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Morse code transcription: vvv vvv Marjane Satrapi Oscar nominated Persepolis author and director dies aged 56 Missing Mandelson messages from minister Darren Jones revealed Nothing left to chance for Bayeux Tapestry journey to London Bob Harris to step down from Radio 2 after 56 years on air Is the Lifetime ISA fit for purpose in London Starmer accuses Musk of trying to whip up division over Henry Nowak murder Harry and Meghan celebrate Lilibets fifth birthday Teenager given life sentence for knife murder of John McNab while on bail for slashing Bondi Beach shooting hero Ahmed al Ahmed charged with assault Ofqual warns over smart device cheating in GCSE and A level exams

Morse code transcription: vvv vvv Ofqual warns over smart device cheating in GCSE and A level exams Missing Mandelson messages from minister Darren Jones revealed Bondi Beach shooting hero Ahmed al Ahmed charged with assault Teenager given life sentence for knife murder of John McNab while on bail for slashing Starmer accuses Musk of trying to whip up division over Henry Nowak murder Nothing left to chance for Bayeux Tapestry journey to London Is the Lifetime ISA fit for purpose in London Harry and Meghan celebrate Lilibets fifth birthday Bob Harris to step down from Radio 2 after 56 years on air Marjane Satrapi Oscar nominated Persepolis author and director dies aged 56

Morse code transcription: vvv vvv Ofqual warns over smart device cheating in GCSE and A level exams Starmer accuses Musk of trying to whip up division over Henry Nowak murder Is the Lifetime ISA fit for purpose in London Marjane Satrapi Oscar nominated Persepolis author and director dies aged 56 Missing Mandelson messages from minister Darren Jones revealed Teenager given life sentence for knife murder of John McNab while on bail for slashing Harry and Meghan celebrate Lilibets fifth birthday Bondi Beach shooting hero Ahmed al Ahmed charged with assault Bob Harris to step down from Radio 2 after 56 years on air Nothing left to chance for Bayeux Tapestry journey to London

In this special episode, Adam turns the tables and shares his own story - recorded as a guest on the Tom Talks podcast, hosted by Tom, who lost his brother Liam to suicide in 2015 and built his show around stories of overcoming adversity. It's one of the most personal and in-depth interviews Adam has done. He opens up about the moments that shaped him: going from an affluent childhood and private school to living in the back of a transport café after his dad lost everything; leaving school with a single GCSE and a "U" in everything else; and how being written off academically lit a fire that drove him to build businesses generating over £100 million in sales and earn three consecutive London Stock Exchange recognitions. Along the way, Adam gets practical - breaking down the four stages of business (startup, growth, scale, exit), why people fail by applying "scale strategies" too early, and how relationship capital and simply having more conversations changed everything. He also reflects candidly on the £1 million it cost him to close a business at 31, the relief that came with closure, and why self-belief - and sometimes the right words from the right person - matter most when you're at rock bottom. A raw, honest conversation about resilience, mindset, and the belief that life happens for you, not to you. In this episode: Why early adversity became the source of Adam's drive Finding your strengths when school says you're "no good" The four stages of business and the strategy mistakes that stall growth Relationship capital: why business is "mathematical, not magical" What it really feels like to lose £1M - and bounce back Advice for anyone facing exams, setbacks, or starting over If you get value from this episode, please leave a five-star review and share it - it's the best way to help us reach and support more business owners.

*triggers: contains description of physical assault Emily Atack left school at 16, confident she wouldn't need a GCSE for what she wanted to do: act. It turns out, she was correct. She starred as Charlotte Hinchcliffe in the smash-hit comedy The Inbetweeners when she was just 17 and is currently on our screens as Sarah Stratton in Disney+'s hit drama Rivals, as well as co-hosting a new ITV game show, Nobody's Fool, with Danny Dyer. But it hasn't always been easy: she faced sexual harassment and abuse from the age of 10. We talk about the impact this has had on how she now understands her own capabilities and about how her unbreakable bond with her sister, Martha, has helped her survive the toughest challenges. ✨ IN THIS EPISODE: 00:00 Introduction to Emily 03:19 Learning Boundaries 05:33 Class and Growing Up 07:39 Paul McCartney Connection 10:00 Failing to Believe In Herself 14:58 Leaving Home at Sixteen 25:10 Inbetweeners Fame Fallout 30:18 Praise for Rivals 31:23 Earning Creative Trust 32:51 Emotional Regulation Struggles 35:40 Forgiveness and Loneliness 37:20 Childhood Trauma and Sex 41:35 Alistair and Finding Home 46:52 Motherhood and Body Image 55:19 Keeping Nice Things and Goodbye

