Cambridge University leads historic GCSE reform in England
Cambridge University pioneers major GCSE reform in England, replacing traditional exams with teacher assessments to combat educational inequality and transform learning approaches.
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Victoria's exam chaos: Students must retake tests after breach
Exclusive: Thousands of Victorian VCE students face exam turmoil as a significant security breach forces the retaking of crucial English and business tests, sparking outrage among parents and educators.
Telford crowned UK's smartest town after record GCSE results
Telford in Shropshire cements its status as England's smartest town after its academy trust's students achieve unprecedented GCSE success, dramatically outperforming the national average and setting a new educational benchmark.
GCSE stress causing physical illness in teens, NHS warns
Health chiefs warn GCSE pressure is driving a surge in teens seeking NHS care for stress-induced symptoms. NICE issues new guidance for doctors and schools.
Why GCSE Science Alone Won't Secure Your Dream Career
A new report reveals that employers value soft skills like work ethic and resilience as much as academic grades. Discover why the current exam system is failing to prepare students for the modern workplace.
UK Girls' Schools Lead STEM Revolution, Shattering Gender Gap
A groundbreaking report reveals that girls' schools in the UK are producing a powerhouse of future female leaders in science, technology, engineering, and maths, dramatically outpacing mixed-gender institutions.
Ryan Thomas's daughter skips GCSEs for makeup career
Scarlett Thomas, daughter of Coronation Street star Ryan Thomas, is prioritising her burgeoning makeup artistry career over her GCSE exams, as she trains in a professional studio. Exclusive details inside.
Danny Cipriani Still Revises For Exams After University Degree
Former rugby ace and I'm A Celeb star Danny Cipriani opens up about his academic journey, revealing he still hits the books and revises for exams even after earning his university degree in psychotherapy.
700,000 GCSE Students Lack Physics Teachers in UK Crisis
A severe shortage of specialist physics teachers is leaving hundreds of thousands of GCSE students without proper instruction, threatening the UK's future in science and technology.
Government scraps physics GCSE and A-Level research project
Exclusive: The Department for Education has abruptly terminated a flagship research programme designed to revolutionise physics teaching, sparking outrage from academics and scientists.
GCSE Music faces extinction as costs soar to £400 per pupil
Exclusive: Soaring costs of music GCSEs are creating an 'apartheid' in arts education, with state school pupils priced out. The Child Poverty Action Group reveals the stark inequalities forcing schools to cut creative subjects.
GCSE Resits Crisis: Beyond Admitting Failure
The Guardian's editorial calls for radical reform of England's broken GCSE resit system, arguing that acknowledging its failure is merely the first step toward meaningful change for thousands of students.
Expert slams Scarlett Thomas for not sitting GCSEs
An education specialist issues a stark warning after 'nepo baby' actress Scarlett Thomas reveals she didn't sit her GCSEs, urging young people not to follow in her footsteps.
Ryan Thomas defends daughter's GCSE exam decision
Former Coronation Street star Ryan Thomas breaks his silence on the controversial choice to let his daughter, Scarlett, forgo her GCSE exams. The 'nepo baby' debate ignites as he defends their family's personal education path.
Ryan Thomas's Daughter Scarlett, 16, Skipped GCSEs
Scarlett Thomas, the 16-year-old daughter of Coronation Street star Ryan Thomas, opens up about her decision to forgo traditional GCSE exams to fully commit to her burgeoning acting career, following in her famous family's footsteps.
Grandfather, 72, Passes GCSE Maths After 50 Years
Inspiring pensioner John Hobbs proves it's never too late to learn, achieving a Grade 5 in GCSE Maths after dedicating his retirement to studying.
Britain's Language Crisis: Why GCSEs Are Failing
A damning reality check reveals how the UK's approach to language learning is creating a cultural and economic disadvantage. Discover why GCSEs aren't working and what needs to change.
Generative AI Forces Radical Overhaul of UK Exam System
Leading education experts demand urgent reform of GCSEs and A-levels, arguing generative AI like ChatGPT has made current exam formats unfit for purpose. Discover the proposed changes to preserve academic integrity.
GCSE Results 2024: Top Grades Dip as Normality Returns
The 2024 GCSE results are in, revealing a significant drop in top grades as grading returns to pre-pandemic standards. Discover the national trends, subject performances, and reactions from education leaders.
Gove's GCSE resit policy legacy exposed in results
New GCSE results reveal how Michael Gove's controversial resit policy has created a 'broken system' of educational inequality, with disadvantaged students bearing the brunt of persistent failure rates in English and maths.
11-year-old maths genius aces GCSE five years early
An 11-year-old maths prodigy from the UK has achieved a top grade in his GCSE maths exam, a staggering five years ahead of his peers. Discover the incredible story of this young genius's remarkable academic feat.
Strictest Headteacher's GCSE Triumph Proves Methods Work
Katharine Birbalsingh's Michaela Community School celebrates record-breaking GCSE results, proving her controversial 'no excuses' discipline policy delivers exceptional academic achievement.
Spanish overtakes French as UK's top GCSE language
In a historic shift, Spanish has surpassed French as the most popular modern foreign language for GCSE entries in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland, marking a significant change in the UK's educational landscape.
State School Students Break Oxbridge Barriers with Record Admissions
A remarkable surge in state school admissions to Oxford and Cambridge is revealed, with Turkish-inspired educational reforms and strategic outreach programmes breaking down historic barriers to elite university access.
GCSE Results Show Widening North-South Education Divide
Exclusive analysis of GCSE results reveals a deepening regional attainment gap in England, with London pupils surging ahead while disadvantaged areas in the North and Midlands fall further behind.
Teen's GCSE triumph after losing both parents
A Preston teenager's incredible story of resilience as he secures outstanding GCSE results just months after the tragic loss of both his mother and father.
GCSE Results: Boys Narrow Attainment Gap as Grades Fall
In a significant shift for UK education, this year's GCSE results show boys are catching up to girls in top grades. Get the full breakdown of the national trends, regional disparities, and what it means for the future.
'Impossible' GCSE Maths Question Stumps Students
A brutally tough probability question from a recent Edexcel GCSE Maths paper has gone viral, with students and adults alike branding it 'impossible' and taking to social media for answers.
GCSE 2025: Full return to pre-pandemic grading confirmed
Exam regulator Ofqual announces a significant return to pre-pandemic grading for GCSEs and A-Levels in 2025, aiming to restore standards and fairness across England's education system.
William & Kate's GCSE Support for Princess Charlotte Revealed
The Prince and Princess of Wales offer a surprising glimpse into their family life, sharing their supportive approach to Princess Charlotte's upcoming GCSEs and their own school exam memories.
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