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In the UK and beyond, they are enjoying the summer heat, and there are lots of humans outdoors, some wearing very little, like an all-you-can-eat walking buffet. Some of the humans are drinking beer, which apparently…
The proportion of students in England gaining the highest grade of A* in A-level subjects rose to 9.7%, up from 9.4% last year, setting a new record outside the pandemic era, when exams were scrapped. Northern Ireland…
Today’s figures cover 906,425 A level entries, 134,910 AS entries, 300,005 VTQ results across 421 qualifications, and 19,665 students receiving T Level results, reflecting every major Level 3 route into work…
With one of my own children getting her results today I know that many will be feeling excitement, but also nerves and apprehension about what comes next. That’s why it’s so important that as well as grades, we use today…
After months of revision, exams and anticipation, young people across Wales will soon receive their long-awaited grades and will be considering what comes next. But results day is only one chapter in a young person’s…
For today’s students, their A Level results mark an important milestone to help secure their next opportunity, but it is their adaptability, continued skill development and willingness to learn new things that will…
A Statement About the Country We Want to Be Having had time to reflect on P rime Minister Andy Burnham’s announcement that every secondary school will be expected to offer technical education from the age of 14…
Clearing has changed a lot. There used to be a perception of it as a Results Day scramble – you didn’t get the grades you expected, so you rang around trying to find a place. That really isn’t an accurate picture of how…
The number of heart and lung transplants the NHS carries out each year has not increased in 30 years. NHS England, the national management body for the health service in England, said it was "working hard to improve…
The university initially defended him as the "victim of a vile campaign to undermine his credibility" but he resigned last week after a series of his claims were called into doubt. In a letter to staff, Prentice said: "I…