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 …
3+ Ways To Get GCSEs After Leaving School (for Adults)
GCSEs are arguably one of the most important sets of examinations for teenagers, setting them up for college or sixth form and their A-Levels. This can lead on to university and eventually their jobs afterwards. The weight that the exams carry is therefore huge, so …
Top 10 Best Online GCSE Courses in 2022
The process of choosing GCSE subjects can be challenging, especially when you are a student in Years 8-9 and are unsure of what you plan on doing later in life. For this reason, it’s completely normal that we all need some guidance at times. On …
Do You Have to Do GCSEs if You Are Home Schooled?
When home schooling your child or yourself, working out a curriculum and what to learn can be extremely difficult. One of the hardest parts to understand is what you are required to do by law. This includes whether you are required to take GCSEs and …
Are GCSEs Compulsory?
GCSEs are the first official national exams written by school pupils. For some they are the bane of their existence. Must every high school child write these exams in Year 11? GCSEs are generally always a basic requirement for getting a job, this makes them …
Why is Reading Important for Students?
Every year of school, students are told to read more because it will help them learn and improve their grades. However, with most students’ busy schedules, there is often little time for relaxation and even less for reading. Therefore, reading can be seen as a …
Why is Homework Important?
Homework is something every child has had to go through during their schooling. It may have been preparing a presentation, drawing up a poster or completing a worksheet. This is one subject that guarantees vastly varying opinions. Some believe there should be none at all …
When Do Secondary School Places Come Out in 2022
Many young students and their parents across the nation will be awaiting on any news from one or numerous secondary schools. The exact date at which you will receive the news of whether or not you have a reserved place at your desired secondary school …
Do You Have to do a Language at GCSE?
You probably have or will have to study a language at some point within your secondary school education. From French to Mandarin the options are endless. You may love the chance to get to study a new language and maybe you will want to continue …
How to Deal with Bullying at School – A Student’s Opinion
School life is many things for many different people. For you it may be fun, necessary, boring, or maybe even horrifying. You may find it horrifying for many reasons, one of these reasons is being bullied. Being bullied can make your school life extremely difficult …