Historian and Broadcaster, Tessa Dunlop, joins Jemma and Marina for a gloriously wide-ranging conversation about monarchy, British identity and the fury of being an outspoken woman in public life. From her PhD on Romanian royalty to why she believes King Charles still gives Britain “soft power” on the world stage, Tessa brings nuance, history and plenty of passion to some of the most divisive debates of the moment.The trio chat Trump, royal diplomacy and whether Prince Andrew is a “seeping wound” for the monarchy, before diving into Meghan and Harry, Britishness, Brexit, immigration, and why Romanian teenagers demanding a GCSE in their mother tongue actually made Tessa proud to be British. They get candid about the media industry, the “authority gap” facing opinionated women, and why being left-leaning can make you professionally radioactive.There's laughter, disagreement, conversation about Iain Dale, and a brilliantly enraged clip involving Laurence Fox and Jeremy Clarkson that leaves everyone cheering. A fantastic Trawl Meets. Enjoy!Tessa's book 'The Bletchley Girls' Is 99p on the Kindle Store for the month of June. Head to https://amzn.eu/d/02Zf7PsV get a copy and also check out her other titles while you're there.Thank you for sharing and please do follow us @MarinaPurkiss @jemmaforte @TheTrawlPodcastPatreonhttps://patreon.com/TheTrawlPodcastYoutubehttps://www.youtube.com/@TheTrawlTwitterhttps://twitter.com/TheTrawlPodcastIf you've even mildly enjoyed The Trawl, you'll love the unfiltered, no-holds-barred extras from Jemma & Marina over on Patreon, including:• Exclusive episodes of The Trawl Goss – where Jemma and Marina spill backstage gossip, dive into their personal lives, and often forget the mic is on• Early access to The Trawl Meets…• Glorious ad-free episodesPlus, there's a bell-free community of over 3,300 legends sparking brilliant chat.And it's your way to support the pod which the ladies pour their hearts, souls (and occasional anxiety) into. All for your listening pleasure and reassurance that through this geopolitical s**tstorm… you're not alone.Come join the fun:https://www.patreon.com/TheTrawlPodcast?utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's Ask Me Anything episode of The Therapy Crouch, Abbey and Peter are back in Portugal answering your dilemmas and diving into absolute chaos from start to finish. From debating whether three dogs is officially too many, to navigating awkward step-parenting moments and hilarious regional slang debates, this episode has a bit of everything.The pair also open up about family life and the emotional reality of living far away from parents as one listener asks for advice about moving abroad and missing home. Abbey shares why she'd never cope with the kids leaving home while Peter reveals the lockdown-style family traditions he'd bring back in a heartbeat.Elsewhere, the GCSE debate returns as listeners question whether Abbey really got the grades she claims, leading to a full-on interrogation from Peter and the team... Are we saying foul play? There's also audiobook confessions, freezing cold Portugal weather complaints, and a lot of discussion about “freezies”, “ice pops” and “lolly ice” that completely derails the episode.If you want to submit an Agony Ab to the podcast - hit the link belowhttps://docs.google.com/forms/d/1rAKDST4HU_8al_aWpOlys3TRJrWvDV-84piVdlOOjU4/edit00:00 Introduction01:58 Should We Get Another Dog?04:43 Step Parenting Drama08:00 Regional Slang Arguments11:55 Missing Family While Living Abroad15:43 Audiobook Confessions18:09 Abbey's GCSEs Back Under InvestigationTo contact us:Email: thetherapycrouch@gmail.comInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/thetherapycrouchpodcast/TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@thetherapycrouchWebsite:https://thetherapycrouch.com/For more from Peterhttps://twitter.com/petercrouchFor more from Abbeyhttps://www.instagram.com/abbeyclancyOur clips channelhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZntcv96YhN8IvMAKsz4Dbg Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rory McGowan sits down with an honorary fellow at the University College London, Dr Kavi Samra, to talk about AI's role in revision. GCSE exams are underway, with A Levels not too far behind. How is AI being used by students, and how are companies trying to design AI to make it appropriate and reliable for exam purposes?

In CI News this week: The Government repeats its commitment to ban so-called conversion therapy, GCSE modern language students are encouraged to use trans-inclusive terminology, and Pastor Clive Johnston's case is reported across the globe. You can download the video via this link. Featured stories Draft ‘conversion therapy' Bill in King's Speech again Students to encounter ‘harmful' trans ideology in GCSE modern languages Elderly man offered euthanasia twice following hip fracture ‘Carried by the Lord's presence'

The Devon County Show returns to Westpoint on Thursday 21 May to Saturday 23 May, bringing three days of agriculture, entertainment and family fun to the region. GCSE and A-level exams are now in full swing, as a psychologist shares advice to help students manage stress and pressure during exam season. And one of the most beloved whodunits from Agatha Christie sails into Theatre Royal Plymouth, as audiences prepare for another gripping mystery on stage! Josh Tate presents this edition.

In today's episode, Olivia is joined by Abimbola Olajide, serial social entrepreneur and Chief of Play, to explore tactile, hands-on facilitation and what it means to work with the whole person in the room. With a background spanning community convening, grief support, and corporate consultancy, Abimbola shares how she found her way into facilitation and why embodied, kinesthetic approaches are at the heart of everything she does. They talk about: ● paying close attention to embodied feeling when listening to stories ● how personal experience led to founding a CIC supporting people through life transitions ● her consultancy grounded in human-centred work, congruence, and her àjọṣe ("let's do it together") practice, using tools like LEGO Serious Play & modelling wax ● how metaphor, play and physical materials open up focus, emotion and better decision-making, even in corporate spaces. Quote highlights "The power of metaphor, but also using tactile with that, just allows people to go from 'fine'to actually 'this is what this model is saying today'... it gets from zero to deep really quick" "A decision doesnn;t have to be 'I need all the data, and then I need to be stressed... I can play about this'. The term would be blue sky thinking, but I call it purple cloud thinking" Links Today's guest: Abimbola Olajide — In Every Season CIC ; Atúnkò  https://atunko.co.uk/ & https://www.linkedin.com/in/abimbola-olajide-67a54b63/  Today's host: Olivia Bellas — Coach, Facilitator, Learning Experience Designer https://www.linkedin.com/in/oliviabellas/ To find out more about Facilitation Stories and the IAF England & Wales Chapter:

On today's episode of The Therapy Crouch, the Portugal adventures continue as Abbey and Peter settle into holiday life with VERY mixed results. Peter gives us the dramatic rundown after suffering a painful defeat on the tennis court while Abbey reveals she's been volunteering at an incredible animal rescue centre in the Algarve and may have fallen in love with another dog… again.Elsewhere, Pete finally gets his hands on Abbey's GCSE certificates after years of doubting her straight A claims, but is he convinced they're actually real?! We also dive into some absolutely bizarre conspiracy theories involving Flat Earth believers, robot birds, AI taking over the world and whether Bill Gates is secretly behind EVERYTHING.In the Agony Abs, we hear from a listener whose mother-in-law keeps secretly rearranging her house and another who's completely horrified by her husband's “helicopter” habits after showering…If you want to submit an Agony Ab to the podcast - hit the link belowhttps://docs.google.com/forms/d/1rAKDST4HU_8al_aWpOlys3TRJrWvDV-84piVdlOOjU4/edit00:00 Introduction01:05 Pete's Brutal Tennis Defeat04:35 Abbey's Emotional Animal Rescue Story10:20 Abbey's “Straight A” GCSE Results Exposed13:35 Abbey's Secret Pop Star Dreams14:05 “Blue Jobs” & Relationship Rules15:00 Portugal Reset & Family Time15:30 Would You Rather: Meet Dave17:20 Mother-In-Law House Drama20:10 The Helicopter Husband Confession23:20 Reuniting With A School Bully25:55 Conspiracy Theory Special Begins26:20 “Birds Aren't Real” Debate27:55 Bill Gates & Tick Conspiracies29:10 Flat Earth Theory Explained32:40 AI Is Taking Over The World33:15 Abbey Has Never Owned A Laptop34:05 Was The Moon Landing Fake?!35:55 Pete Questions Space Travel39:30 Final Conspiracy Thoughts50:20 Wrapping UpTo contact us:Email: thetherapycrouch@gmail.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetherapycrouchpodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thetherapycrouchWebsite: https://thetherapycrouch.com/For more from Peterhttps://twitter.com/petercrouchFor more from Abbeyhttps://www.instagram.com/abbeyclancy/Our clips channelhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZntcv96YhN8IvMAKsz4Dbg Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

