A-level u-turns: what backtracking means for this year’s students and the future
Illustrations by Hannah Robinson To say that the awarding of this year’s exams results in Britain has been a disaster would be an understatement. Throughout the UK, examination boards have released…
COVID-19 and recent exam results mean now is time for education reform
Illustrations by Hannah Robinson In life, the best chance at equal opportunity is arguably through education. Education reform and re-evaluation has never been more crucial, particularly considering the current outrage regarding…
This years exam results reveal a great inequity across education
Illustrations by Hannah Robinson Exam results for Scottish secondary school students were released on Tuesday, queue the inevitable: celebration, outrage and debate over the fairness of the system which largely determines…
How can we rediscover the value of learning after lockdown?
Illustrations by Hannah Robinson The closure of schools across the country was met by some with jubilation, and others with a sense of loss of direction. The news of cancellation of…
Are online examinations just another unnecessary burden for students?
Illustrations by Hannah Robinson As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the education sector has metamorphised into a huge digital operation with a sizable challenge on its hand. Considering the rapidly…
Could coronavirus change our education system for the better?
Illustrations by Hannah Robinson As schools closed to delay the spread of coronavirus, students, teachers, and politicians have been left “scared and anxious”. Beyond education, schools are vital spaces of stability…