GCSEs are a major part of every UK student’s life, and we spend the majority of our time in secondary school preparing for them. When the time comes for students to pick their GCSE options, there are certain subjects’ students not have the option to drop; they are …
What is Further Education?
For some people, knowing what to do after they finish their GCSEs (or equivalent qualifications) can be a difficult decision. However you feel about the future of your education, further education is something that you have to do by law. It shouldn’t be something that …
What is the Quickest Way to Get a GCSE Maths Qualification?
GCSE Maths is one of the compulsory subjects at school, it takes up a large portion of your timetable and there is often a lot of repetition. You may be wondering if there is a way to complete this GCSE faster than the traditional school …
What to Do After Accepting Your University Offer
Receiving offers from your universities is an exciting experience. But once you have accepted your offer, what happens next? If you accept an unconditional offer, you will ultimately have peace of mind and confidence that you have a guaranteed place at the university. However, the …
The 3 Things You Should Probably Do With Your Old Textbooks
After you have finished school, sixth form college and university, it is likely that you find yourself with textbooks that you no longer need. If this is the case then I recommend you read this article, in which I will explain what you should do …
7+ Effects That School Exclusion Has On a Student
School exclusion is the ultimate punishment used in schools, but its effects do not end with changed behaviour at the return to school. In this article, we will give you some key information on how school exclusion affects a student and explain why these effects …
Why is Sixth Form Actually Called Sixth Form?
In the UK, sixth form is a widely known term, and most people throughout the country know what it means. But the lesser-known fact is how Year 12 and 13 adopted the name in the first place. As time passes, the different age groups within …
What (Actually) is a Sixth Form College in the UK?
In the UK, “sixth form” and “college” are both extensively used terms in conversation with teachers, parents, and exam-age students. Pupils often ask what a sixth form college actually is. Particularly being in Year 11, it is vitally important to understand what the term means …
Which Russell Group Universities Accept BTECs?
Every year, up and down the country, thousands of students decide to further their education after GCSEs. Students usually go on to study A-Levels and BTECs at Sixth Form College. The vast majority of these students choose to do this with the ultimate goal of …
Top 5 Best Places to Buy Second-Hand University Textbooks
The majority of university courses, no matter which university you go to, require their students to buy their own textbooks. It is no surprise that these books when bought brand new can be pretty expensive. Different courses will require different types and amounts of textbooks …