What is the point of GCSEs?

What is the point of GCSEs?

This question can be answered with different lenses. The logical lens may say that GCSEs can determine which sixth form or college you go to and impact your university choices in some cases. The political lens may say that GCSEs are a semi-objective measure of...
GCSE Results Day 2017

GCSE Results Day 2017

Thursday 24th August 2017. The moment of truth. Parents, teachers and most importantly students will be waiting in anticipation to see the numerical fruits of their labour – their GCSE results. What do I need to know? This year has the added surprise factor as certain...
A Level Results Day 2017

A Level Results Day 2017

Today, August the 17th 2017, the wait for A Level results is finally over. Hundreds of thousands of students across the UK sat A Level exams this summer, with the new reformed A Levels being sat in the core subjects (although many subjects are still using old...
How is technology changing education?

How is technology changing education?

It is no secret that technology is an ever present part of our lives from checking the weather to seeing a virtual doctor. The possibilities are truly endless, and it is therefore interesting to consider what impact technology is having on the famously rigid education...