with…
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Meet the Team: Jess Frohawk-McLucas, Enrichment Coordinator
Read More: Meet the Team: Jess Frohawk-McLucas, Enrichment CoordinatorAt MK College, enrichment activities are a big part of student life, helping young people explore their interests, develop new skills, and feel connected to the college community. We spoke to Jess Frohawk McLucas, Enrichment Coordinator, about her role and the exciting opportunities available for students beyond the classroom. How long have you worked at…
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Supporting Students’ Progression Why Attendance and English & Maths Matter
Read More: Supporting Students’ Progression Why Attendance and English & Maths MatterSupporting Students’ Progression: Why Attendance and English & Maths Matter At MK College, helping students take their next steps is at the heart of everything we do. In this blog post, Maria Bowness, Group Director for Curriculum Innovation and Pedagogy, explains why doing well in English and Maths, and attending lessons regularly, are two of…
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What is the difference between applying and enrolling for college?
Read More: What is the difference between applying and enrolling for college?If you’re leaving school and planning your next steps, you might hear a lot about applying and enrolling at college. They sound familiar, but they’re two different steps in your journey. Here’s a simple breakdown to help you understand, and make sure you don’t miss out! Step 1: Applying Applying is the first thing you…
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Amy Langford, Staff Profile
Read More: Amy Langford, Staff ProfileQ: How long have you worked at Milton Keynes College Group? A: I’ve been at MK College for over 20 years and have been in my current role for almost three years. My time at the College started in the Learning Support department supporting in and out of class. Over the years the landscape of…
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Supporting students to take their next steps
Read More: Supporting students to take their next stepsAs the end of the academic year approaches, we caught up with the College’s Careers Lead, Joanna Brown, to learn more about how MK College supports students to progress from one course to the next. There are many opportunities available for those who want to stay on at college, including moving into Higher Education (HE).…
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