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Is Year 10 KS4?

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There are many different ways of marking the stages of education children go through in the UK. The first way that may come to mind is primary and secondary schooling, which can then be split further into year groups. Although, as with much of education, …

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When Do You Do Your GCSE Mock Exams?

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Many academics and students will agree that the best way to be prepared for an exam is to go through as many past papers as possible. This helps you understand the structure and questioning style of the exam. Whilst this may be helpful, it does …

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Is Technology Important in Education?

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Technology is on the rise everywhere, so it is no surprise that the use of technology has increased in schools. The use of technology started decades ago in schools and now is an important part of education. Schools can use different things like computers, or …

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What is a CTEC?

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In the UK, there are four main qualifications available in further education which students can opt to take: A-Levels, BTECs, T-Levels and apprenticeships. However, alongside these, there are many smaller qualifications offered by various exam boards, one of which is the CTEC. Although there aren’t …

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What is a Degree Apprenticeship?

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At the college I went to degree apprenticeships were nowhere near as advertised as traditional university. That is why I understand how trying to find simple information about this qualification can be frustrating. You may have only heard it in passing or perhaps it was …

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Does Oxford University Have Uniforms?

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Uniform is compulsory attire that students are required to wear when they attend both primary and secondary school in the UK. When considering university, generally there are not any uniform requirements, rather students are expected to dress smartly and only wear academic dress for graduation …

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How to Make a Student House Look Nice?

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Many university students choose to move into a student house for their second and third years of study. Student houses have many benefits in terms of their location and facilities. Compared to a room in halls of residence student houses are generally a lot larger. …