Daily Express :: GCSEs Feedhttps://www.express.co.ukSimply The Best 7 Days A Weeken-gbhttps://www.express.co.ukhttps://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/logorss.gifDaily ExpressTue, 07 Apr 2026 22:07:04 +0100http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssCakePHPnews@express.co.uknews@express.co.uk<![CDATA[Virgin Media O2 urges parents to check if they can get £12.50 broadband tariff]]>

The discounted broadband plans are part of wider measures designed to help people stay connected during difficult financial times.

]]>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 15:00:00 +0000Personal FinanceVirgin Media, Savings, Broadband, Money saving, Benefits, Education, Internet, GCSEs, A-Levels, Universal Credit, Virgin Media O2, £12.50 broadband tariff, digital learning, financial pressure, Virgin Media O2 urges parents to check if they can get £<![CDATA[How Luke Littler performed in his GCSEs, A-level snub and comment to angry teachers]]>

Luke Littler left school at 16 after his GCSEs as the back-to-back world darts champion prioritised throwing arrows over education.

]]>Sat, 10 Jan 2026 09:30:00 +0000OtherLuke Littler, World Darts Championship, GCSEs, A-Levels, World Darts Champion, A-level decision<![CDATA[GCSEs were a great idea at the time – but this is why they're no longer fit for purpose]]>

We need more qualifications that equip youngsters with the practical, technical and workplace skills demanded by an innovation-led economy likes ours

]]>Mon, 17 Nov 2025 17:42:00 +0000UKGCSEs, Education, University Technical Colleges, Apprenticeship Levy, Technical Education Reform<![CDATA[Labour risk stifling social mobility in education reforms that will hit vulnerable hardest]]>

Bridget Phillipson needs to bin her reforms.

]]>Tue, 11 Nov 2025 18:00:00 +0000PoliticsEducation, School, Labour Party, GCSEs, Labour education reforms, social mobility, disadvantaged students, curriculum standards.<![CDATA['Great day for the next generation of creative talent' as school EBacc is scrapped]]>

Curriculum change is huge victory for Express' Strike A Chord crusade.

]]>Fri, 07 Nov 2025 10:56:00 +0000UKEducation, GCSEs, A-Levels, EBacc scrapped, music education, creative subjects, Strike A Chord campaign<![CDATA[Government and Ofqual to make major change to GCSEs for September 2028]]>

The Government also said it would replace the current computer science GCSE, while exploring the possibility of a new data science and AI qualification.

]]>Wed, 05 Nov 2025 07:58:00 +0000UKGCSEs, Education, GCSE exam reduction, curriculum review, English Baccalaureate (EBacc), education reform.<![CDATA[White working-class children to be given extra help to pass English and maths]]>

A new Vocational level will be rolled out alongside extra help to ensure children get maths and English GCSEs

]]>Sun, 19 Oct 2025 22:30:00 +0100PoliticsEducation, School, A-Levels, GCSEs, Bridget Phillipson, White working class children, English and maths GCSEs, V-Levels, Post-16 education reform.<![CDATA[The 30 best UK state schools for getting kids into Cambridge and Oxford - full list ]]>

Discover the top state schools bridging the gap for state school students to access elite universities.

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]]>Sat, 30 Aug 2025 07:00:00 +0100LifeArsenal FC, Heatwave, GCSEs, Arsenal, London Fashion Week, GCSE results, Bank Holiday heatwave<![CDATA[HMRC issues 10-day alert to claim £1,354 a year]]>

Parents have been told they must extend their claim by August 31 or the money will automatically stop

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