Issue 5

If you’ve been doing perhaps ten or more subjects at GCSE, having to narrow that down to just three or four to study at A Level can seem like a tough call. These are our suggestions.

Your results are in and they are not what you were expecting! We look at the sensible steps you should take, whether you are facing disappointment or delight.

From private individuals to multinational organisations and national governments, clearly, it’s important that we all know how to keep ourselves safe online but there is also a need for cyber security professionals.

We’ve spoken to Ann, an apprentice working in horticulture for the City of London City Gardens. She gives us an insight into the landscaping and horticulture industry.

No matter what point you are at in your life, financial skills are essential. And it’s never too early to be thinking about finance, we explain the 50/30/20 rule, and why an emergency fund is a good idea.

Sales of EVs (electric vehicles) in the UK have rocketed in recent years, with hybrid or battery-based cars now making up nearly 30% of all new vehicle registrations. But how is this change affecting the motor industry? And what skills do car mechanics need now to keep on top of this new technology?

When the GCSE Natural History was announced in England earlier this year, we had to find out more. The new qualification has some high-profile supporters from the BBC to The Eden Project and The Natural History Museum, so it looks like it’s already off to a good start. Here’s what we know so far.

Nearly 250,000 people across the UK work for the Police, either as serving officers, in support roles, or as volunteers or Special Constables. There are also a number of entry routes, with some forces offering Apprenticeships as one way to join. We’ve talked to a family of Police officers to find out what they enjoy about their roles.

Life can be hectic, and your well-being can be forgotten about. We look at the top tips for keeping your mind healthy, how to support your friends and signpost you to helpful resources.

Tolga was pursuing a career as an electrical engineer before a chance find helped him rediscover his passion. Now an established conservation biologist, writer and environmental photojournalist, he talks to us about his change in career plans and quite how far they have taken him.

Many of the Courts in the UK ask a Jury to decide the outcome of legal cases. That Jury will be made up of ordinary members of the public to help ensure decisions are as fair as possible. Anyone aged between 18 and 76 years old could be called for Jury Service. Here’s our quick guide to what’s involved.

If you haven’t heard about them yet, T Levels are a qualification that was introduced in England in September 2020 for students aged 16+. They are two-year courses which reflect the reality of the industry you study and will become one of the main choices for students after GCSEs.

Labour Market Information provides the knowledge and understanding of how the labour market functions and is crucial for making sense of changing economic circumstances. It can also help when thinking about what the future might hold, so can support career decision making.

Most Specsavers stores have a busy in-store laboratory where a talented team of technician produce finished spectacles to the highest possible standards. Colleagues in this role will be using the latest computer-controlled equipment to cut the lenses and fit them into the frames.

Our National Health Service has been in the headlines regularly in recent years, mostly because of the tremendous work they do. In England alone, over 1.3 million people were employed by the NHS in February 2022. what roles are required to keep our NHS working? Here’s our round-up.