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Choose your A-levels wisely

by Emily

As A-level results day looms near, news this week reveals that some students might not be offered a place at university - not because of their A-level results, but because of the A-levels themselves that they studied.

David Willetts, the minister for universities and science, stated this week that ...

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Preparing your child for their GCSEs - Part 1

by Emily

GCSEs are the first set of exams which have an influence on a pupil's career. Successful results enable pupils to take their pick of A-level subjects, and the top universities like to see a stream of A*s and As when it comes to GCSEs on UCAS forms.

With that in mind, it's so important to prepare yo...

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Increase in bursaries gives hope to new students

by Emily

In the run-up to the start of the university year, many students - especially freshers - will be worrying about the debt that they will accrue during their degree. Indeed, tuition fees and their effect on students' financial well-being have been at the top of the educational news agenda for some tim...

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10 ways to prepare your child for primary school

by Emily

The first day at primary school is a landmark in every child's life. Here are some ways you can help your child make the transition from home/ nursery school to primary school:

1. If any of your friends have children starting at the same school, see if you can arrange a few 'playdates' before scho...

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Cuts to university places expected next year

by Emily

With A-level results right around the corner, many students' minds are turning to university. More than 660,000 people applied for a university place this year, up almost 12% on last year (which was itself a record-breaker, at 592,312 applications for 373,793 places).

The surge in university applic...

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