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A—levels altogether and going over to the international baccalaureate, which i didnt realise it is now being covered by 150 countries worldwide. then theres another not very happy story for gavin williams, who is looking to be replaced — his replacement is said to be a rising star of the tory party, not always a helpful tag in days gone by, must be said. but the big question is, where is education policy heading now? that remains to be seen. this is education policy heading now? that remains...

In things like hairdressing, childcare, engineering, obviously in here that it is a lot more hands—on training and has been a real growth in that. around 250,000 btecs were taken in 2019, it is that there has been an increase this year because there has been a greater interest in hands—on practical qualifications. more young people doing btecs than they are doing a—levels. lets have a word with bill. congratulations on all of the excellent results you have had at bolton college, but i can ...

Top grades has risen — but not as much as everywhere else. after a tough year for students the moment of truth. fewer surprises in the envelopes this year, they know what work and tests teachers have used. and few in a bumper year for top grades and after all, proud of what theyve achieved despite the disruption. the priority for us isjust to keep going and try to get to uni and where you want to go because if you can work through the pandemic and do all the online learning and get your a—le...

This is bbc news with the latest headlines. its a—levels and btec results day, and the number of top grades is expected to rise when students in england, wales and northern ireland get their grades. the education secretary said its been an exceptional year. this cohort of students have had to deal with a level of disruption that no one has ever seen before, not even during a world war. as a result of this pandemic. and it is right that we take the unprecedented steps. it that we take the unpre...

Year because there has been a greater interest in hands—on practical qualifications. more people now doing btecs than there are a—levels, lets have a word with the principle here this morning. good to see you, bill. thank you for having us. congratulations on all of the excellent results you have had at the college, but i can only imagine what an 18 months it has been for you. yes, an 18 months like no other, frankly. but due to the fact we have just got a fantastic set of staff here and won...

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Despite the disruption. thats kind of the priority for us, is just to keep going and try and get into the uni and try and get to where you want to go, because if you can work through the pandemic and do all your online learning and get your a—levels like you wanted, whats stopping you going off to uni and doing what you need to do? i think the standard has still definitely been there. its definitely not weve just walked in and theyve handed us the grades. weve worked for these grades. regardle...

Despite the disruption. thats kind of the priority for us, is just to keep going and try and get into the uni and try and get to where you want to go, because if you can work through the pandemic and do all your online learning and get your a—levels like you wanted, whats stopping you going off to uni and doing what you need to do? i think the standard has still definitely been there. its definitely not weve just walked in and theyve handed us the grades. weve worked for these grades. regardle...

Twins will be here, to tell us about their medal—winning exploits in tokyo. its tuesday the 10th of august. our top story. hundreds of thousands of students will receive their a levels results today — and high grades are expected across england, wales and northern ireland. for a second year results have been based mainly on teacher assessments, after exams were cancelled because of the pandemic. vocational btec results are also out today, and higher and national grades in scotland will be co...

Well, lets take a look at some of the stories in the headlines in the uk. record numbers of students in the uk are celebrating achieving top grades in their a—levels. in england, wales and northern ireland, 44.8% obtained a—star or a grades. with record numbers also applying for university, theres likely to be more pressure on places for the most competitive universities and courses — such as medicine. britains health secretary, sajid javid, has said the roll—out of covid boosterjabs cou...