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Do Universities Publish Degree Results?

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Every summer, for GCSEs, A-Levels and other national qualifications, students wait in excitement, nervousness and sometimes even absolute terror in anticipation for their respective national results day. However, when it comes to university study, there is no national results day. Due to this, you might …

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What is Enrichment in Schools?

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School is not all about academics, and extracurricular activities are becoming increasingly more important to students’ lives. However, these activities can go by many names, which can become very confusing for pupils. This is particularly true when students cannot be sure what the word refers …

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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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When is Graduation?

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When students are in the depths of their studies at university, sometimes the only thing getting them through is knowing that there is an end in sight. As a result, knowing when they will graduate is extremely important! It also allows them to prepare, so …

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Is Newcastle a Campus University?

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When deciding which university to go to, it can be useful to consider which types of university you would find best suited to you. Each university in the UK is either described as a city university or a campus university and different people differ in …

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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 …