If you want to boost your CV or stand out in university applications, the NCS programme may have been suggested for you to complete! It is a great thing to do during the summer holidays, as it does take a chunk of time to complete. …
140+ Work Experience Ideas (Ideal for Year 10 and Year 12)
When it comes to applying for jobs and university, you need to find a way to make your application stand out. When you’re fresh out of school or university, this can be difficult as you will often not have much to put onto your university …
What is the NCS Programme?
For young people in the UK, there are a wide range of programmes and opportunities that allow them to develop and learn beyond the classroom. You might have heard of the likes of the Duke of Edinburgh award, which is arguably the most common, but …
Are Practice Expeditions Compulsory for DofE?
The Duke of Edinburgh award is a really popular activity for young people across the UK to take part in, and many schools will run it for whole year groups. It’s great to develop a huge range of skills, from teamwork, to resilience, and even …
What is a Higher National Certificate (HNC)?
There are so many different types of qualifications flying around these days! This can be seen as a good thing, as it allows more students to have access to higher education, as they are exposed to different routes. However, all of these different types of …
What is a Higher National Diploma (HND)?
Nowadays, there are so many different types of higher-level qualifications! University is not the only option anymore! However, the acronyms can become quite complicated, so it is not uncommon for students to get confused. A HND qualification is another type of higher-level qualification and is …
Is PSHE Compulsory?
Sending your child to school is an exciting time for many parents. It represents a huge step in their lives and gives them a whole new level of independence. However, for many parents this is also a very anxiety inducing time. One thing that many …
Can Parents Collect GCSE Results?
Collecting your GCSE results is the culmination of 2 years of hard work. For many students it is a proud time to celebrate all they have achieved, however, for others the day can be hugely stressful and anxiety inducing. For this reason, many students wonder …
Student Age By Year Group (Year 3 To 11)
Understanding the UK school system can seem complex from the outside, especially if you have never experienced it. The different names for years, and parts of school, can be very confusing. This is especially true with the different systems in place in different parts of …
What Are the Different Types of University Degrees?
Lots of people talk generally about university degrees, but this doesn’t mean one set thing – there are actually lots of different types of degree in the UK. While there are some more common types that most people have heard of, like a bachelor’s degree, …