AI and Learning A level Physics
Dr Alison Camacho Published on: 10/01/2026
Before using AI for A-level Physics revision, here’s what it does well — and what it still gets wrong.
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UK Physics in Crisis
Dr Alison Camacho Published on: 11/10/2025
In 2025, UK physics education reached record student numbers — but beneath the surface lies a perfect storm. Exam board failures, a national shortage of specialist teachers, and threatened university departments now endanger the entire physics and engineering pipeline. This evidenced report explains what went wrong — and what must happen next.
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Ultimate guide to A level results day 2025
Dr Alison Camacho Published on: 09/08/2025
A clear, step-by-step guide to A-Level Results Day 2025 with official UCAS, JCQ & NHS advice. Covers timings, UCAS statuses, Clearing, gap years & stress tips so you can plan with confidence.
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Most Tutors Don’t Mark - And if they're not marking, they're guessing
Dr Alison Camacho Published on: 26/07/2025
Here’s something that surprises a lot of people: Most tutors don’t actually mark their students’ work. Not because they don’t care. And not because they don’t want to help. But because marking properly takes time — and most tutoring setups just don’t include it, often because they charge by the hour
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You Understand the Physics — So Why Are You Still Getting Cs?
Dr Alison Camacho Published on: 16/07/2025
Many bright students struggle with A-level Physics exam questions — not because they don’t understand the content, but because no one ever taught them exam technique. Here’s what that really means, and how to fix it.
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A level Physics and your career
Dr Alison Camacho Published on: 02/06/2025
A-Level Physics significantly boosts future earnings, university access, and diverse career success. It cultivates critical analytical skills, leading to higher pay—especially for women—and opens doors to competitive degrees and high-skilled jobs across various industries.
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