Teach Secondary Issue 13.4

Exams can be a daunting time for young people – but at Conway Centres: Anglesey, they can be provided with the perfect form of support... Conway Centres Exam Support Courses 1 KNOWLEDGEABLE PRACTITIONERS “ Highly engaging weekend with fantastic, dedicated tutors who really build the confidence, trust & creativity of our students ” –Wirral Grammar School for Girls Led by nationally recognised artists, you can rest assured students that will be taught and supported by some of the most experienced creatives in the industry. The dedicated team of practitioners – including leading artists, qualified teachers, AQA moderators, heads of department and even YouTuber art teachers – possess decades of experience. With their expert support, your students will develop their confidence, self-esteem and portfolios, in turn boosting their grades. 2 EXTENSIVE EXPERTISE “ Unlike any art weekend our students have experienced before ” – Golborne High School,Warrington Having run exam support courses for over 40 years, Conway Centres is the industry leader in arts-based residentials, priding itself on offering unique, curriculum-linked experiences that are a cut above the rest. Working with practitioners and artists who possess fully up-to- date curriculum knowledge, Conway Centres know exactly what’s required for students to achieve their highest grades, and will support you prior to arrival, right through to your return to the classroom. 3 INCLUSIVE PROVISION “ Pupils are challenged and supported throughout the weekend, and exceed their ambitions every time we attend ” – Argoed High School, Flintshire Schools take their students to Conway Centres for exam support courses year after year, confident that these young people will come away with far more than just fantastic memories. At Conway Centres, every child is supported, regardless of ability, with no child left behind. Schools and teachers love seeing their students exceed expectations on the courses (and how happy they then are, come results day)! 4 COMPREHENSIVE CONTENT “Great variety of workshops that expose students to a range of skills” – Bishop Heber High School, Cheshire Via a jam-packed schedule of workshops and sessions, students will learn, explore and develop a range of techniques. From GCSE art weekends, where students can work on projects for their final portfolio, to GCSE drama courses that enable attendees to develop their practical, creative and performance skills, the assorted workshops and sessions will provide students (and teachers!) with a variety of valuable lessons. 5 NO DISTRACTIONS “So impressed with the quality of outcomes by the pupils in such a short time frame” – Gateways School, Leeds Did you know that students who attend exam support courses receive up to an extra half term of learning in just one weekend? We know that the home environment can involve disruptions, so being able to spend dedicated time away frommodern distractions gives young people the opportunity to focus. This immersion in a subject over a short space of time can support them in boosting their grades and raising attainment. Key Points THINGS SCHOOLS LOVE ABOUT... 30 SECOND BRIEFING Conway Centres: Anglesey offers GCSE & A Level arts support courses, where young people can engage, focus, and reset, ready for their exams. Schools love seeing their students’ progress and boosted grades – but don’t just take our word for it… Contact: 01248 714 501 conwaycentres @edsential.co.uk conwaycentres.co.uk Conway Centres run Y8 and Y9 Options Weekends to help inspire students when deciding on their GCSE arts subjects Exam support weekends are typically attended by multiple schools, enabling your students to create new connections and be inspired by like-minded people It’s not just students who have a fantastic time – these weekends have also been described as fantastic CPD for teachers! What’s more creatively inspiring than beautiful natural surroundings? The venue for the Exam Support Courses is Conway Centres, Anglesey, which overlooks the Menai Strait and Snowdonian mountain range 5 PA R T N E R C O N T E N T 40 teachwire.net/secondary