At Connaught School for Girls in Waltham Forest, frustrated students are directly confronting teachers in the third week of strikes. With GCSE preparations severely disrupted, pupils are demanding the National Education Union members return to class. Teachers, protesting heavy workloads, management issues, potential redundancies and pay cuts, have been seen turning away or standing with keffiyehs and Palestine flags. Parents are bitterly divided - some backing the teachers' fight for better conditions, others furious that their daughters' futures are being sacrificed. Is this a necessary stand for workers' rights, or are students paying the price for adult disputes at the worst possible time? On the panel: Tom Rogers, Dave Brown and Lucy Trimnell.

A school letter has sparked controversy after making extra GCSE revision including weekends compulsory, with consequences for absence. But where is the line between high expectations and excessive pressure? In tonight's Points of View, we ask: Should schools be able to mandate extra sessions? Do strict systems raise standards or risk burnout? And who decides what's “too far” when exams are on the line? Join the debate as we explore how far schools should go in the name of results.   Featuring JP, Tom Rogers, Tony Harwood and Michael Wright.

A school letter has sparked controversy after making extra GCSE revision — including weekends — compulsory, with consequences for absence. But where is the line between high expectations and excessive pressure? In tonight's Points of View, we ask: Should schools be able to mandate extra sessions? Do strict systems raise standards or risk burnout? And who decides what's “too far” when exams are on the line? Join the debate as we explore how far schools should go in the name of results.

In this episode, the Agony Aunties respond to a parent struggling to support their son through GCSE exam stress, offering a compassionate reminder that while exams can feel overwhelming, the most powerful thing a parent can provide is connection—not solutions. The Agony Aunties explore how to open supportive, pressure-free conversations, encourage collaboration rather than control, and gently help teenagers manage anxiety by breaking things into smaller, more manageable chunks. They also highlight the importance of honesty around parental expectations, the value of rest and self-care (balanced with realism about teenage habits), and reassuring both parent and child that even worst-case scenarios are not the end of the road. Above all, the Agony Aunties emphasise that feeling understood and not alone is often the greatest stabiliser during stressful times—and that, ultimately, exams will pass. More from Therapy Works: Subscribe to the Therapy Works Substack for guidance on everyday struggles and access to Julia's monthly live webinar: https://juliasamuel.substack.com/ Grieving someone you love? Julia's Grief Works Support Programme offers structured, expert-led help, with 94% of people reporting feeling better after using it. As a podcast listener you can get 25% off plus a 30-day money-back guarantee here - www.griefworks.com/therapy Follow Julia on Instagram: @juliasamuelmbe for tips, tools, and conversations about navigating life's challenges. If you enjoy this episode, please consider rating, reviewing, and subscribing - it makes a big difference and helps others discover these conversations. If you need help finding a therapist, visit: The Samuel Therapy Practice Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Send me a message.The best support in Design and Technology rarely looks dramatic. It looks like a calm voice re-reading instructions, a bigger print-out placed quietly on a bench, a checklist that turns panic into progress, and a student realising they can finish what they started. I'm joined by Sarah, a Learning Support Assistant working closely with a D&T department, to explain what inclusion actually requires when lessons move between food tech, textiles, workshop making, and CAD.We talk about why being attached to a department (rather than trailing a single pupil all day) builds confidence, consistency, and trust. Sarah breaks down key SEND and EHCP basics in plain language, then shares practical classroom strategies: sensory support such as ear defenders, problem-solving around smell in food rooms, and targeted scaffolding that still protects independence. We explore adaptive equipment for coordination and mobility needs, and how pupils can achieve the same outcomes through different routes, including smart alternatives during GCSE and NEA practical work.A big takeaway is processing time. We unpack ways to reduce cognitive overload in demonstrations, use step-by-step photos and tangible models, and structure tasks so pupils can start, sustain effort, and feel the satisfaction of completion. Sarah also shares a research-informed task planner approach (influenced by the Education Endowment Foundation) that helps with time management, keywords, and motivation.Subscribe, share with your DT community, and leave a review so more teachers and support staff can find the ideas and use them in real classrooms.Support the showIf you like the podcast, you can always buy me a coffee to say 'thanks!'Please offer your feedback about the show or ideas for future episodes and topics by connecting with me on Threads @hardy_alison or by emailing me.If you listen to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, please take a moment to rate and/or review the show. If you want to support me by becoming a Patron click here. If you are not able to support me financially, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts or sharing a link to my work on social media. Thank you!

