I am confident that the system overseen by Qualifications Wales (QW) and WJEC, in response to the current emergency, is fair for students and robust in what it measures and signals to employers and universities. However, governments in other parts of the United Kingdom have introduced changes to their systems and we must make sure that these alterations do not disadvantage Welsh students. Students in Wales, and prospective employers and universities across the UK, can be assured that their A Level grades reflect…

Education expert and former teacher Becky Cranham can help you decide. So you want to be a primary school teacher? Let’s look at the skills you’ll need to join this truly rewarding career. You’ll need to: Enjoy being around children. This might seem obvious but it is definitely a must-have! If you’ve never spent much time around kids, try volunteering at a local primary school. You’ll soon find out if the thought of being surrounded by children all day is…

With A level results day less than 48 hours away, the UCAS website has all the information university applicants need to be fully prepared, whatever grades they achieve. Students can sign in to Track on the UCAS website from 08:00 on Thursday (18 August) to see if their place in higher education has been confirmed, or if they are eligible to use Clearing – the service that can match unplaced applicants with suitable vacancies. No one can make a formal…

Students in Cardiff have the opportunity to win up to £2,500 by creating a short video or writing an essay on their experience of life at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama.   UCAS Conservatoires’ Take the Spotlight competition is open to anyone currently studying at one of eight specialist music colleges across the UK. The next generation of talented musicians and performers will be applying for courses through UCAS Conservatoires. Current students’ work, performances and stories will…