Those all important results have just been published and you look down at the grades with a mixture of emotions; hope, anxiety, fear, excitement. Many, many students will have felt that feeling of despair as they realise that one of more of the grades was not as good as they would have hoped. So, wh...
Read more ›A debate that has recently caught my eye is the difference between the International Baccalaureate (IB) and A-levels, and which is a better option for students. With my eldest child now in secondary school it is definitely something I have become more aware of although, in truth, I know very little ...
Read more ›Thousands of teenagers in England, Wales and Northern Ireland will receive their A-level results today!
According to UCAS over 400,000 University places have now been confirmed.
As of midnight, 409,410 people had been accepted onto a higher education course - the largest number ever recorded on ...
Read more ›Many GCSE students who hope to go to University in years to come will be looking at making the their A-level choices. Whether you've already decided or haven't got a clue, we've put together a guide that can help you make the right selection of subjects for your future.
Read more ›A recent article on NewStatesman (http://www.newstatesman.com/education/2014/05/laurie-penny-how-pass-your-damn-exams) has criticised exams, stating that they are a 'pointless waste of time' and that the key to passing them is how well you 'play the system'. The article claims that a good exam techn...
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