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White disadvantaged girls are being overlooked, school leaders are warning. Whilst white working-class boys remain one of the worst performing group in their GCSEs, white girls from low income homes aren't much further behind them. File on 4 Investigates has worked with the BBC Data team to compare 2025's GCSE results in England with those of 2019. The team found that white working class girls in England have seen some of the biggest declines in attainment since 2019 - with just 38 percent of these students passing their English and Maths exams. All girls are down by 1.6 percentage points at GCSE but low-income white British girls are down by 6.4 percentage points. Cutting the link between 'background and success' and halving the 'disadvantage gap' is something the Department for Education has pledged to tackle. In this programme we examine what is behind the decline for this group of girls and meet school leaders who are working to reverse it. Reporter: Hayley Mortimer Producer: Ashley Kennedy Technical Producer: Cameron Ward Production Coordinator: Tim Fernley Editor: Tara McDermott

The County Championship is back and we're loving it! Jimmy's in the wickets and, despite it being absolutely freezing, there was a full #tailendersoftheworlduniteandtakeover at Lords for Day 1 of Middlesex v Gloucestershire. Plus random Chocolate Bars, Playfair annuals, Scoring etiquette, GCSE results and a History Lesson from Mattchin.

As research suggests singing could improve lung health, we meet three experts who're feeling the benefits of music.Plus, we talk financial planning for uncertain times, how families and teaching assistants are helping each other through homeschool challenges, and we find out about a new, exam-free GCSE...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's episode of Trending Middle East podcast, the UN Security Council prepares to vote on a Bahrain-backed resolution addressing Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, as Gulf states push for measures to protect global shipping and maintain the flow of trade. We also cover the latest security developments, including missile attacks on Israel claimed by Yemen's Houthi rebels. In Iran, US President Donald Trump says a major bridge linking Tehran and Karaj has been destroyed, indicating continued escalation and pressure on key infrastructure. In the UAE, churches in Dubai will be closed to the public over the Easter weekend, with some moving services online as a precaution amid continuing missile and drone threats. The conflict is also affecting education across the region, with a major UK exam board cancelling international GCSE and A-level exams in several countries, including the UAE, as schools look for alternative arrangements. Trending Middle East is AI-assisted, using original reporting published in The National and curated and edited by humans.

This week I'm joined by the brilliant Danielle,Broadbent, a broadcaster, body confidence coach and campaigner, and someone whose energy is as uplifting as it is grounding. From the moment we met a couple of years ago, I knew we shared the same passion for helping women feel more at ease in themselves and this conversation really reflects that.Danielle opens up about her journey with body confidence and how a life changing TV experience on CH4 Naked Beach completely shifted the way she saw herself. Not her body, but her mindset. And that's where everything started to change.We talk about the years we both spent worrying about how we looked, the moments we held ourselves back, and the freedom that comes when you finally let that go.There's also a really honest conversation about social media, the good and the bad, and how to keep showing up even when it feels hard.And alongside all of that, Danielle shares the work she's doing to create change within the education system, something that comes from a deeply personal place and affects so many families. This is a conversation about perspective, resilience, and learning to trust yourself again.

Religion at school always felt too neat. Boxes. Definitions. “This is what Sikhs believe.” But real life is never that tidy.In this episode, I sit down with Professor Eleanor Nesbitt, Emeritus Professor of Religions and Education at the University of Warwick, co-founder of the Punjab Research Group and author of Sikhism: A Very Short Introduction, to explore what the textbooks miss.We talk about why lived religion rarely fits a single definition, and how Sikh, Hindu and Punjabi families often practice differently, even within the same household. We also discuss the limits and failures of GCSE-style Religious Education, and what Britain looked like after Empire during the first waves of migration.Professor Nesbitt reflects on what she learned while teaching in India in the 1970s, and on the emergence of Sikh Studies as an academic field in the UK. We also explore where academic research still struggles, why open debate matters, and the gaps that future scholars still need to fill.Along the way, she shares the story of how one pen friend changed the course of her life.

New research shows that 1 in 4 children start school without being toilet trained, meaning teachers spend an average of 2.5 hours a day dealing with the impact. The panel discuss this, followed by a look at Schools minister Georgia Goulds letter to Ofqual to say that "for the lifetime of the current GCSE specifications in these subjects, students should not be required to memorise formulae and equations for assessment purposes." On the panel: JP, Rae Whitehouse and Rachel Gilyeat.

The Education Brief: Wednesday 4 March 2026 - Top stories include:Tes analysis suggests that, at current rates, full academisation could take decades.Legal experts warn parental complaint reforms “stop short” of giving schools the powers they need to enforce them.GCSE maths and science students in England will keep getting equation and formula sheets in exams until at least 2030.The government says it will focus on diversity, flexible working and retention in their pledge of recruiting 6,500 additional teachers.The government's new £1.8 billion “experts at hand” service may not be ready in time.This week's deep dive: HEP on The Schools White PaperHEP Updates:HEP Women's Conference: https://hepbookinghub.co.uk/calendar/womens-conference/https://hepbookinghub.co.uk/calendar/inclusive-behaviour-strategies/London RISE Education Fortnight: https://sites.google.com/inspirepartnership.co.uk/risefortnight/homeFind and book more CPD sessions at https://hepbookinghub.co.uk/Watching - https://www.linkedin.com/company/aepassociation/posts/?feedView=allListening - https://evidenceintoaction.podbean.com/e/metacognition-moving-forward-with-new-evidence/Reading - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/every-child-achieving-and-thriving/every-child-achieving-and-thriving-html-versionAI Tool - https://kahoot.com/⁠Music by Slo Pony⁠

The Education Brief: Wednesday 4 February 2026 - Top stories include:Ofsted's new inspections are driving a rise in workload for headteachers and SENCos.White disadvantaged girls are seeing the sharpest fall in GCSE attainment.Plans in the upcoming schools White Paper will push settings “beyond their comfort zone.”Disputed data suggests one in six schools are running shorter than the 32.5-hour minimum.Pupils feeling in control of their learning can make up to two months' extra progress in reading.28 per cent of parents avoid reading with their children because they lack confidence.HEP Updates:Sign up for our Governor Conference: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/haringey-governor-conference-2026-sustainable-and-informed-governance-tickets-1977619334666Find and book CPD sessions at https://hepbookinghub.co.uk/Watching - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GUiFDrOuEOAListening - https://email.nurseryworld.co.uk/c/1USqyZky7xSr0sgyFx4xN4LBNRX8Reading - https://wslaw.co.uk/blog/the-impact-of-ai-in-school-complaints-processes/AI Tool - https://www.canva.com/magic/⁠Music by Slo Pony⁠

