REVISION BROUGHT TO LIFE

Students from four Bradford schools were prepared to 'work hard, play hard' when they recently gave up their Easter holidays to revise.

The South Bradford Education Action Zone (EAZ) teamed up with the University to provide an Easter Revision School for pupils. The students were selected on their ability to achieve higher GCSE grades.

During the four-day course the 40 pupils studied English, mathematics and science and attended study skills, swimming, badminton, while the School of Engineering led applied project sessions. They received free revision guides and certificates of attendance.

South Bradford EAZ Director, Bernard Dady, said: "The EAZ believes that the investment in the Revision School will improve the grades of both individuals and the percentage of students achieving 5+ A* to C grades in the schools.

"We are grateful to the four teachers who agreed to work an extra week and to the University for its contribution. The EAZ is committed to improving education and raising standards through partnership. This revision school is a good example of our partners working together for the benefit of young people."

Bradford Graduate Pathway Co-ordinator, Caroline Chambers, said: "The purpose of the EAZ Easter Revision programme is to raise the attainment of students. We included study skills sessions that have been delivered by University staff and have had a range of sporting activities and engineering workshops, which have brought science and maths to life.

"We felt that it was important to have a varied programme to make the learning experience enjoyable for all participants. The University values its partnership with South Bradford EAZ and we are looking forward to working collaboratively in the future."

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