Becky Francis says pupils condemned to retaking maths and English face ‘blocks to progress’ and system needs overhaulThe requirement that children who fail GCSE maths and English must repeatedly resit the exams is too inflexible and needs to be overhauled, according to Becky Francis, the head of ... Read more
The Guardian - Oct 17
After raising eyebrows by admitting she swerved her GCSEs in favour of pursuing a showbiz career, 16-year-old Scarlett has been spending time in the studio where she's been showcasing her talent Read more
Mirror - Oct 14
GCSE subject-costs can include the cost of an exchange or trip abroad for modern foreign Languages, of learning to play an instrument for music and extra kit for PE Read more
Mirror - Aug 31
Scarlett Thomas isn't just a brilliant young actress, she managed to introduce her mum Tina O'Brien to her future husband, too! Here's everything we know about the rising star Read more
Mirror - Aug 25
The Waterloo Road star who is the daughter of Coronation Street's Tina O'Brien and Ryan Thomas, shared a message with fans after GCSE results day this week Read more
Manchester Evening News - Aug 24
Following Scarlett Thomas' recent revelation about not sitting any GCSEs, fans wasted no time in wanting to find out the reason behind the Waterloo Road star's decision Read more
Mirror - Aug 24
Exam chiefs say this year's differences are down to "natural variation" and that students' overall performance is generally stable Read more
Birmingham Live - Aug 21
Debenhams has rolled out a special offer ahead of GCSE results day Read more
Mirror - Aug 19
GCSE results day is fast approaching but this year the future is looking a little different for 16 and 17-year-olds.Instead of taking the traditional Read more
The Sun - Aug 14