Distance learning has been around for a long time, decades in fact but, it is only in recent times that it has become a popular phenomenon. But what benefits are there to this type of learning? Distance learning – also known as open learning – started life as an experiment. It was touted as a […]

By : Nick Cooper

This article discusses the differences between GCSE and IGCSE. Introduced in 1986[i], GCSEs are sat by thousands of students across the UK every year. They are the standard qualification that teenagers take throughout their time at school, starting with one or two in Year 9 and studying multiple in Year 10 and 11 (you can […]

By : Nick Cooper

Did you know it’s illegal to handle a salmon suspiciously in the UK? Well, we’re sure you aren’t at risk of breaking this, which is one of many weird UK laws, but it’s certainly good to know that it exists (however bizarre it is). England, Ireland, and Wales all have a rich history, and with […]

By : Nick Cooper

Knowing a second language is an invaluable skill that can broaden your horizons. But which are the best languages to learn? Certain languages always tend to be more popular than others, whether that is because they are easier to learn, the country becomes more popular to visit, or employers start showing more interest in hiring […]

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Every country has its fair share of crimes and the morbidly fascinating criminals that commit them. Interest has only piqued in true crime over recent years, but the world’s most notorious criminals remain the most absorbing. So which criminals continue to hold our interest?     Interested in what makes criminals do what they do? Look at […]

By : Nick Cooper

Not having any work experience can be frustrating, especially when you want to work, but are finding it difficult to secure a job because you have never worked before. Whether you are at school and looking for a week-long work experience placement, or you want to get a taste of a particular industry before switching […]

By : Nick Cooper

Retaking GCSEs, for adults, can be a challenge.  You may have been out of learning for a long time and lost a lot of the skills and knowledge gained when at school.  It might also feel too late in the day.  GCSEs will just be the start of the education you will need to really […]

By : Nick Cooper

Naturally, when you see the word hacking, you immediately think of a bad person breaking through computer security and stealing information. But, as the name suggests, ethical hacking is much more virtuous. Ethical hackers work with organisations to protect their security systems and are in constant demand all over the world to put off more […]

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Learning difficulties such as ADHD and dyslexia affect a large percentage of the population.  These conditions exist on a scale, which means some people might have milder forms of learning difficulty than others. Regardless of where someone sits on this scale, a difference in how we think and learn can have a big impact on […]

By : Nick Cooper

Do you think that you’re a genius? Only 1 in 10 million people around the world qualify as a genius, meaning there really aren’t that many around. To be a genius, you need to excel in many areas and have a personality and set of skills that lend themselves to going above and beyond without […]

By : Nick Cooper