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28-10-16: International Qualifications - GCSE vs IGCSE
International qualifications, that is to say IGCSEs and International Baccalaureate (IB) have gained increasingly in popularity in UK schools in recent years. Why are schools making the switch and what is the difference?
A Blue Tutors article written by Blue Tutors.
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24-10-16: Teacher job satisfaction at an all-time low: data shows 30% of new teachers left within 5 years
The latest statistics published by the schools minister have revealed that almost one in three new teachers in state schools starting in 2010 have already left the profession. Why are so many school teachers leaving the profession and what effect will it have on our schools?
A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.
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20-10-16: International qualifications - IB vs A level
The differences between A level and IB are great - course content, structure and assessment– but so is the philosophy behind them. What do you get from an IB education?
A Blue Tutors article written by Blue Tutors.
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16-10-16: History of Art and Archaeology A-level are dropped
The last exam board offering A-level History of Art has announced that it will no longer do so from next year. This is following a series of changes made to the national curriculum by the former Education Minister to reduce the number of creative arts subjects in favour of the more traditional and “challenging” courses, like maths, English and science. Several academics say that the decision to cut the subject wrongly insinuates that it is a ‘soft’ option, re-enforcing its perception as a “posh person’s leisure activity”. However, AQA insist their decision has nothing to do with the importance and value of the subject itself.
A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.
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12-10-16: Brexit and education: what it means for Universities
The nation is still divided as to whether the UK leaving the EU will be a benefit or a hindrance, but for one sector the verdict is already in: the effects of the decision to Brexit is already showing in Universities for both students and academics.
A Blue Tutors article written by Blue Tutors.
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08-10-16: The toll of Freshers’ week
Over the last week, University students, old and new, have headed back to their institutions. However, some say an increasing number of students would rather get on with learning instead of the infamous ‘freshers’ week’.
A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.
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04-10-16: Why learn a second language? How bilingualism benefits your brain
Students in the UK are known to be some of the worst at learning foreign languages, but why does this really matter? There is compelling evidence of the many benefits of learning a foreign language that extend far beyond expanding your CV and travel plans.
A Blue Tutors article written by Blue Tutors.