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 …
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 2025
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 …
What Happens if You Miss a GCSE Exam?
GCSE exams are very important. The thought of missing one of your GCSE exams may be a frightening prospect, however events out of our control can happen which cause us to miss an exam. These events are known as unprecedented events. Especially with the recent …
Can You Retake GCSE Maths at University?
Some students may find themselves in a situation whereby they are in university but still need to retake some of their GCSE’s, in particular their maths GCSE. This article aims to discuss if and how you can retake your GCSE Maths qualification. GCSE Maths along with …