Oral examinations carry their own distinct requirements — and yet the staff facilitating them don't always receive the same level of preparation as those working in written exam rooms. This practical, accessible course is designed to change that. Across six short videos, this course equips invigilators and exam staff with everything they need to facilitate oral assessments with confidence, compliance, and care. From understanding the specific demands of the oral exam format to navigating JCQ guidelines, setting up the right environment, supporting nervous candidates, managing access arrangements, and handling the unexpected — this course covers the full picture of the invigilator's role, from preparation through to post-exam responsibilities. Whether you're new to oral examinations or looking to refresh your practice ahead of an upcoming assessment season, this course offers clear, regulation-informed guidance grounded in real-world scenarios.

This practical course is designed for teachers, heads of department, and anyone supporting students in the final stretch before their GCSE English exams. Whether you're running booster sessions, leading intervention groups, or looking for fresh strategies to reignite student progress, this course gives you targeted, high-impact tools you can use straight away.  Across six short videos, we explore how GCSE English Language and Literature are structured and where marks are really won and lost, how to diagnose individual gaps quickly, and how to shift the mindset of students who feel it's already too late. We cover the language techniques and exam skills that make the biggest difference under time pressure, from mastering assessment objectives to structuring strong responses on both papers. We also look at practical approaches for motivating disengaged learners, supporting students with SEND, and giving families meaningful ways to help at home.  Because with the right focus and the right strategies, progress is always still possible. 

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This engaging and thought-provoking CPD course explores one of the most fundamental — and frequently overlooked — aspects of working with children and young people: what it truly means for a child to feel safe. Going far beyond physical safety procedures and risk assessments, this course takes a holistic and deeply practical look at the multiple dimensions of safety that every young person needs in order to learn, connect, and flourish. Drawing on trauma-informed practice, emotional literacy, growth mindset theory, and person-centred approaches, participants will leave with both a richer understanding of children's needs and a concrete toolkit of strategies to apply in their own setting.

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As an education professional, you know that proper exam invigilation is essential to maintaining the integrity and fairness of assessments. Our Certificate in Invigilating Exams equips you with the knowledge and practical strategies to excel in this critical role.

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