QPHS magazine - Autumn Term 2025 - Magazine - Page 12
Writing w o r k -
WRITING FOR SUCCESS
Mastering the art of academic writing
This term, our Year 12 and 13 psychology
students have enjoyed a fantastic
opportunity to strengthen their academic
writing skills thanks to a collaboration with
the Royal Literary Fund.
A huge thank you to Lizzie, Zoe, James, and
Penny, who generously volunteered their
time over the autumn term to lead focused
workshops ahead of the mocks and A Level
exams.
As part of our commitment to supporting
academic transition, both psychology and
ethics students have taken part in extended
writing sessions designed to ease the shift
from GCSE to A Level. The jump to A Level
often brings new challenges, particularly
when it comes to structuring arguments,
analysing sources, and expressing ideas
with clarity and depth. These workshops
provided a supportive bridge between the
two stages, helping students build
confidence and competence in tackling more
complex essay tasks.
Through guided activities, collaborative
tasks, and expert feedback, students have
learned how to plan, write, and evaluate
essays to a higher standard.
Sessions focused on key components such
as thesis development, paragraph cohesion,
and critical evaluation, skills that will serve
them well throughout their academic
journey. By investing in these foundations
early, we9re setting students up for success
not only in exams but also in fostering
resilience and independence in their
learning.
We9re incredibly proud of the effort and
engagement shown by our Year 12 and 13
students and look forward to seeing the
impact of this work as they continue their A
Level studies.
The workshops have been invaluable.
Students not only improved their
writing techniques but also gained the
confidence to tackle complex questions.
It’s wonderful to see them embracing
the challenge.
Mr Neil, Teacher of Psychology
