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If you dont mind me asking. Why is St Clears in this. It is absolutely miles from your chosen universities.

A Level results day

Well shes got her place at Lancaster on an unconditonal.
She checked this morning and she came in all emotional. She was expected really bad grades thanks to Gavin Williamson and the ofqual party.

But she got
A* Physics
A Maths
A Further Maths
A Chemistry.

I have one thing to say and I will make no apologies for this:
IN YOUR FACE OXFORD!
You thought she was not capable and marked her a 6 out of 10 on the scorecard when she needed a 7 out of 10 to win a place, and shes smashed it with all 4 a'levels. You wont deter her through, she still loves you Oxford lol . She still wants a PHD with you so we still love you too. But just for today im sticking out my tongue

Shes off to an amazing university, with an amazing cohort, amazing people, and amazing department, and Dr Sobral, we salute you Daughters is so so happy and although some of her physics cohort have not made it and appealing, I really hope they will let them in too as shes got a great group there.
She does also win a scholarship on the uncondtional excellence award and the lancaster AAA award too so shes very happy with that also.

So will keep you posted with updates leading up to uni move in.

I hope everyone has got what they wanted and if not, I hope that you do get the grade you deserve on the appeal. Still supporting you all in the hope that England and Wales follows suit and has the centre awarded grades like Scotland has, . lets make some noise and lets hope Gavin and hes offqual gang change their minds.

A Level results day

Well shes got her place at Lancaster on an unconditonal.
She checked this morning and she came in all emotional. She was expected really bad grades thanks to Gavin Williamson and the ofqual party.

But she got
A* Physics
A Maths
A Further Maths
A Chemistry.

I have one thing to say and I will make no apologies for this:
IN YOUR FACE OXFORD!
You thought she was not capable and marked her a 6 out of 10 on the scorecard when she needed a 7 out of 10 to win a place, and shes smashed it with all 4 a'levels. You wont deter her through, she still loves you Oxford lol . She still wants a PHD with you so we still love you too. But just for today im sticking out my tongue

Shes off to an amazing university, with an amazing cohort, amazing people, and amazing department, and Dr Sobral, we salute you Daughters is so so happy and although some of her physics cohort have not made it and appealing, I really hope they will let them in too as shes got a great group there.
She does also win a scholarship on the uncondtional excellence award and the lancaster AAA award too so shes very happy with that also.

So will keep you posted with updates leading up to uni move in.

I hope everyone has got what they wanted and if not, I hope that you do get the grade you deserve on the appeal. Still supporting you all in the hope that England and Wales follows suit and has the centre awarded grades like Scotland has, . lets make some noise and lets hope Gavin and hes offqual gang change their minds.

Scotland were wrong in taking that action. Basically it is favouring this cohort above previous and future years. Every year teachers over predict students to get them into a university. Last year 75% were over predicted and that was with exams being taken. This year over 40% didnt reach their predictions despite an overall increase in pass rates. There is absolutely no justification for teachers actions and action should be taken against teachers and heads who operate this practice. It is totally unprofessional. The fact the pass rate is higher should be enough. More students are getting into their chosen universities than past years. Politicians not having the courage to act sensibly is the problem here.

Every year students complain they didnt get the grades they deserve due to this unacceptable practice We know every year students dont get the grades and this year is no different.

Any students who genuinely believe they have been wrongly downgraded should have the right of appeal and that should be examined by looking at that students work not based on false teacher assessment which have been proved to be inaccurate once again.

Fantastic result! We look forward to welcoming her to the University! We're rather - and justifiably - proud of our Physics team. There are some great people in there delivering really exciting modules.

Gordon
Lancaster University - Faculty of Science and Technology

I agree too I just dont like the one rule for one and one rule for another scenario we find ourselves in. It is unfair as Scotland now has the advantage of 'better grades' and England and Wales students dip out on uni places to Scottish students, expecially if you need an A* for a course.
AS grades go up to an A, and Mocks, well they are not really a test and the marking was far harsher than the real exam.
If they can look at AS, interim tests, courseworks, mocks overall as supporting evidence, that would be much better than just basing it on one thing. If theres enough evidence to boost the grade its worthy of an appeal.

The system in Wales is that no one will get lower than their AS grade last year. We still use AS but Michael Gove removed it in England so they cant use.

Many thanks Gordon.
Lancaster is such an amazing uni. And all the of the reviews by students are so positive for physics too. And I love the department and the labs She is looking forward to the particle physics, and cosmology.

We have plans to see the city and get aquainted with the local area. Hopefully will try and visit end of the month at the uni. Socially distanced and outside of course. We might do the hiking trail round the campus

I've just seen this thread, it's incredibly informative for any parent starting on that journey, it's amazing how you have documented it all!
As the parent of a year 12 student myself, just about to start on university visits with the Covid-19 delay it's really interesting to read from your point of view. Professionally, it's obviously great to hear your reflections on Lancaster too.
I hope you enjoy your Sultan's - they have a restaurant in the city too which is really good. Let us know if you need any other recommendations!
Louise
Lancaster TSR Team

What universities are you looking at this year.

Hi Swansea Jack1, the youngest will be in year 11 this year, but come next year we will be looking in year 12. She wants to study Zoology, so shes looked at Bangor, Aberystwyth, Chester, Hartpury, Harper Adams, Lincoln are the front runners. Bangor shes liking the look of best

Hi Swansea Jack1, the youngest will be in year 11 this year, but come next year we will be looking in year 12. She wants to study Zoology, so shes looked at Bangor, Aberystwyth, Chester, Hartpury, Harper Adams, Lincoln are the front runners. Bangor shes liking the look of best

Good luck. Places like Bangor and Aber are not the easiest to get too and I dont know if they have Travelodges. When we went to Aber we stayed in a guest house just off the sea front called Bodalwyn. It was really nice but a bit pricey. Slightly more than a Travelodge but really nice. It was a few years ago. Aber has bit of a reputation as a party time. Sounds like it might suit your daughter. Suggest Swansea to her. Is quite well known for its night club street called Wind Street but much bigger than Aber or Bangor.

Thanks When it comes to South Wales, I've stayed at Tenby, Camarthen & Kiln Park and visited Carew castle, Margam castle and Craig Y Nos Castle. So will take a look at Swansea and the city