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From apprenticeships to A-levels, check out our guide to the choices open to you after your GCSEs and ideas on how to pick the right path for you. Where to start Year 11 may mark the end of your school days, but you still have to stay in education or training until the end of ...
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Keeping your options open Many people have absolutely no idea what they want to do at university or for their career. That’s not a problem at all – it just means you need to keep your options open when it comes to your A-level choices. So what’s the best thing to do if you re...
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You’ll need 5 GCSE’s at Grade C/4 or above, 2 of which must be Maths and English at Grade D/E or above to be considered. Level 3 Apprenticeships are the first step on your apprenticeship journey to more advanced courses and even a degree or masters. Level 4 Apprenticeships The ...
If your laptop doesn’t have a long battery life, you need to ensure there’s a power outlet close by. 2. Set clear, precise goals One of the key motivations behind being able to stay focused while studying is to understand exactly why you want to study in the first place. This ...
Schools have been attempting to close the GCSE attainment gap between boys and girls for a long time. In my own secondary school, we have been focused onclosing the gender gapfor a number of years, and although we have made progress in some subjects, in others it’s been harder. ...
The final question is designed to ensure interleaving as pupils learn the links between various topics. Pupils are then given answers and self-mark, making improvements as necessary. Quick read: What’s the best way to revise for GCSE maths? Quick listen: Why peer learning is more effective ...