Send us a textA large National Council of Teachers of English teacher survey reported by Education Week lists Romeo and Juliet, Macbeth, and Hamlet among the most frequently assigned texts in U.S. And Folger Shakespeare Library notes its edition sales (a good “what schools buy” proxy) had Romeo and Juliet first, followed by Hamlet, Macbeth, then A Midsummer Night's Dream, Othello, and Julius Caesar.But before I start talking about British school subject matter, I better describe one certificate and one assessment of skills that are more or less standard in the United Kingdom.First, there is the GCSE or General Certificate of Secondary Education.It's the main set of school qualifications students typically take in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland, usually at age 15–16 (Year 11). Students take several subjects (like English, Math, Sciences, History, etc.), and the results are used for next steps such as A-levels or vocational courses.And then there is the AQA -  which stands for Assessment and Qualifications Alliance an exam board in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland that creates the syllabuses, sets the exams, and award qualifications for subjects such as English, History, Sciences, etc.).Now back to the Shakespearean plays most frequently studied in the United Kingdom.Most-studied in UK secondary schools - In the UK, the gravitational center is Macbeth—especially at GCSE level. A UK secondary teaching survey reports Macbeth as the most popular overall, and one study cited within the literature reports ~65% teaching it for GCSE (with Romeo and Juliet next).Exam boards also list Macbeth, Romeo and Juliet, The Tempest, The Merchant of Venice, Much Ado About Nothing, Julius Caesar and Twelfth Night.  12th night is sometimes add it to the list.So before I start going into some of the modern productions of Shakespeare's plays, I thought it might be more fun, as well as instructional, to go back and look at the originals.But first I'm going to give you what I hope is a simple timeline - about a minute - that roughly puts Romeo and Juliet into perspective date wise.Early 1590s: early blood-and-thunder tragedy + first big history hits (think Henry VI plays, Richard III).1594–1596: lively early comedies and experiments as his voice sharpens (e.g., Love's Labour's Lost, A Midsummer Night's Dream).c. 1594–1596: Romeo and Juliet (mid-1590s), one of his early breakthrough tragedies.1595–1596: Richard II (another key mid-1590s work).1596–1597: The Merchant of Venice (often placed around this period).1598–1599: Much Ado About Nothing (late-1590s “mature comedy”).1599–1600: Julius Caesar (turn-of-the-century political tragedy).1599–1601: Hamlet (written around this window; many place it at 1601).Early 1600s: the “big tragedy” period ramps up (including Macbeth, usually dated after James's 1603 accession).1610–1611: late “romance/magic” phase, including The Tempest and The Winter's Tale.1613: very late career work like Henry VIII.Support the showThank you for experiencing Celebrate Creativity.

Chapter 8 Unschooled children are different. Their experience of the world is different, their relationships with family, friends and their community are different, the way they live is different and how they learn is different. Throughout this book I have talked about how school does things and the effect that that can have on our children. I have also talked about how unschooling families approach things and the impact that those choices have on our children. As our children grow up the difference between schooled and unschooled children becomes noticeably bigger and increasingly more obvious, especially for those in the habit of comparing their children with their schooled peers (which I don't recommend and don't find overly helpful.) The truth is that schooled children often appear to be doing better, learning more, and getting on in life or growing up, faster than children who are self-directed. Children who are growing and developing according to their own time line play longer, accept support from others for longer (by which I mean that adults are needed to do more for and with their children,) are more relaxed about taking exams or have a broader view when it comes to the pressures and expectations that others put on them and are often clearer about what they want to do and how they want to do it. Their growth and development is noticeable in other ways and the way that we relate to and support our child changes too. Here's what you can expect through the seasons of unschooling.Chapter 9Here I address the three most common questions that I am asked: How will my teen get GCSE's if I deregister them from school? I am worried that my child won't have any friends if we Home Educate, and ‘when you say, ‘unlimited screen time' you don't mean that they should be allowed to play on their tablet all day, do you?' Taking my observations from over 20 years' experience in education, more than twelve of those in the unschooling community, I bring a different perspective to each of these questions, re-evaluating our priorities for our young people, shifting our thinking, and questioning the dichotomy of thought in our society.

Comedian, actress and writer Lucia Keskin made her name on YouTube as Chi with a C, where she started making content at just 16. Indeed, one of her first videos to go viral was her opening her GCSE results on camera.  Fair to say, Lucia's a natural comedic voice, and the first season of her BBC3 sitcom Things You Should Have Done bagged a big following as well as a couple of awards (hello a BAFTA). It's back this week for season two, so Mick got Lucia on the Zoom to find out what our spectacularly hapless hero Chi has been up to, and to talk about the joy in dopey and mean female characters, the excitement of added Bridget Christie, failing all your GCSEs, and how silly might save us all. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There were celebrations last year when a GCSE in British Sign Language was approved...but a few months have passed and no accredited exam board has taken it on. What now for the exam which had a strong 10-year campaign behind it?Simon Wont from the National Deaf Children's Society gives his reaction while BBC journalist Katyeryna Pavlyuk talks us through it.Cyber correspondent Joe Tidy has been in California visiting humanoid robots built to carry out domestic tasks and considers how this development might help disabled people in the future.And the BBC's Alex Taylor is Emma's studio pal this week. He spills the tea on his new romantic relationship. Not only is he smitten but it's also given him pause for thought on letting her help with his care responsibilities so they can let his careworker go out for the night and leave them to some alone time.And finally. Just a heads up, we're moving to a monthly podcast from now on. Our next episode will be 4 February. Catch you then!Presented by Emma Tracey with Alex TaylorSound mixed by Dave O'NeillProduced by Katyeryna Pavlyuk and Alex CollinsSeries producer is Beth RoseEdited by Damon Rose

While teenagers up and down the motu are opening their NCEA results, they're joined by 10-year old Raymond Hsu. In 2025, Raymond was one of the few, and definitely one of the youngest students to sit both NCEA and Cambridge exams, receiving his first GCSE certificate. Raymond's father Michael spoke to Melissa Chan-Green.

