Finding the right qualification for you can seem quite impossible. You need to find the qualification that will give you more opportunities and still it must be useful every step of the way. The right qualification also needs to be enjoyable enough for you to …
What is the Difference Between Internships and Apprenticeships?
When it comes to education, there are often several pathways that people didn’t even know they could take. The “main” path of education might not be right for you – so what should you do? Well, you may often hear educational professionals using the words …
What is the Pass Mark For GCSE English?
The English GCSEs are often considered incredibly important for your future. This can make passing, particularly GCSE English Language, much more important than other GCSEs. Due to this, you may be wondering just how difficult passing each of the GCSE English qualifications is. One way …
When is Prom in the UK?
Prom is an important event for all students in the UK. Some people look forward to it for their entire secondary school career, while others dread it from the moment they hear you need to pay for tickets to this party. Either way it is …
15 Types of Punishment Used in Schools
Sometimes, the urge to do something bad overcomes us, or we do not think about the consequences of our actions. Either way, whenever our behaviour is deemed undesirable, we are punished. Punishments keep us in line and are supposed to make us reflect on our …
Work Placement vs Work Experience
Getting the job you want has always been tough and it is getting tougher. Obtaining a degree and taking courses is no longer enough to secure a good job. This is why many university and secondary school students are eager to put in their applications …
What Are University Entrance Exams?
When applying for university, there are many things that you need to take into account. One of these are university entrance exams. When applying on your UCAS, it is important to hand applications in before the deadline, but also ensure that you are ready for …
Independent School Entrance Exams: A Guide For Parents
Across the UK, almost every independent school you look at will give pupils an entrance exam before they are allowed in. This tests their academic ability and future potential. For lots of parents looking to get their child into the private schooling system, entrance exams …
GCSE English Literature: A Student’s Guide
Each year, hundreds of thousands of students across the UK take their GCSE exams. As one of the traditional core subjects, English Literature is among the most common subjects taken. However, the exact structure of these exams can be complicated. While most school lessons focus …
What is an Academic Appeal?
During exam season, emotions are heightened as students across the UK wait tensely for their results to arrive. This can be a stressful time for everyone involved. However, it’s important to remember that, whilst these grades are important, it’s not the end of the world …