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Should I do Maths or Physics at A Level?

June 26, 2020
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Maths and physics are two of the most challenging subjects available at A Level. They both require logical thinking, decision making and problem solving. They also both open up several exciting and rewarding career paths. Regardless leading educators[...]
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Can I do A Levels if I failed my GCSEs?

June 25, 2020
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If you’re considering taking A Levels, chances are you’re doing so because you want to expand your knowledge and progress your career. Whether it’s to meet the minimum requirements of a job spec or because you want to work towards a qualification[...]
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Why Do People Find Online Learning Hard?

June 24, 2020
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For many of us, online learning is the best option when it comes to getting back into education. The flexibility of studying whenever it suits you is a luxury that cannot be provided by bricks and mortar institutes. Whether that’s because of work[...]
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How many GCSEs do I Need?

June 24, 2020
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Choosing to study GCSEs, especially if you’ve been out of education for a while, is an important decision. Chances are, if you’re wondering what you need to study, it’s because you have a learning objective in mind. Whether you want to improve your[...]
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What are the Top Distance A Levels?

June 23, 2020
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The ability to study A Levels via distance learning providers represents a huge opportunity to many of us. It could be we didn’t get the grades we wanted, or we didn’t study the right subjects for a career we now want. Regardless, distance learning[...]
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Functional Skills FAQs

June 22, 2020
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If you left school without the GCSEs you wanted in maths or English, it’s not too late to qualify. Functional Skills are a recognised alternative to GCSEs, with a Level 2 equivalent to a GCSE grade C or above. Functional Skills equip you with the practical[...]
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Is it Useful to take a Course without a Certificate?

June 18, 2020
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If you’re looking to learn new skills or gain some knowledge, taking a course in the subject is a logical approach. Depending on the depth you want to get into and what you plan to do with that information will inform the type of course. If you want[...]
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Are Online Courses Effective?

June 13, 2020
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Efficiency is defined by successfully producing the desired or intended results. It could be that you’re studying an Access to Higher Education Diploma to get into university. Or learning accounting to improve your skillset in running your own business. Whatever[...]
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Why is Adult Education Important?

June 9, 2020
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You may think that learning stops as soon as you leave school. Or that it’s something that’s just for kids. But this isn’t the case, or it shouldn’t be at least.  Learning is a life-long affair. It is just as important to you when you’re[...]
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Are Distance Learning Courses Recognised?

June 4, 2020
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Distance learning providers offer students a wide and varied number of courses ranging from ‘hobby courses’ all the way through to Access to Higher Education Diplomas. The breadth of courses on offer is designed to cater for as many people as possible[...]
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