More than half a million Year 11 students take GCSE exams each year. That’s about 4.6 million exam entries and more than 5.2 million exam papers made. It’s no surprise that many students find this time challenging, but is it really that necessary that Year …
When Do Year 11s Officially Finish School?
If you are a student in Year 11, you’ll know that you have it tough. You will have so many GCSE exams to sit which can seem never-ending. However, you need to remember that they soon will! The end of the year is a time …
Can a Child With Special Needs be Excluded From School?
As the parent of a child with special needs, it can often be difficult to find a school which has the facilities to give your child the best education possible. Legally, special needs students can be excluded from any school in the country, no matter …
30+ Ways to Improve Your Focus and Concentration
Focusing on work can be one of the hardest barriers at school to improving your grades and not being able to focus is incredibly frustrating. This article will teach you tried and tested ways to improve concentration and focus. As well as methods for studying …
When Should You Apply to Secondary School in the UK? – A Full Guide
Applying to secondary school is something almost everybody has to do. It is a very exciting time, and it’s the next step in young people’s life. However, making these big decisions at a young age can be hard, and for parents, understanding when and what …
Which GCSE Subjects are Compulsory in 2025?
GCSEs are a major part of every UK student’s life, and we spend the majority of our time in secondary school preparing for them. When the time comes for students to pick their GCSE options, there are certain subjects’ students not have the option to drop; they are …
What is the Quickest Way to Get a GCSE Maths Qualification?
GCSE Maths is one of the compulsory subjects at school, it takes up a large portion of your timetable and there is often a lot of repetition. You may be wondering if there is a way to complete this GCSE faster than the traditional school …
Does a School Exclusion Go on Your Record?
Exclusions are a complicated and difficult matter for any student to face; there are only certain grounds for which exclusions are applicable. The decision for exclusion has to be lawful, fair, and proportionate to the actions taken by the student. There are mainly two different …
Can You Accept More Than One Sixth Form Offer?
It is that time of year where Year 11 students are in the process of studying and completing their GCSE exams. While doing these exams, they are simultaneously searching for prospective sixth forms or colleges. If you are reading this article, it is likely that …
Do GCSE Qualifications Expire?
Every year thousands of students go through the insane pressure of revising for, and sitting their GCSE exams, but does all this stress have to repeat every five, ten, or even fifteen years? Afterall, if your GCSE qualifications become “out of date” when you’re older, …