Doing English at GCSE may have been hard, but at A-Level it is even worse, and by this point in your studies, you may have already realised this, but do not fear! In this article, you will find a helpful guide on how to pass English Literature at A-Level by blotting out all those distractions […]

By : Nick Cooper

Are you bored of the mundane reality of writing purely for academic or professional purposes? Perhaps creative writing is in your future! And these tips on creative writing will help you get started. Writing creatively is the simple answer to getting out of this slump. In this article, we will answer the question of ‘what […]

By : Nick Cooper

Being a teacher is one of the most rewarding career paths available. And, if you’re questioning ‘what qualifications do I need to be a teacher’, you’re one step closer to this rewarding career! Rarely do you get the chance to interact with young minds and influence them through their life. Whether you’re looking to be […]

By : Nick Cooper

Today marks World Mental Health Day, let’s take a look at some facts: 1 in 4 adults experience a mental illness In England, 1 in 4 adults experience a mental illness. This is staggering because mental health influences cognition, perception and behaviour. These in turn affect how an individual handles stress, interpersonal relationships and decision-making. […]

By : Nick Cooper

In most jobs you’ll do across your life, there will come a time when you decide to leave. But how to hand in your notice? This could be for many different reasons – maybe the pay isn’t as good as it could be, you’re ready for a career change, or you’ve had conflict with your […]

By : Nick Cooper

Taking a sabbatical is something that you may have heard of. But, what is sabbatical leave? Many of us aren’t aware of its meaning or the benefits it can bring us. Put simply, a sabbatical is an extended period that you can take away from work for personal development. Doesn’t that sound good already?! Well, we’ve put […]

By : Nick Cooper

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 […]

By : Nick Cooper