A Waikato regional councillor says rising visitor numbers are damaging the Blue Spring near Putaruru, with rubbish clogging toilets, coins thrown into the water and unsafe parking. He wants an access fee and a share of the international tourist levy to help fund protection and upkeep of the popular site; Signs of rising confidence and a possible peak in unemployment may influence the Reserve Bank's February decision, with potential implications for mortgage rates and borrowers; As vehicle dashboards rely more heavily on touchscreens, concerns are growing about driver distraction. ANCAP says it will reward higher safety ratings to cars that reintroduce physical buttons for basic functions, encouraging drivers to keep their eyes on the road; Streaming services could be forking over cash to support local productions should Labour get into government; While teenagers up and down the motu are opening their NCEA results, they're joined by 10-year old Raymond Hsu. In 2025, Raymond was one of the few, and definitely one of the youngest students to sit both NCEA and Cambridge exams, receiving his first GCSE certificate.

Kent and Medway's best-performing secondary schools have been ranked from best to worst by GCSE results. However some education experts warn a legacy of Covid means the latest league table isn't the “fairest” measure of performance. Also in today's podcast, a man has died in a crash involving a car and a water tanker.The motorist was travelling on the A2070 Ashford Road in Hamstreet yesterday afternoon when it collided with a purple tanker heading the opposite way.Pressure is piling on the boss of South East Water with more local leaders calling for his resignation following water supply outages. Thousands of properties and businesses have been affected and several schools around the county are closed again today.Hopes of saving a town's library building have been dealt a fresh blow - and the site may proceed to an auction sale next month.But the deputy leader of Reform UK-run Kent County Council says the “door remains fully open” for alternative proposals for the site at Grace Hill in Folkestone – community groups have been campaigning for it to be saved. And a new support group has been set up in Kent for bereaved parents, by a nurse who lost her own son You can hear from Amber Selvey, whose son died from a rare genetic condition in 2023 - she's now launched Together in Grief based in Whitstable.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Danny and Lee return from the Christmas break and have a bumper episode for you all to enjoy. This week they talk about the Christmas period, 4 points from 15, was it unsuccessful? They rate the players, management team and Craig Cope on the old GCSE ratings regarding a mid season review. They then discuss transfers, who could leave, should loans have been recalled and where do we need to strengthen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Education Brief: Wednesday 17 December 2025 - Top stories include:A safeguarding review triggered national dispute over strict behaviour policies.Headteachers are warning of an “exponential rise” in AI-generated parental complaints.Google DeepMind is developing a DfE-approved version of its Gemini chatbot.The DfE will scrap 46 free school projects, with a further 58 special and AP schools left in limbo.Ofqual confirms on-screen GCSE and A-level exams could begin appearing by 2030.HEP Updates:Book sessions on the https://hepbookinghub.co.uk/ Attend our SEND Conference: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/hep-inclusion-send-conference-2026-neurodiversity-in-the-classroom-tickets-1758147629889WalkThrus Coaching course: https://walkthrus.co.uk/latest-events/coaching-with-walkthrus-summer-te-kakwd-r2264WalkThrus Coaching One Day Masterclass: https://walkthrus.co.uk/latest-events/coaching-with-walkthrus-summer-te-kakwd-r2264-42yn4Watching - https://haringeyeducationpartnership.co.uk/north-london-shines-in-ks2-attainment-data/Listening - https://www.audible.co.uk/pd/The-Snowflake-Myth-Audiobook/B0G4NN8FSMReading - https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/25670374.new-resource-developed-help-tackle-misogyny-schools/AI Tool - https://vimeo.com/1136057496⁠Music by Slo Pony⁠

Catherine shares a moving story from Bermuda about navigating her son's T1D diagnosis and GCSE exams while grieving the sudden loss of her husband. Free Juicebox Community (non Facebook) Type 1 Diabetes Pro Tips - THE PODCAST Eversense CGM Medtronic Diabetes Tandem Mobi ** twiist AID System Drink AG1.com/Juicebox Use code JUICEBOX to save 40% at Cozy Earth  CONTOUR NextGen smart meter and CONTOUR DIABETES app Dexcom G7 Go tubeless with Omnipod 5 or Omnipod DASH * Get your supplies from US MED  or call 888-721-1514 Touched By Type 1 Take the T1DExchange survey Apple Podcasts> Subscribe to the podcast today! The podcast is available on Spotify, Google Play, iHeartRadio, Radio Public, Amazon Music and all Android devices The Juicebox Podcast is a free show, but if you'd like to support the podcast directly, you can make a gift here or buy me a coffee. Thank you! *The Pod has an IP28 rating for up to 25 feet for 60 minutes. The Omnipod 5 Controller is not waterproof.  ** t:slim X2 or Tandem Mobi w/ Control-IQ+ technology (7.9 or newer). RX ONLY. Indicated for patients with type 1 diabetes, 2 years and older. BOXED WARNING:Control-IQ+ technology should not be used by people under age 2, or who use less than 5 units of insulin/day, or who weigh less than 20 lbs. Safety info: tandemdiabetes.com/safetyinfo Disclaimer - Nothing you hear on the Juicebox Podcast or read on Arden's Day is intended as medical advice. You should always consult a physician before making changes to your health plan.  If the podcast has helped you to live better with type 1 please tell someone else how to find it!  

