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 Afterall, if your GCSE qualifications become “out of date” when you’re older, …
Can You Retake Your GCSEs at Any Age?
It is no secret that GCSEs are difficult and have much stress and anxiety come along with them. It is therefore no surprise that about 35.6% of students in England don’t manage to get a grade 4 in GCSE English Language and GCSE Maths. There is …
What are the Hardest & Easiest Exam Boards at GCSE?
GCSEs are the stepping stones to the next stages of your education and future career, so it is important to gain the best grades possible for your ability in the exams. The process can be complicated as there are so many different exam boards. You …
IGCSEs vs GCSEs: Which is Harder and Why?
As exams approach, pupils are wondering: what can I do to make this revision more effective? Perhaps some are regretting not starting revision sooner. Others are wondering why they didn’t pick a different subject or research another exam board. Many young children are also curious …
8+ Tips for Getting Your First Choice Secondary School
The transition from primary school to secondary school can be very stressful for both the parents and the students. You get to choose 6 schools. Most people have at least 1 that they prefer or are particularly drawn to. This first choice for some may …
Head Boy & Head Girl Speeches: A Student’s Top 10 Tips
For many students, creating and delivering a speech is a daunting task. Creating a successful speech can be difficult in terms of structuring and what to include. In order to be successful, you first need to understand what a speech is. A speech is a …