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Many people have a love for reading and writing. Reading or creating inspiring, artistically constructed and impactful text can provide a real source of enjoyment. If you are intrigued by the emotions and feelings that can be evoked through words, studying GCSE English Language is a great starting point. It’s one thing to be able to speak and write in English, but it’s another to understand the English language in its entirety. Consider how two different writers can have completely...

Nurses are compassionate individuals that combine their healthcare knowledge with a genuine desire to help others. As a nurse, you’ll be working alongside a team of healthcare professionals to improve the health and wellbeing of your patients. You will provide the medical treatment prescribed by doctors and be part of a support system for patients and their families. Hospitals can be a cause of anxiety for many, regardless of their condition, and it’s part of your role to provide...

Studying GCSE Physics is your first step into a wide-ranging area of science. In Physics, you are studying the entire universe and all that is within it. From quantum theory to cosmology, Physicists seek to explain the complex and diverse phenomena of the natural and man-made world. They examine matter in its motion and behaviour, through space and time, and the ways energy and force relate. In doing so, Physics has become the basis for most modern technology, such as that used in...

A full stack developer is someone who has the skills and know-how to develop both client and server software. That means not only are they fully-versed in HTML and CSS, they can speak both ‘front’ and ‘back’ end languages. Programming browsers, servers and databases with ease. They are adept with all layers of computer software development, comfortably taking something from an idea to a finished product. They have a deep understanding of the workings of a system and can identify...

The main concept of Economics is the study of people to explain the driving factors of human behaviour, decisions and reactions in the face of difficulty or success. It does so through a combination of politics, sociology, psychology and history. It is one of the central disciplines that supports the study of business, management and public policy. By studying Economics, you develop skills, approaches and ways of thinking that can be applied to many problems in an array of...

Functional Skills is equivalent to GCSE level study with level 2 being the same as grade C/4 and above. They were introduced in 2007 to improve literacy and numeracy skills across the country and upskill employees. Functional Skills courses available are maths, English and ICT. The core skills you’ll gain from completing any of these courses are essential in many job roles. More than ever before an understanding of computers and digital software is important to...

A Levels are advanced level qualifications that act as a gateway to higher education at university. Studying at A Level is usually where people find real joy and fulfilment in their learning. This is because you have the power to choose the subjects that interest you and will set you on the path to your goal. Whether that be a career you are passionate about, undergraduate studies or both. By studying A Levels, you can unlock doors that may have been previously closed to you. Shaping your...

Chemistry is a diverse and interesting field of study that has helped us make vast scientific breakthroughs throughout time. Humans have been studying Chemistry for millions of years. From when the cavemen first understood how to use controlled fire, we have continually developed our understanding of Chemistry. Modern-day study of Chemistry enables us to understand the world around us through exploring atoms, molecules and ions. The knowledge that has been gained through research has...

If you’re considering taking GCSE Biology, then you are more than likely the type of person who thrives from learning about the fascinating wonder that is life. Consider how your body develops, repairs itself and its immunological response to viruses which try to infect it. It functions like a well-oiled machine that is more efficient than anything we could ever dream of creating. Living organisms are amazingly complex, a single cell alone is intricate and intriguing. To study all...

GCSEs provide the first formal record of your academic ability and potential. If you sat these at school you’ll remember how your whole future seemed to depend on the outcome. They do, in fact, play a huge part in your post-16 pathway. Though there is something you can do about it now if the results weren’t what you needed the first time around. As minimum requirements and a barrier to entry for most roles and university courses, they are arguably the most important qualifications you...

If you’re thinking about teaching – or you’re approaching the end of your studies – then you will no doubt be thinking ahead to your first teaching job. What the children will be like, how you will approach certain lessons, how you can engage the children to make them excited about learning. However, before you get as far as the classroom, you need to complete the course and then apply for jobs. The recruitment process for teachers differs slightly from that of a traditional...

A Level English Literature is the gateway to culture both past and present. It brings history to life and enriches us with an insight into experiences that could be drowned out by the broader context of events. Through studying literary classics, poetry and modern works, you will understand the evolution of both language and society. You will gain an appreciation of what motivated some of the most influential writers in the English speaking world to write with such artistic merit. The...

To comprehend the complexity of living things, how they relate to one another and their environment is truly astounding. Consider that we are merely the current stage in the formation of life which began some 4 billion years ago. This gives you an idea of where your studies can take you with A Level Biology. If it weren’t for living things, the mineralogy and geology of Earth would be vastly different today. Many of the rocks and minerals that make up the Earth’s surface are derived...

If you take a moment to think about it, language is interlaced throughout every aspect of our lives. You sit reading the news on your phone while drinking your morning coffee. On your way to work you drive past a billboard with an extremely witty slogan and mull over how simple yet effective the message was. Throughout your working day you’ll talk with colleagues, perhaps changing the tone and topic of conversation when your manager walks into the room. Without realising, you have...

“Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.” – Philosopher George Santayana Studying the past is essential to understanding the future. Although, History delves much deeper than just remembering people, key events and dates from years gone by. Instead, it provides context and understanding of the how and why. It helps us identify how our nations, cities and communities came to be. Where our ancestors originated from and who they were. It gives us insight into...