The announcement of new technical pathways for 14 to 16-year-olds reflects an understanding that the current system does not ...

A Conwy teenager who endured 44 operations for a rare skull condition has refused to be defined by his condition. Thomas Pearce, from Old Colwyn, suffers from a genetic disorder that distorts the ...

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GCSE exam season is fast approaching, and maths students must ensure they have this crucial formula committed to memory. If you're preparing to sit your GCSEs in the coming months, or you're the ...

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Education, finance and digital are among the first new V-level subjects rolling out in England from 2027. Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson says the "bold reforms" will end the snobbery in ...

New “stepping stone” resit qualifications, V-levels, a 16 to 19 funding review and an education “auto-enrolment” from school will all be introduced under the government’s skills white paper. Ministers ...

New vocational courses called V-levels will be rolled out for 16-year-olds under government plans to simplify a "confusing landscape" of qualifications in England. They are set to replace Level 3 ...

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We're celebrating great GCSE results from schools across Birmingham and the West Midlands - and there have been some incredible success stories. Our blog has everything you need to know from grade ...

This worksheet provides a comprehensive set of exam-style questions designed to help students practise simplifying algebraic fractions by factorising. It covers a wide range of question types, ...