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Cinema Workshops

Edexcel A-Level Politics Grade Booster

Join the tutor2u subject experts for a full day of crucial exam technique and core topic revision, all delivered on the big cinema screen.

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Overview

Format
Cinema Workshops
Series
Grade Booster
Duration
10.30am-3.15pm (Registration from 9.45am)
Price
£36.00 inc VAT
Audience

For all Year 13 students preparing to take Edexcel A-Level Politics exams in 2027

Spring 2027 dates & locations

Book your places now for individual or group bookings

Birmingham

  • Thursday 11th March 2027

    Star City (Vue Cinema)

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London

  • Tuesday 16th March 2027

    Westfield Stratford City (Vue Cinema)

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  • Tuesday 20th April 2027

    Westfield Stratford City (Vue Cinema)

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About the workshop

Our cinema workshops are designed and delivered by the trusted tutor2u subject teams, all of whom know what students need to succeed in the 2027 exams.

Each workshop has four fast-paced, interactive and fun sessions delivered in the cinema screen. You’ll take away lots of great advice on effective exam technique, and a fantastic workshop booklet packed with useful information.

What's included

  • Full day of engaged learning in a modern, multiplex cinema

  • Designed and delivered by the tutor2u subject experts

  • Dedicated workshop booklet packed with useful advice on exam technique

  • 40% one-time discount code to use on any tutor2u printed resources

  • Enrolment on the supporting Grade Booster Online course for your workshop

  • Access to the supporting “attendee hub” with downloadable resources and additional support materials.

What we'll cover

  • What the examiners are looking for
  • Focus on AO1 - knowledge & understanding
  • Making synoptic links
  • Making the most of your Politics knowledge

  • Focus on core and non-core political ideas questions
  • Key terms and knowledge
  • Focus on key thinkers and how to use them in essays
  • Revision techniques for ideas topics

  • Focus on AO3 and making judgements
  • Focus on AO2 and linking arguments in an analytical way
  • Paragraph writing techniques and conclusions
  • Using a source and writing essays for source questions

  • Focus on topical examples and knowledge of contemporary politics across topics
  • Contemporary alternatives to "timeless classic" examples
  • How to apply contemporary political knowledge to a range of topics and questions

Online support

To provide an even more effective support for students, we support all our cinema workshops with a comprehensive online course which helps students from the moment they book their cinema place to the date of their final exam in the summer.

Each Grade Booster online course provides significant additional resources that complements what students cover during their cinema workshop. This combination of cinema + online course provides an unrivalled support for students as they prepare for 2027 exams.

Learn more about the online support

What attendees say

Students really felt the benefit of the sessions, which were instructive, insightful and full of useful tips. They also enjoyed the opportunity to learn in a different setting from someone other than me!

Politics Teacher

The usual great content and delivery from the tutor2u team. Our pupils were left in no doubt regarding the expectations of their final assessments. These sessions always help us to reinforce and consolidate the work we have covered over the two years of the A Level programme in a comprehensive and engaging manner. Plenty of insight, tricks and tips for improving exam performance, plus a multitude of supporting resources for pupils to utilise at home. Thank you once again, worth every penny!

Head of Department

I attended the workshop with my friend from school to get some extra help. Duncan and Clive were great, and made it fun to work for the day, because it was interactive and enthusiastic. My friend and I both came out saying how useful the information they gave us was, and the booklet is great as well. I have now started the online course that came with it which is great so far as well. Thank you!

Politics Student

The presenters are engaging, the activities are interactive, and the guidance is outstanding. Our pupils always come away from the day with positive things to say, and their grades have been boosted.

Subject Leader

Your hosts

  • Alex Edwards

    This host's bio will be added soon.

  • Ciára McCombe

    Ciára is the head of Politics in a North West London school and also a passionate History teacher. She is dedicated to equipping students with the political literacy needed to bring about societal change.

  • Clive Owen

    Clive is an experienced A-Level Politics teacher and examiner.

  • Duncan Hall

    Duncan is an experienced social science and humanities teacher, writer and senior examiner. He has taught Politics and Sociology A Level for many years and has a PhD in Social History.

  • Jo Quesne

    Jo is a very experienced teacher, examiner and writer in Politics and History.

Do you have any questions?

We're here to help. If you have any questions about any of our events, please email events@tutor2u.net.