Most of your time in Key Stage 3 is spent preparing for sitting your GCSE exams. It can be a very stressful time, so it is important to be prepared and know exactly what to expect. This article will take you through the typical timeframe …
What is the Difference Between IGCSEs & GCSEs?
The topic of IGCSEs vs GCSEs tends to stir up many questions and concerns by students each year. By their names, it could be assumed that the two are very similar, but in fact, they are different in multiple ways. Queries such as which one …
Are GCSEs (Actually) Hard?
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 …