Catherine shares a moving story from Bermuda about navigating her son's T1D diagnosis and GCSE exams while grieving the sudden loss of her husband. Free Juicebox Community (non Facebook) Type 1 Diabetes Pro Tips - THE PODCAST Eversense CGM Medtronic Diabetes Tandem Mobi ** twiist AID System Drink AG1.com/Juicebox Use code JUICEBOX to save 40% at Cozy Earth  CONTOUR NextGen smart meter and CONTOUR DIABETES app Dexcom G7 Go tubeless with Omnipod 5 or Omnipod DASH * Get your supplies from US MED  or call 888-721-1514 Touched By Type 1 Take the T1DExchange survey Apple Podcasts> Subscribe to the podcast today! The podcast is available on Spotify, Google Play, iHeartRadio, Radio Public, Amazon Music and all Android devices The Juicebox Podcast is a free show, but if you'd like to support the podcast directly, you can make a gift here or buy me a coffee. Thank you! *The Pod has an IP28 rating for up to 25 feet for 60 minutes. The Omnipod 5 Controller is not waterproof.  ** t:slim X2 or Tandem Mobi w/ Control-IQ+ technology (7.9 or newer). RX ONLY. Indicated for patients with type 1 diabetes, 2 years and older. BOXED WARNING:Control-IQ+ technology should not be used by people under age 2, or who use less than 5 units of insulin/day, or who weigh less than 20 lbs. Safety info: tandemdiabetes.com/safetyinfo Disclaimer - Nothing you hear on the Juicebox Podcast or read on Arden's Day is intended as medical advice. You should always consult a physician before making changes to your health plan.  If the podcast has helped you to live better with type 1 please tell someone else how to find it!  

Geography is a lovely Goldilocks subject for home educators to study ... not too hard, not too easy, not too maths-y and not too essay-y! And to guide us through Geography at GCSE level is Jake from Humanatees, letting us know what to expect on each paper, from the exam more broadly, the different specifications, the fieldwork and beyond. With Jake Richards - Jake has been the face behind Humanatees Tutoring since 2017. He is a qualified teacher who taught in secondary schools for ten years before becoming a full-time tutor for home educated students in all of the humanities, including Geography. - Jake's Website - Jake's Facebook page

Aurora Orchestra's creative learning programme supports teachers to bring rich musical education and experiences to all children. The Aurora Classroom programme encompasses:digital resources for primary and secondary schoolsflexible cross-curricular resources for SEND settingstraining for teachers from our team of expertsworld-class programme of live activity for children and young people.Music at the heart of your primary schoolBring Aurora Orchestra into your classroom using our free music resources, designed for music specialists and generalist teachers alike. Explore our fully planned 10-week units of work or build your own music lessons from our library of hundreds of activities and audio excerpts.Supporting your teaching at KS3, GCSE and A levelAurora Classroom for secondary schools focuses on bringing high quality resources, films and audio excerpts together in one place – without the adverts and for free! Explore our teaching support materials for each Key Stage – from an introduction to the orchestra for KS3, to detailed set work resource packs for GCSE and A level music specifications.Build your own unique SEND programme Aurora's inclusive and adaptable resources for children with additional needs enable teachers to build bespoke units of work by selecting activities from a number of learning strands:Live events for schoolsAurora Orchestra is a pioneering orchestra that creates concert experiences beyond the ordinary, introducing children to music in an innovative and exciting way.Takeaways: The Aurora Orchestra has made its educational resources completely free to ensure maximum reach and impact. The organization emphasizes the importance of integrating music education into the curriculum amidst challenges such as funding and time constraints. Aurora Orchestra's live programs are designed to engage children interactively, allowing them to participate in music through body percussion and singing. The orchestra has developed a series of resources called Aurora Classroom, which provides high-quality materials tailored for different educational stages. The importance of fostering creativity among teachers, particularly in primary education, is highlighted, as many teachers lack confidence in teaching music. Aurora Orchestra aims to expand its touring networks to reach diverse audiences and ensure music education is accessible to all children. Chapters:00:33 - Innovations in Music Education07:26 - Introducing Aurora Classroom: Resources for Music Education13:20 - The Transformation of Music Education Resources14:31 - Funding Models for Educational Programs23:07 - Breaking Down Barriers in Classical Music31:58 - The Life of a Modern Musician37:07 - The Importance of Music in Educationhttps://www.auroraorchestra.com/https://www.instagram.com/auroraorchestra/https://www.facebook.com/auroraorchestra/https://www.youtube.com/user/AuroraOrchestrahttps://www.tiktok.com/@auroraorchestrahttps://bsky.app/profile/auroraorchestra.bsky.socialhttps://www.auroraorchestra.com/people/jane-mitchell/Show Sponsor – National Association for Primary Education (NAPE) https://nape.org.uk/Find out more about their Primary First Journal: https://www.educationonfire.com/nape

Did you ever play manhunt as a kid? And did it ever end up with you almost dying on some mudflats? Those are just two of the questions Luke and Pete tackle on today's episode, alongside Pete's experiences of Christian camp, why certain types of Christian music is actually pretty good (eg The Congos) and the lads' ability to pass a GCSE these days (English? Maybe. Maths? Hell no.)There's also three more attempts to enter a new cell into the Battery Daddy! Don't miss it!You can also get involved by emailing us: hello@lukeandpeteshow.com! You can also get in touch on X, Threads or Instagram if character-restricted messaging takes your fancy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Whilst on a night out in the summer of 2011, Jacob Dunne made a split second decision to throw a punch that killed James Hodgkinson. After being convicted of manslaughter, Jacob spent 14 months in prison during which time James' parents contacted him to get answers about their son's death. A dialogue began between them and when Jacob was released, Joan and David asked a question that he says saved him: “What are you going do with your life?” That led to him doing his GCSE's and getting a degree, and with James' parents he now campaigns for criminal justice reform to improve the experience of victims and reduce reoffending. Amol and Jacob go into extraordinary detail about his tough upbringing in Nottingham, what happened on that fateful night in 2011, and how – through his relationship with Joan and David - Jacob turned his life around. They also discuss knife crime and why he thinks building stronger relationships is the solution to ending the cycle of violence in some of the most deprived areas of the UK. His story is the subject of a West End play called Punch by James Graham and an award-winning BBC Radio 4 Series, which you can listen to here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000l0jr (00:04:00) What is restorative justice? (00:14:00) Growing up in Nottingham (00:26:44) The punch (00:47:00) Time in prison (00:56:20) Life after prison (01:05:00) Meeting James' parents (01:22:40) The future (01:31:00) Amol's reflections (01:36:14) Listener messages GET IN TOUCH * WhatsApp: 0330 123 9480 * Email: radical@bbc.co.uk Episodes of Radical with Amol Rajan are released every Thursday and you can also watch them on BBC iPlayer: https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/m002f1d0/radical-with-amol-rajan Amol Rajan is a presenter of the Today programme on BBC Radio 4. He is also the host of University Challenge on BBC One. Before that, Amol was media editor at the BBC and editor at The Independent. Radical with Amol Rajan is a Today Podcast. It was made by Lewis Vickers with Anna Budd. Digital production was by Gabriel Purcell-Davis. Technical production was by James Piper. The editor is Sam Bonham. The executive producer is Owenna Griffiths.

