Hundreds of thousands of students receive GCSE and vocational results
GCSE results higher than in 2019 and lower than in 2021 in line with plans set out by Ofqual last year, ensuring fairness for students
Updated: Thu Aug 25 2022
How we're supporting GCSE pupils who have been affected by the pandemic
During the pandemic pupils were affected in different ways. They missed varying amounts of school and the extent to which they were able to learn while at home also varied. That's why, throughout the pandemic, we prioritised keeping children in ...
Updated: Wed Aug 24 2022
What options are available for students after their GCSEs?
After young people have completed their GCSEs there are a range of possibilities open to them including continuing education by taking A levels or going down one of several technical education routes now available to them, including T Levels. Here, ...
Updated: Mon Aug 22 2022
A Level, T Level, and VTQ results: Everything you need to know
This post was updated on 19 August 2022 to provide advice to VTQ students who haven't yet received results This month, students up and down the country will be getting results for their A Levels, T Levels and Level 3 ...
Updated: Fri Aug 19 2022
A Levels and university admissions fact check
This week students up and down the country got results from their A Levels, T Levels and vocational and technical qualifications that are used for progression to university, employment and other routes. We've seen a number of claims about results ...
Updated: Fri Aug 19 2022
Hundreds of thousands of students set to receive exam results
Students will be collecting A level results after sitting exams for the first time in three years.
Updated: Thu Aug 18 2022
Record numbers of 18-year-olds take up their place at university
425,830 of students will be taking up a place at a UK university - a record for an examination year.
Updated: Thu Aug 18 2022
University admissions and A Level, T Level and VTQ results - what do the stats show?
Today young people up and down the country are getting their A Level, and for the first time T Level results, alongside results for other Level 3 vocational and technical qualification (VTQs) used for progression to university, employment, apprenticeships and ...
Updated: Thu Aug 18 2022
How A Levels, GCSEs, T Levels and other qualifications have been graded in 2022
It's vitally important that when young people have worked hard to get qualifications like GCSEs, A Levels, T Levels and vocational and technical qualifications (VTQs) like BTECs, the grades they receive reflect what they know, understand and can do. If ...
Updated: Wed Aug 17 2022
How do international students access UK universities?
The UK higher education system is amongst the best in the world with British universities regularly ranked among the top establishments worldwide for teaching and research. Obviously, this is fantastic for people who live in the UK, but it also ...
Updated: Wed Aug 17 2022
Looking for guidance on your next steps after exams? Here's some advice from a National Careers Service adviser
Julie Taylor, National Careers Service careers adviser provides some important advice for students receiving their exam results this month. What should I do if I don't get the grades I expected? Whether you get the results you expect or not, ...
Updated: Tue Aug 16 2022
GCSE and Level 2 and below VTQ results: Everything you need to know
This month, students up and down the country will be getting results for their GCSEs and Level 2 and below vocational and technical qualifications (VTQs). Here's everything you need to know. When will people get their GCSE or VTQ results? ...
Updated: Wed Aug 10 2022
Student loan interest rates cut again due to market rates
Student loan interest rates to be capped at 6.3% from September 2022 due to market rates.
Updated: Wed Aug 10 2022
Meet the Gadgeteers - science and reading are perfect partners
The Reading Agency partnering with the Science Museum Group for this year's Summer Reading Challenge
Updated: Tue Aug 09 2022
Supporting families and communities through the Holiday Activities and Food programme
Tracey Cleverly, trust lead at the Learning Academy Partnership, shares how the Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme is helping provide support to its pupils and their families across the local community. As a trust, we know that children are ...
Updated: Tue Aug 09 2022
What you need to know about PE and access to football on the curriculum
Reports have suggested the government has 'refused' to commit to ensuring girls' equal access to football in PE lessons, despite the Lionesses' victory in the Women's EURO 2022. These claims are untrue. The National Curriculum for PE in schools does ...
Updated: Wed Aug 03 2022
University admissions and A level, T level and VTQ results: Your questions answered
This year young people have taken exams and assessments in A levels, T levels and other post 16 qualifications for the first time since the beginning of the pandemic. Results will look different to the last 2 years, because the ...
Updated: Mon Aug 01 2022
Why a career in manufacturing may be the right choice for you
Manufacturing is a diverse sector covering a range of trades and specialisms from automotive and aerospace to fashion and food. Here we provide all you need to know about some of the learning opportunities on offer and potential career pathways ...
Updated: Thu Jul 28 2022
Get help buying for schools
We talked to Rachel Cammiss and Kevin Draisey about Get help buying for schools, to find out how the new service will help people who buy goods and services for schools.
Updated: Tue Jul 26 2022
We're backing adults across the country to boost their skills
Making sure more adults can gain the skills they need to secure good jobs with higher wages is a key priority for the government. Levelling up skills supports our economy to grow, as well as benefiting both workers and employers. ...
Updated: Tue Jul 26 2022
Every school will have a life-saving defibrillator by 22/23
Schools without a defibrillator to be provided one by government by the end of 22/23 academic year, building on curriculum teaching first aid and CPR.
Updated: Mon Jul 25 2022
When are GCSE, A level, T Level and other results days?
Young people are awaiting results in a range of qualifications including their GCSEs, A levels and T Levels - here's when they will get them. When will pupils get their GCSE results? GCSE results day will be on Thursday 25 ...
Updated: Thu Jul 21 2022
Developing a lifelong love of physical activity
Deputy Headteacher, Neil McAvoy is Deputy Headteacher talks about his experience of embedding physical activity in every school day.
Updated: Wed Jul 20 2022
Government delivers landmark rises to teachers salaries
Teacher starting salaries to see 8.9% uplift in September this year, reaching 28,000
Updated: Wed Jul 20 2022
How schools are supporting attendance ahead of the new academic year
Several schools share their approaches to increase attendance levels amongst their pupils, with a focus on the transition between classes, year groups, and support when moving to a new school.
Updated: Wed Jul 20 2022