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    The best paid Jobs after A levels that don't need a degree

    The Best Jobs You Can Get Without A Degree

    University is not the only option open to you once you’ve done your A levels.


    The Poetry of Science Competition 2020

    The IF Oxford 2020 Poetry of Science Competition

    The IF Oxford 2020 Poetry of Science competition is open to budding young writers in Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire, at both primary and secondary level.


    Einstein

    Einstein: 5 Inspirational Quotes for World Pi Day

    Einstein’s thought-provoking quotes on education still inspire us today. Here are 5 of his best…


    Home Educator Day

    The Growth of Homeschooling in the UK

    Home Education in the UK has increased by 130% since 2013 Parents homeschool their children for a variety of reasons and our latest research found that the number doing so has increased significantly in recent years. Using Freedom of Information requests, we discovered that the number of students being taught at home increased by 130% […]


    Dystopian

    Dystopian Distractions

    What better time to escape the ludicrousness of real life than by diving into an alternate reality?


    Ofsted

    Should Ofsted be Abolished?

    School staff aren’t the only ones to flag up their concerns. Parents have been vocal about their own issues with Ofsted, stating that they do not get the proper assurances they need about the quality of education their children are receiving.


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    Your First Job: 10 Things You Should Know

    Many good part-time jobs go by word-of-mouth and are never advertised, so tap up your network (friends, family, coaches, teachers) for opportunities.


    Study Apps

    5 Study Apps For A level And GCSE

    We know money can be a limiting factor when studying, so we have listed free study apps only.


    The Runners of The Great War took huge risks

    Runners of The Great War

    I hope that these stories of ordinary heroes help bring you closer to the history of the Great War, and illustrates the bravery required to do the job.


    Words of Unity Poetry Competition

    Words of Unity Poetry Competition 2020

    The competition is open until 28 February 2020, and written poetry as well as spoken word performances are being accepted, covering everything from haiku, to limericks, to rap.