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The DfE has decided that in 2022, covid-induced GCSE & A level grade inflation must start to be brought under control.

Private tutors help prepare children for 11+ grammar school assessments and other entrance exams but tuition is often not needed.

Exam Access Arrangements are reasonable adjustments that can be made for an exam candidate with SEN or a disability.

The 11-plus is the entrance exam procedure for getting your bright little button into a fee-paying or state grammar school.

Decisions made by the DfE have led to grade inflation and should not be allowed to undermine pupils’ GCSE and A level achievements

How parents can help their children during the days and weeks of revision in the run up to public examinations.

Tutors focus on academic growth while mentors enhance happiness and overall wellbeing. Here's the key difference between the two.

Strategies to help children with ADHD revise include removing distractions, multi-sensory techniques, more fun. Here are our tips.

Children in Scotland study for six years at secondary school, in year groups that run from S1 to S6

11+ revision courses are for pupils in years 5 & 6 who sit entrance exams for grammar school. Is an 11+ revision course necessary?

Common entrance is the examination taken for entrance into some senior independent schools

A level grades were lower in 2022 due to the impacts of Covid-19, which meant UK students missed out on their university place.

Private tutoring might be a waste of time and money. Read our dos and don’ts on how to get your money's worth on private tuition.

If having your own private tutor feels a step too far, consider a tuition centre where children do set work under supervision.

An EPQ is a sixth-form qualification that involves students choosing a topic, carrying out research and delivering a presentation.

Understanding South Africa's national leaving certificate, the IEB (Independent Examinations Board).

England, Wales and Northern Ireland’s main academic qualification for school leavers

Can’t find a tutor in your area? There are a number of reasons why online tuition is increasingly the preferred option.

Welsh schools provide full-time education for children ages 4 to 16 and follow the Curriculum for Wales.

Emotionally Based School Avoidance occurs when an anxious child no longer wants to attend school. Here’s what can be done to help.

SATs stand for Standard Assessment Tests and are taken by children in state primary schools.

Children in Scotland complete 7 years of primary school, starting in P1 and continuing until P7 and then start secondary school.

The national curriculum in English primary schools is a set of subjects and standards for children aged 4 to 11.

Under the Equality Act schools are required to make reasonable adjustments so all children can access facilities and services.

The period leading up to A levels can be a tricky time in the family home. Here are our top tips for parents ahead of exam season.

Northern Ireland has its own curriculum which sets out what must be taught to children aged between 4 and 16.

Understand more about the main secondary school course and academic in England, Wales and Northern Ireland

Comparing the key landmarks and assessments in UK and US education.

Parents see tutoring as an advantage; more educational professionals say it may harm kids. Some dos & don'ts of private tutoring.

How to find a mainstream school for a child with special needs. There are variations in SEN support offered by mainstream schools.

Read about our approach to school data and which measures we choose to publish alongside our school reviews.

The national curriculum aims to provide a balanced and broadly based education that’s consistent across the country.

The IB comprises four challenging education programmes including an internationally recognised diploma.