Parenting a Teen Through A-Levels: Helplessness
A parent reflects on the unique horror of supporting a teenager through A-levels, feeling impotent and clueless in the face of complex subjects like chemistry and further maths.
Category : Exam Results
Milburn: Exam-Obsessed Schools Leave Pupils Unready for Work
Former minister Alan Milburn warns that schools prioritizing exam results over soft skills are leaving young people unprepared for employment, as a survey reveals widespread teacher concern.
Teacher Avoids Ban After WhatsApp Gossip with Student
A West London teacher has been allowed to continue teaching after gossiping with a student on WhatsApp and failing to report a safeguarding incident, with officials citing inexperience.
Exam Stress Raises Depression and Self-Harm Risk in Students
A new study reveals that exam stress significantly increases the risk of depression and self-harm among students, highlighting urgent mental health concerns in education.
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Pearson fined £2m for serious exam standards failures
Exam board Pearson hit with £2m in fines for breaches affecting GCSE English, A-Level Chinese, and an online English test. Ofqual acts to protect student trust.
Headteacher denies student suspension over Wellington boots
A headteacher is forced to issue a statement denying social media claims a pupil was suspended for wearing Wellington boots. Discover the facts behind the school uniform policy.
The Vital Life Skills Maths Teaches Beyond Arithmetic
Experts challenge the claim that calculators make maths education redundant, highlighting the critical thinking and problem-solving skills the subject develops. Discover why maths matters.
Finn McGhee wins tense NSW Premier's Spelling Bee 2025
After 14 nail-biting rounds, Finn McGhee from Narellan Vale Public School clinched victory at the 2025 NSW Premier's Spelling Bee, beating a record 200,000 participants. Discover the dramatic finale.
Why backing off could be the best exam support for your child
New educational insights reveal how stepping back during exam season might be more beneficial than constant parental intervention. Discover why reducing pressure could lead to better results and healthier student wellbeing.
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Thousands of Australian Year 12 students discovered they'd been studying the wrong historical figure for their final exams, raising serious questions about education oversight.
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