While written exams are the standard across the UK, not everybody sits them. Sometimes, students will sit an online exam. The problem is that there’s far less information about online exams than written exams, which can make the online exam process daunting. So, what is …
Top 10 Things To Do In The Summer Holidays
The summer holidays are almost every student’s favourite holiday. Nice weather and the freedom to do what you like are the perfect combination. But not every student knows exactly how they want to spend their summer. Summer might already be over before you decide what …
The UK Education System Explained
If you’ve been to any form of school, college or university in the UK, then you’ve been a part of its education system. While that may sound like a really complicated word, it is actually really simple. It is just referring to the different stages …
Can You Move Sixth Form in Year 12?
Going to sixth form after doing GCSEs can seem like a huge leap in education and, for most people, it is. A-Levels are tough and, fortunately, you won’t be the only person who feels that way. However, sometimes the best course of action is to …
Do Students Need a Laptop?
Through all stages of education, students use many different resources to allow them to learn more effectively. The resources that will allow them to learn most effectively are also age appropriate for these students. For example, colouring pencils and crayons in pre-school and thick, wordy …
10 Reasons Why Students Should Do Volunteer Work
Volunteer work, by definition, is classed as any form of work where a person willingly gives up their time and effort for free in order to help those around them. It comes in many different forms, whether that be offering a service, supporting people in …
When is Student Volunteer Week 2025?
Student volunteer week is a special week which has been running for the past 21 years. This week is very important in raising awareness about the need for volunteering. Run by a student board, this fun week helps to get students out there, contributing to …
Can You Get Funding for a Second Apprenticeship?
In the UK there are many alternatives to traditional education routes and one such route is taking an apprenticeship. If you are unfamiliar with this term, an apprenticeship allows you to have a job where you can learn many practical skills. At the same time, …
Faith Schools: Pros And Cons
Faith schools have always been a controversial concept. Despite the fact that so many of them exist in the UK, many parents debate over whether they close our children’s viewpoints down or open them up. All types of schools have both pros and cons which …
Do Free Schools Follow The National Curriculum?
Free schools are a type of school that differ the state schools. While they are both free, they can choose to follow different rules. Within this one small change, can raise a lot of questions, especially regarding its curriculum. Free schools do not need to …