Work experience is defined as a short-term period of employment offered to anyone, but typically students, who are unqualified for the job but are looking to get a taste of what the industry is about. As a student, work experience is absolutely vital. Even if …
What is Ofsted?
If you are a student, you may have come across the name Ofsted. Maybe your school told your class that they would be visiting, or maybe Ofsted actually spoke to you on one of their inspections. Likewise, maybe you have never heard of Ofsted, and …
10 Achievements to Put on a CV For a Teenager
Contrary to what you may think, there are many opportunities for teenagers to get a job. The youngest minimum age to get a part time job is 13. For full time work you must be of school-leaving age. In an age where even part time …
Apprenticeships: Pros And Cons
Apprenticeships can be a confusing thing to navigate, especially if you’re in a situation like I was where schools provide very little information about them. It is hard to know whether they are right for you and making the final decision can be nerve-wracking. There …
Are Grammar Schools Better?
When making the decision on what school to send your child to, the many different options can be confusing and stressful for parents and students alike. This is especially with the different types of schools such as private, grammar, state and comprehensive. As moving to …
When are the Independent School Entrance Exams?
Independent schools operate outside of government regulations. This sometimes makes it difficult to know the correct application procedures, which varies between schools. However, entrance exams are a core part of all independent school applications. Independent school entrance exams may be taken at different times of …
Boarding School: Pros And Cons
Going to a boarding school may seem like a great adventure! You get to live away from your parents and are with your friends all day, every day. This may seem amazing to some students whilst others might focus on the negatives of this, such …
Is Year 10 KS4?
There are many different ways of marking the stages of education children go through in the UK. The first way that may come to mind is primary and secondary schooling, which can then be split further into year groups. Although, as with much of education, …
How Many Hours is Full-Time College Course in the UK?
Moving to college can be stressful for many students, with new routines and places creating confusion and anxiety at an already difficult time. Many students will move into a different place to study during college, such as a different campus or a sixth form building …
Cracking the Code | 9 Bit-tacular Online Coding Courses
If you’re looking to learn to code, there really is no easier way than through an online course. Following an online course can turn learning a complex skill like coding into a walk in the park. They achieve this by breaking down important knowledge into …