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What are Advanced Placements (APs) and how are they viewed in UK higher education
Advanced Placement (AP) courses are a cornerstone of the U.S. high school system, designed to offer students college-level academic experiences before they graduate. Administered by the College Board, AP classes span a wide range of subjects—from Calculus and Biology to History and English Literature—and culminate in standardized exams scored on Read more
SEND Reform: A System Under Pressure and the Implications for Families
Support for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) has become one of the most pressing challenges within the UK education system. Long criticised for being inconsistent, underfunded, and difficult to navigate, the system is now the focus of ongoing reform efforts aimed at improving both access and outcomes. Read more
One Country, Three Systems: The Growing Fragmentation of UK Education
For many families—and employers—the UK education system has long been viewed as broadly consistent, with regional nuances but a shared foundation. That assumption is becoming increasingly outdated. Across England, Scotland, and Wales, education policy is diverging at pace, creating three distinct systems with different structures, philosophies, and outcomes. Scotland, Wales Read more
School Admissions, Fairness & the Reality of “Hidden Selectivity”
The idea that state school admissions in England are fair, transparent, and accessible to all has long been a cornerstone of the system. But increasingly, that assumption is being questioned. Beneath the surface of published criteria and official policies, a more complex picture is emerging—one shaped by what many are Read more
AI Knows the System — But Not the School Gates
For today’s parents, artificial intelligence has become an always-on research assistant. Whether you’re comparing school performance, decoding admissions criteria, or trying to understand catchment areas, AI can surface answers in seconds. What once required trawling through council websites, forums, and spreadsheets can now be condensed into a single, tidy response. Read more
The changing face of nursery funding
Coram Family and Childcare’s latest survey suggests a marked fall in nursery costs in England—but the reality is more complicated than the headline figures imply. Average fees for children under three have fallen sharply following the expansion of government-funded childcare. For many working families, this represents a significant reduction after Read more
New V Levels announced and what they mean
The announcement of new V Levels today marks another chapter in England’s long-running effort to rethink post-16 education. For years, the system has been defined by a familiar divide: A Levels as the academic route and technical qualifications as the vocational alternative. V Levels are intended to sit somewhere in Read more
Why So Much of New Education Funding Is Being Spent on SEN — And What It Means for UK Schools
Recent analysis of education funding trends in England shows that over half of the increase in school funding over the past decade has gone towards supporting pupils with special educational needs (SEN) - reshaping how budgets are allocated and how schools plan for the future. Funding for SEN needs has grown sharply due to Read more
Parents the target of private school fee scams
New research reveals that parents across the UK are being targeted by increasingly sophisticated scams that intercept private school fee payments—costing families thousands and exposing major gaps in school payment security. A recent study has found that every independent school surveyed had been targeted by scammers attempting to intercept fee Read more
Have UK graduates been “missold” their degrees?
There are new claims that UK higher education institutions and the government misled students regarding the value, costs, and repayment terms of tuition, particularly post-2012. Graduates, especially those on Plan 2 loans, may pay up to £14,000 more than expected due to retrospective interest rate changes. Key issues include overhyped Read more