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The call comes from leading company formation agent 1st Formations, which says that while qualifications can provide an indication of a candidate’s knowledge and ability, qualities such as adaptability, curiosity…
Read moreThese students, the majority of whom are aged 14 to 16 and taking vocational qualifications in a school setting, are awarded grades ranging from a Distinction* to a Pass. This year, 154,057 results are being issued for…
Read moreKey results 60% of Engineering learners achieved the highest grades, with a 100% pass rate 66% achieved grade 4 or above in both English and maths, exceeding last year’s national average 86% achieved grade 4 or above in…
Read moreIt said it was hearing accounts of the AI not understanding local accents. Its manager, Kym Gleeson, told the BBC: "One of the issues is this system can't always understand what people's inquiry is about due to their…
Read moreFollowing the government’s commitment to put academic and technical routes on an equal footing, results show academic and technical excellence working hand in hand. There were 7,965 more Technical Award Level 2 passes…
Read moreAcross the published tables, that total breaks down as 6,722,292 results: GCSE Full Course accounts for 92.2% (6,199,256), VTQs 6.6% (445,349), Entry Level Certificates 0.7% (48,970), GCSE Short Course 0.3% (22,697) and…
Read moreLecturers, advisors, and admissions staff are ready to offer guidance, reassurance, and practical advice to anyone unsure about their grades or considering next steps. Whether learners are exploring A Levels…
Read moreThe vaccine, developed by drug companies Merck & Co or MSD, and Moderna, was given to patients with high-risk melanoma, a type of skin cancer, after they had surgery. Early results show this new jab extended the length…
Read moreWe consider four practical moves providers can make now. The skills sector has long been challenged to make long-term decisions in a short-term environment. Providers grapple with planning investments, responding to…
Read moreShe likes going out, seeing her friends and wants to go to university next year. Unlike most of her peers, however, she also cares for her father, Paul, who has significant mobility and memory issues after suffering a…
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