Summer learning loss, also known as "summer slide," refers to the tendency for students to lose some of the academic gains they made during the previous school year over the summer break. Studies have shown that students can lose approximately one to two months of learning over the summer break, par...
Read more ›It's not easy when you're a student or heading towards GCSE and A-levels to find time to read for pleasure. Yet, reading for enjoyment can reduce stress and improve overall mental well-being. It also stimulates the brain, improves focus, and encourages the exploration of new ideas. This makes summer...
Read more ›Each year, approximately 29,920 students choose to defer their university courses to take a gap year. For the academic year 2022/23, this number increased to 30,970, reflecting a 28% rise since 2012 but a 15.8% decline from 2021.
The latest annual report by Student Universe, The State of Student an...
Read more ›Summer break is here, and with it, a wealth of students poised for a long summer post-GCSE, A-levels and University. If a summer job isn't on your child's horizon, they're not alone. According to the Labour Force Survey, 43 per cent of 16-17-year-olds studied and worked twenty-five years ago, compar...
Read more ›UCAS applications are now open for 2025 entry, and the UCAS personal statement (which will differ for 2026 entry) is a significant part of your application process and something Year 12s should focus on this summer. Your statement plays a crucial role in the university admissions process, providing ...
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