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Five surprising career paths you can unlock with a T Level

Posted by: , Posted on: - Categories: Careers, Colleges, Exams and qualifications, Further education, Higher Education, T Levels, T Levels
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T Levels are a post 16 education option alternative to A levels that include vocational study and the opportunity to get experience with employers through placements in industry. Here we show you some surprising career paths you can unlock with a T level qualification.

Alternative Student Finance – how we’re making student finance accessible to everyone

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Some people feel unable to use existing student loans due to their faith. This is most common among some Muslims because their religion prohibits engagement with interest, which is applied to all student loans. We support the goals of every …

What is the Curriculum and Assessment Review and how will it impact my child's education?  

Posted by: , Posted on: - Categories: Academies, Curriculum, Exams and qualifications, Primary Schools, Schools, Secondary schools
Headline: What is the Curriculum and Assessment Review and how will it impact my child's education?

We’re holding an independent review to refresh the curriculum and statutory assessment system for 5- to 19 -year-olds. Here's how it will impact you.

What is PISA data and how does it measure students’ success at school?

Posted by: , Posted on: - Categories: Education Standards, Schools

The Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) measures how pupils are performing in certain subjects at school in countries around the world. It’s run by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) and assesses the knowledge and skills in mathematics, reading and science of 15-year-olds internationally.

GCSE results day 2024: Everything you need to know including the number grading system

Posted by: , Posted on: - Categories: GCSE, GCSE results

Thousands of students across the country will soon be finding out their GCSE results and thinking about the next steps in their education.   Here we explain everything you need to know about the big day, from when results day is, …

Fines for parents for taking children out of school: What you need to know

Posted by: , Posted on: - Categories: Attendance, Schools
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Every moment in school counts and days missed add up quickly. Evidence shows that pupils who have good attendance enjoy better wellbeing and school performance than those who don't.  The school day is split into two sessions – one session counts as …

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