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What is an NQT/ECT Teacher?

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Teaching is a very well-known occupation in the social sector, but it can be difficult to know where to start if you want to research further. It isn’t as simple as just being a primary school or secondary school teacher – there are a lot …

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What is a Catchment Area for Schools?

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Choosing a school for your child is a worrying time for many parents. It marks a big change in their and your lives, whether it is a nursery, primary, or secondary school. Of course, every parent wants to choose the best school for their child, …

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Can a Sixth Form Reject You?

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After you have completed your GCSEs, it is time to think about the next step in your education. Some students choose to go to college, and some apply for apprenticeships. Many students decide to go to sixth form, especially if their high school has one, …

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When Did O Levels Change To GCSEs?

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Hundreds of thousands of GCSEs are taken each year – yet that was not always the case. Older generations sitting through the school system might’ve done a whole different type of exam qualification instead of GCSEs, known as O Levels; this may be something the …

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Are Grammar Schools State Schools?

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During their academic journeys, students may come across terms that are new and unfamiliar. This can be as early as coming across a multiplication table in Year 2, or as late as coming across different types of secondary schools in Year 6. Yes, there are …

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GMAT Exam | What Is It And Who Is It For?

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The further you advance your education, the more specialised it gets and the less the qualifications and any exams that need to be done become common knowledge. This is particularly the case when it comes to the GMAT exam as you’ve probably not heard of …

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PPA Time For Teachers: What Is It?

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There is a lot of work involved in being a teacher. As students, we normally only see a fraction of this – the time they spend directly teaching us in lessons. There’s plenty of other tasks to consider, and the workload can quickly pile up. …

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Is there an expiration date for IELTS results?

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The IELTS exam is an English test, measuring candidates English speaking abilities. It can be a very difficult test for international students. After all, English is a difficult language to learn! Therefore, many individuals may think that once they have achieved a set of results, …