A Level changes “are confusing” says Hunt
The changes to A and AS-levels in England are so confusing the Department for Education should write to every school to explain them, says shadow education secretary Tristram Hunt. From next year, A-levels will be separated from AS-levels. But some universities still want pupils to study AS-levels – and Cambridge has asked schools to carry […]
Grammar Schools don’t always result in higher Attainment.
Grammar school pupils in the 1980s were no more likely to gain degrees from “elite” universities than comprehensive pupils, research suggests. But private school pupils had a greater chance of gaining degrees at the highly selective institutions, it suggests. The researchers analysed data on 7,700 people in England and Wales, born in the same week […]
Degree Courses – Are they really value for money?
A third of students in England, who pay up to £9,000 in tuition fees, say their degree course is poor or very poor value for money, a study indicates. A survey of 15,046 UK students found they have just 10 minutes extra with university lecturers despite the rise – for the majority – in fees […]
Student Fees – Worst of Both Worlds!
funding system for England’s universities of tuition fees and repayments is the “worst of both worlds”, says an independent study. The Higher Education Commission has cast doubt on the long-term financial sustainability of the current system. It warns students are paying more but the government is still writing off high levels of student debt. “We […]
Study Buddies teams up with TFFN to provide Mentoring Service to deprived young people in Ilford
Study Buddies has teamed up with The Future Focus Network to help provide Mentoring And skills based workshops to young people aged 14 to 21 within the Ilford Area. The workshops will focus on three main areas: 1. People Skills 2. Work skills 3. Money Skills The workshops are completely FREE and open to young […]
Study Buddies Centre rated ‘Outstanding’
Study Buddies Centre has been rated as ‘Outstanding’ 2 years in a row by our students and parents. This is a fantastic achievement for our centre and is testament to the hard work and determination of our teaching staff. We hope to continue this success and ensure that we maintain our high standards as a […]
100 things to do before leaving Primary School
Falling asleep in a lesson or telling your teacher to “chill out” are among the 100 things primary-age children feel they should do before turning 11. As a million children wave goodbye to primary school, a Times Educational Supplement survey of 2,500 youngsters reveals their wish lists. The top 100 includes numerous pranks such as […]
