Graded examinations play a key role in your acceptance to education institutions. Your A-Level grades will determine which university you will enter. Your GCSE grades will determine which Sixth Form College you can go to. It seems only natural that some secondary schools will also …
What is a Free School UK?
When choosing a school for your child, the many different types can be confusing. Many parents find that the stress of choosing a school is due to a lack of information and understanding of different types. One of the most confusing school options to understand …
When is the UCAS Application Deadline 2022?
Writing an application for university can be a stressful experience. There are a range of different components which make up your application and finding the time to get all of them done can be challenging. Especially when you are worrying about exams at the same …
Do BTECs Count as GCSEs?
You may have heard of BTECs, and you may also have many questions on what they are. There are many assumptions made of BTECs, including the thought that they are not as good as GCSEs. As a result, one of the most frequently asked questions …
Do You Get Paid For T-Level Qualifications?
As of 2022, T-Levels are a relatively new qualification and students struggle to understand how they work, and what they require to pass. One of the most difficult to understand aspects of T-Levels the work placement, which is sometimes confused with an apprenticeship style qualification. …
The Ultimate Guide To The Different BTEC Levels
When looking at the next steps in your educatory future, at any age or level, it’s important to explore all your options. One of the qualifications available to all students from GCSE age to degree level is the BTEC. There are thousands of BTECs available …
What Are A-Level Qualifications?
Trying to figure out which further qualification you want to study can be tough, especially when you’re not too sure what the qualification is actually going to involve. This is true of any type of qualification, but particularly with A-Levels. As younger children, we often …
What Are Faith Schools?
When choosing a school for your child, the many different types can really complicate the process. This can make an already stressful time even worse, which many parents find anxiety-inducing. One of the hardest parts of the school system is understanding the curriculum, the different …
What is a Grammar School?
Deciding which secondary school to go to is a very important decision and one that should not be taken lightly. Different types of schools have different benefits, meaning some schools may be suited more to you than others. For example, some schools specialise in mathematical …
The Ultimate Guide to Apprenticeship Levels
As someone who didn’t know much about apprenticeships when initially applying, I know how confusing all the terms and levels can be. With schools not advocating them as much as university and the internet being filled with overwhelming amounts of resources, the world of apprenticeships …