GCSEs are arguably one of the most important sets of examinations for teenagers, setting them up for college or sixth form and their A-Levels. This can lead on to university and eventually their jobs afterwards. The weight that the exams carry is therefore huge, so …
Can You Re-use Your Personal Statement For UCAS?
A personal statement is essentially a description of you. It is used to inform universities of your interests, talents and accomplishments. This will make you seem like a desirable applicant. Applying to university can be a stressful time. Your personal statement may seem daunting to …
Top 10 Best Online GCSE Courses in 2022
The process of choosing GCSE subjects can be challenging, especially when you are a student in Years 8-9 and are unsure of what you plan on doing later in life. For this reason, it’s completely normal that we all need some guidance at times. On …
Is Home Schooling Legal in the UK?
Home schooling is a very appealing idea to many parents and guardians. In fact, more and more are considering it every year. But there are some pressing questions about home schooling that we need to be asking ourselves. Does it benefit our children? How hard …
Can You Get a Student Loan For an Apprenticeship?
Although apprenticeships as we know them now have been around since the early 90s, there is still much misinformation about how they are structured and how they differ to university students in terms of financial rights. As someone who has gone through the process of …
Do Private Schools Follow the National Curriculum?
Private schooling is often also called independent, preparatory, or even surprisingly public schooling. Private schools are known to do things a little differently to state and government education. Pupils who attend private school, pay fees for the purpose of a more well-resourced and supported education. …
Home Schooling Your Child: Your Questions Answered
Starting new things can be stressful, especially when they are quite big and important decisions. Especially when they affect not only your life but also your child’s and when you may not have all the information. Home schooling is no different. Home schooling is becoming …
Do You Have to Do GCSEs if You Are Home Schooled?
When home schooling your child or yourself, working out a curriculum and what to learn can be extremely difficult. One of the hardest parts to understand is what you are required to do by law. This includes whether you are required to take GCSEs and …
11+ Tips if You Are Struggling to Find a Job After University
You have probably just completed your final year of university. Congratulations! However, suddenly the realisation may have dawned on you that you have to find a job. Although many students are able to transition smoothly from university to work life, many find it tricky to …
T-Levels v A-Levels: Which One is Right for You?
As a new Sixth Form or College student, it can be very difficult to choose the right academic path to pursue after GCSEs. Especially when there are so many different qualifications out there, and new ones, such as T-Levels, being newly introduced. Making the right …