n this solo episode, host Rosie Moss shares her own story with unflinching honesty.Seven and a half years after losing her husband, Rosie now faces a second upheaval: the end of her marriage. She reflects on how new heartbreak can reawaken old wounds, leaving her once again asking, how the f**k do I get back up?Rosie talks candidly about raising three children, two with additional needs, while navigating school moves, GCSE pressure, and the relentlessness of being the only adult her kids can lean on. She admits to feeling exhausted, isolated, and often overwhelmed, but also determined to keep going.Amid the chaos, she finds moments of light:Finishing her first book on widowhood.Hosting her debut Widowed AF retreat, a space for connection and healing.Being named a finalist at the British Podcast Awards, a reminder that her work matters.This is an episode about overlapping griefs, solo parenting, and starting again when you didn't think you had the strength. With dark humour, humility, and fierce honesty, Rosie invites you into her world, proof that even in the wreckage, there can still be community, meaning, and hope.

Today's episode is one I'm really excited about, because we're talking women's health again, and more specifically hormones. Whether it's energy, sleep, mood, metabolism, fertility, or how we age, hormones impact everything, yet I personally barely understand them beyond our GCSE biology.Joining me today is Professor Annice Mukherjee. Annice is a consultant physician, endocrinologist, and professor, and she's one of the UK's leading experts in hormone health. She's the principal investigator for the UK's first-ever national women's health data registry. Annice's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.hormone.doc/?hl=en +This episode is sponsored by Adobe Express - you can check it out for free here: https://adobe.chrd.ly/ExpressGracePodcast+SIGN UP TO THE WORKING HARD NEWSLETTER: https://graceb.myflodesk.com/k0sfhlac34+FOLLOW THE PODCASTInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/workinghard...TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@workinghardpo...+DILEMMA SUBMISSIONIf you'd like to submit any dilemmas to the podcast to be answered in the bonus episodes, please send them to podcast@grace-beverley.com with the subject beginning DILEMMAS or DM us @workinghardpod on instagram!+MY LINKS: https://gracebeverley.komi.io/+RETROGRADE, SHREDDY, TALA and THE PRODUCTIVITY METHOD are my own businesses, therefore any mention of them - whilst not being a sponsorship - is monetarily endorsed. As usual, sponsorships do not change my opinions nor my honesty, but I will always disclaim to make sure motives are clear

We're talking… the Davis family's last day in Portugal, a new phone-use rule, a poo in the pool at Tom's hotel and several days of civil unrest, Rom's new Tom voice, a full debrief on last week's Beckett and Ranganathan lunch, GCSE results day, a very slow jet ski ride, the end of Rangaball and some questionable urinal behaviour. For questions or comments, please email us at wolfowlpod@gmail.com - we'd love to hear from you. Instagram - @wolfowlpod TikTok - @wolfowlpodcast YouTube - www.youtube.com/WolfandOwlPodcast Merch & Mailing List - https://wolfandowlpod.com A Mighty Ranga Production For sales and sponsorship enquiries: HELLO@KEEPITLIGHTMEDIA.COM Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What's your favourite water creature?Welcome back to the Chris Moyles Show on Radio X Podcast.This week could have been one of the greatest weeks of radio ever. Until all of our guests cancelled… But that didn't stop us from talking to some of the biggest names in entertainment! We'd already prepared questions for Mark Hamill, Dame Helen Mirren, and Pierce Brosnan, so why not get some of our listeners to pretend to be the celebs and answer the questions?As you may have seen in the Daily Star, Toby got into a spot of bother over the weekend when he accidentally hit someone with a golf ball. Once you find out who he hit and what they were doing at the time, you'll understand why this story made national headlines…Also, on the day that thousands of students were anxiously waiting to receive their GCSE results, we put Dom through a slightly different examination. Spoiler alert: he did NOT like the results.You want more yummy yummy content? Chow down on THIS:Toby finds out he's divorced and deadDom gets a taste of powerWe go highbrow with some ‘beautiful' poetry

GCSE results day has brought a mixed picture; the pass rate has fallen, yet the regional gap has reduced and the gender gap is the narrowest it has ever been. Isabel Hardman and Sir Nick Gibb, former Conservative schools minister, join James Heale to discuss education policy, how changing cultural expectations may be helping the gender gap and why Labour seem determined to attack the Conservatives' record on education. In Nick's words, is Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson a ‘more political figure than education figure'?Plus: how the recent High Court ruling over migrant hotels could spark a crisis for the government as more councils, including Labour-controlled ones, seek an end to the policy.Produced by Patrick Gibbons.Become a Spectator subscriber today to access this podcast without adverts. Go to spectator.co.uk/adfree to find out more.For more Spectator podcasts, go to spectator.co.uk/podcasts.Contact us: podcast@spectator.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wehaayyy! It's GCSE results day! Callum Leslie is taken to task for not sticking to Radio 1's remit! Greg gives a personal double-digit shout out to lucky listener Summer, but a triple-digit gatecrasher randomly takes the spotlight! Plus, a very bubbly Sarah looks for a match in Is It Just Us? Barrat the Baker takes on Yesterday's Quiz, and there's new music from Florence & The Machine in All The Latest Things!

Figures from the Home Office show that there were a record number of asylum applications made last year. Also: Teenagers in England, Wales and Northern Ireland open their GCSE and BTEC results. And the celebrity judge, Frank Caprio, has died at the age of 88.