Selecting your GCSE subjects may feel like a stressful experience, but the more you know about each subject and the process of selection, the easier it will be. This article will be ranking the 10 most popular GCSE subjects in 2022. You might also want to check …
What Happens if You Miss a GCSE Exam?
GCSE exams are extremely important, 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 ongoing pandemic, ‘unprecedented’ is a word that we have all come across a lot, but …
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. In short, you can …
Which Year Do You Do Your GCSEs? (TLDR: Year 11)
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?
The end of the year is a time all students look forward to, as they can take a break for rest and relaxation. Particularly for Year 11 and 13 students, this is an opportunity to put down the books and enjoy the end of a …
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 …