I've been in exactly the same position and you, and unfortunately I can't offer any help.
I ended up dropping IT in the end. I just couldn't understand what the teacher was talking about; he'd seem to say a few words and then tell us to get on with our 'projects', and whilst everyone got to work I was left there clueless. It frustrated me no end. I found that most of the stuff the teacher was talking about wasn't even going to help me anyway, and now I'm glad I got the hell out of there.
On another note, where abouts in England do you live? Because I know a few other people that have had a Parent's Evening tonight.