Ever wondered, ‘How was this object designed and made?’ If the answer is yes, why not have a look at what is involved in a career as an industrial designer. What does an industrial designer do? An industrial designer, also known as a product designer, researches, designs, invents and creates objects that are functional but which also have to be ... Read More »
Tag Archives: GCSEs
What to do after GCSEs
Do you know what to do after GCSEs? Read our simple guide to what you can do next… NVQS NVQs (National Vocational Qualifications) involve doing practical, work-related tasks in the workplace or in settings similar to the workplace – like a carpentry or garage workshop within a college if you’re training to become a carpenter or a car mechanic, for ... Read More »
All change for G4SE as GCSE grading changes
If you are starting year 9 this September - get ready to see your results very differently. Students who begin their GCSE studies in English language, English literature and maths this September will be the first to open up their exam results in August 2017 and see a numerical grade between 9 and 1 rather than the traditional letter grading of ... Read More »
Decisions after GCSEs
It’s normal to worry about decisions after GCSEs - Emily sheds light on to her journey discussing how and why she chose to do A-levels combined with work experience. Emily Hill is one of many students that are faced with the dilemma of what to do next. Life beyond your GCSEs can be a whirlwind of change. I thought my career ... Read More »
How to revise
How to revise for A-levels and GCSEs Put down that highlighter pen and download a flash card app!!! Kate Newton tells you how to revise and how not to. Sorry to have to say this, but the latest in-depth research on how to revise says that the best revision technique is – wait for it – to plan and start ... Read More »