Resource ideas from books, website links to online Resources from Cardiff & Vale Tutors. Helpful ideas for home schooling too!
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Y6 to Y7 Survival Guide -Check out our Cardiff & Vale Tutors Guide to the Transition from Primary to Secondary School
https://www.mathsdiy.com/ offers includes WJEC past papers
We offer courses in Functional Skills. We can provide tutors who can support with L1 and L2 courses, in English and Maths. The Level 2 is GCSE equivalent. If you do not want a tutor we can supply the course materials so you can work independently. We can organise and set up online exams in English and Maths Level 1 and Level 2. These are online exams that mean the exams can be taken at your own home, using your laptop. There is a lot of flexibility! Do get in touch for more information.
ONLINE RESOURCES
Summer Reading Recommendations
https://collins.co.uk/pages/book-squad-parents
Maths resources with information in Welsh (Cymraeg) and English
GCSE History Resources for WJEC and all exam boards can be found on the School History website. Covers KS3, GCSE and A level.
The 2022 Curriculum – What Parents Need To Know
An Overview of The Welsh Education System
The Laws on Home Education in Wales
National Reading and Numeracy Tests in Wales Explained For Parents
The Welsh ALN Act, 2020 – Information For Parents
The Special Educational Needs System is currently being replaced by a new statutory framework that was set out in the Additional Learning Needs Act (Wales, 2019). Implementation of the ALN Code began in September 2021 and will be completed by August 2024.
ONLINE RESOURCES
Secondary Maths: https://www.mymaths.co.uk
Primary Maths https:www.mymaths.co.uk
https://www.twinkl.co.uk/resources/adnoddau-cymraeg-welsh-resources
https://beta.gov.wales/current-school-curriculum
www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/
cadw.gov.uk for Education packs
Links and Resource Ideas For Home Schooling
We offer Functional Skills to Home School students-courses, tutors and online exams, which can be taken at home.
Exams can be daunting, but the right access arrangements can make a world of difference. Access arrangements are special provisions made for students who need additional support during exams due to disabilities, learning difficulties, or temporary conditions. We offer the services of a trained Access Arrangement Assessor for schools and parents. Do get in touch to explore this support.
If you are looking for mental health support, please be aware that there are non-fee-paying services available. We recommend contacting your GP in the first instance for guidance and referral.
Meic is a confidential helpline for children and young people up to the age of 25 in Wales. Support is available via phone, text, or online chat.
Meic’s number 080 880 23456
You may also find helpful resources at: www.givesyoujoy.com
Academic Tuition – Fun Activities – Gives You Joy
Interview and Exam Marking Support
We offer a Practice Exam Marking service and NEA coursework guidance including detailed individual feedback for each student. All A level, GCSE & IGCSE marking will be completed by experienced Examiners. We can offer WJEC, Eduqas, OCR, AQA & Edexcel trained Examiners.
We offer Undergraduate Interview practice and support UCAT, BMAT, LNAT , ESAT, GAMSAT, TMUA as well as Oxbridge (Oxford and Cambridge ) Interview Practice.
We offer university interview preparation or for an interview with a competitive course. These tailored interviews with experienced tutors can help build confidence, perfect your answers and help make a memorable impression..
Lesson Resources For Tutors
www.tes.com/teaching-resources
Oxford International AQA Exams
Welsh Joint Education Committee
Snap Cymru is very helpful https://www.snapcymru.org/about-us/
https://www.ipsea.org.uk/Pages/Category/service-overview
Independent Parental Special Education Advice (IPSEA) is a volunteer based charity which gives FREE and INDEPENDENT advice to parents about education.
IPSEA may be able to help if you feel your child’s needs are not being met, for example: if you are not happy at the way the school is meeting your child’s special educational needs; if you want the school to assess your child, but they refuse; if the LEA refuse to issue a IDP or Statement after assessing your child; if you want to appeal against a IDP when it is first made or when it is amended; if the LEA will not put the school you prefer on your child’s IDP or Statement; if you are unhappy with the amount of help your child is being given.
Dewis Cymru has excellent links and contact information
Sarah Jakeman- Qualified Access Arrangement Assessor 
Exams can be tough, but the right support can make all the difference.
If your child has a learning difficulty, they might be entitled to access arrangements that help level the playing field.
Cardiff & Vale Tutors work with Sarah Jakeman, a qualified Access Arrangement Assessor.
Sarah says, “I’ve worked with students of all ages and needs, helping them feel more confident and comfortable during exams. I offer one to one assessments and honest advice to make sure they get the help they deserve. I’m flexible with location and happy to work in a space that best suits your child. My aim is always to make the learning process relaxed, supportive, and stress-free.”
Special Needs Assistive Technology:
We recommend Barrington Stoke books for dyslexia readers:
Barrington Stoke Homepage – Collins
Recommended Cardiff Based Dyslexia & Dyscalculia Assessor:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/gari-l-02793431/
Phone number:07886027075
Email: [email protected]
Recommended Cardiff Educational Psychologist:
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