Throughout the week, students worked closely with PET-Xi’s expert tutors, taking part in focused sessions designed to strengthen understanding of key topics. Tutors used a range of engaging teaching methods, including interactive activities and subject-related games, to support learning and build students’ confidence in a positive and supportive environment.

The intervention sessions gave students the opportunity to revisit challenging areas, ask questions and consolidate their knowledge ahead of upcoming assessments. Student feedback highlighted how the workshops were both informative and enjoyable, helping to make complex topics clearer while reducing exam-related stress.

“I found the intervention really helpful because they were taught at a good pace and had a great balance between work and fun. I now feel like I’m on track to achieve my target grade, or higher, in Chemistry.” Rebecca.B

“The PET-Xi session was engaging and enjoyable. I learned things that I didn’t fully understand before, but now the topics make sense. The tutors explained everything really clearly, and the games were fun and helped me to understand Chemistry better.” Esther.N

“The sessions were really good. The tutors were kind and helpful, and I liked how they explained everything in detail while also making it more understandable. They included small jokes linked to the subject, which made it fun. I would recommend them to other schools because they make learning easy, engaging and not stressful.” Victoria.S

“The intervention was useful because they helped me understand areas of Science that I didn’t know before, while still being fun and engaging. The tutors were enthusiastic and very knowledgeable about the subject.” Amy.A