Results Day can be an emotional mix of excitement and anxiety for young people and their families. Whether waiting for GCSEs, A Levels, or Level 3 qualifications (such as BTECs, T Levels or the IB), decisions about next steps often need to be made quickly. Here’s how you can support your child. Key Results Dates […]
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Pride has its roots in 1969, when members of the LGBTQ+ community resisted police harassment at the Stonewall Inn in New York City. These events sparked protests that laid the foundations for the modern LGBTQ+ rights movement. The first Pride march took place a year later, combining protest with celebration. Today, Pride is recognised around
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The summer and autumn terms are a very busy period for most students in Years 10 to 13 as they begin to prepare for their next steps. As a parent and carer, you will most likely be called upon to act as a taxi service to help your young person go to open days and
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A Level and other Level 3 Vocational Qualifications (VTQs), such as BTECs, are typically released by sixth forms and colleges on this day and additionally students will find out if they’ve been accepted into their chosen universities through UCAS. Results day can be a mix of excitement, nerves, and uncertainty. As a parent or carer,
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As parents and carers, we all wish to see our children achieve the best possible outcomes from their time at school and from their extra-curricular activities. During the challenges of the GCSE and A Level season, it is easy to focus solely on encouraging our children to work hard for their grades, and to view
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As your child approaches the end of their secondary education, the prospect of applying for apprenticeships can be both exciting and daunting. Apprenticeships offer a fantastic opportunity for young people to gain hands-on experience in their chosen field while continuing their education whilst earning. National Apprenticeship Week commences 10-16 February 2025 and is a chance
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