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Choosing a Course

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Choosing a Course

Choosing a degree course to study at university can be harder than it sounds. It's a lot more than just choosing a subject; courses with the same name can actually differ a lot in terms of modules on offer, exam/coursework ratio, contact time and much more. We've written a blog on the process to help you make an informed decision!

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Your guide to Independent Learning and its impact on your child's education

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Your guide to Independent Learning and its impact on your child's education

Throughout the alma mater that is school, children are taught and encouraged to develop their learning skills, in order to grow up to be competent, well rounded and, even though we don’t like to admit it, highly employable individuals. A big part of becoming such a personage means that children must be educated on how to be independent learners. In this post we look at independant learning and what's needed for your child to become an independant learner along with the potential impact of independant learning on your child's education.

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Science - keep your options open!

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Science - keep your options open!

Along with English and maths, science is one of the subjects every child has to study at GCSE. There isn't the same pressure to get a grade C or above, but there are lots of reasons why it makes sense to do your very best in science! In this post we look at planning ahead and which careers require a knowledge of science

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