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Thursday 13 August saw students across England and Wales receive A Level, T Level and Level 3 results  For some students, this means a place at university, with a record number of 18-year-olds securing their top choice institution. Author | Amy W Image from Bury College's social media Skills Minister Baroness Jacqui Smith was at Bury College as students from the Greater Manchester college received outstanding results foe their courses. How did the results look across the UK? In a landmark year for technical education, more than 65% more T Level students received results, with almost 20,000 completing their qualifications, up from nearly 12,000 in 2025. The pass rate was more than 90%. Watch | Telford College students celebrate their results A Level results at grades C and above continued their steady improvement, reaching 78.1%, up 0.4 percentage points on 2025. The proportion achieving A or A* grades also rose, reaching 28.3%, an increase of 0.2 percentage points. Students at New ...

Have you thought about your next steps yet? Deciding what to do after college is rarely straightforward. Whether you’re considering university, an apprenticeship, employment or a gap year, the sheer number of options can feel daunting.  Author |  Sophie T Bournemouth University But making the right choice starts with understanding what’s available and what aligns with your aspirations. We are not experts but we have spent some time online looking for some advice and put it all in one place to try and help you out. Here are some key factors to conside when making this important decision. Know what your career requires For some professions, a degree is non-negotiable. If you have a specific career in mind, check whether a university qualification is a necessary entry point. There are useful websites and resources such as Start, National Careers Service and Prospects that are available for your research.  You can also ask the careers advisor at your education instituti...

A career in sport but your dreams of going pro are over? Keep reading... Are you drawn to both sport and science and wondering how the two might come together as a career path? Author |  Sophie T Disclaimer | This is a purely exploratory article. You should speak to a careers advisor if struggling to make a decision around your next step Many students are now considering their next steps with the college and sixth form courses coming to an end. Some of those will have already completed their UCAS application and will now be thinking about which of their potential five choices to enrol at. Your average physio room One of the most popular career paths is... Sports science has grown rapidly in recent years, with professionals in the field earning on average around £30,000 a year in the UK. Beyond the salary, the subject opens doors to a variety of roles in coaching, education, health and performance. A degree in the discipline is designed to provide the knowledge and practical skills...

You've heard of A Levels. Have you heard of T Levels? T Levels are a relatively new qualification, designed to provide a more direct pathway from education into the workplace.  Author |  Sophie T These qualifications are combining classroom study with extended industry placements , they aim to equip students with the skills and experience needed for skilled employment or further study. They are becoming an increasingly viable alternative to A Levels and apprenticeships . But how do they compare to other options available to school leavers?  What is a T Level qualification? T Levels are a new type of technical qualification in England , designed to give students the practical skills and knowledge they need for work or further study. They combine classroom learning with an industry placement of at least 45 days.   When were T levels introduced? T Levels began in September 2020. To start, there were only a few subjects available, however, now there are over 2...

We are approaching the time when many students are expected to start choosing their next steps. With so many options and factors to consider, many of these (and their families) can feel overwhelming.   Author - Liam C What types of college courses are out there? Although there are lots of college courses to choose from, this can mean choosing the right course for you can be overwhelming and confusing! We recently examined one of the newest qualifications, known as T Levels, and the interesting opportunities that they can provide you with, The most traditional post-16 qualifications are A Levels. This is a study programme that will appeal to students who have enjoyed academic teaching and learning in schools and are comfortable and successful with examinations as the main form of assessment. READ MORE:  What are T Levels? Then there's Vocational courses. For those on this type of programme, they will find that they need to use practical and theoretical learning to help...