Gap Year
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| First episode date | February 23, 2017 |
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| Final episode date | April 13, 2017 |
| Networks | E4 |
| Genres | Comedy-drama |
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| ID | 2376527 |
About Gap Year
Childhood friends Dylan and Sean set out to backpack through China, but end up taking on the whole Asian continent.
Burnt out or jobless - meet China's 'full-time children'
... This time the definition includes those who haven t found a job, or choose to continue education, learn new skills or take a Gap Year...
A-levels, T-levels and BTecs: A guide to the 2023 exams
... You could also consider taking a Gap Year to give you more time to decide on your future path...
Renting: Tenants seek 'bills included' homes as energy costs rise
... She took a Gap Year, working in a shop, before university to build up savings to help with living costs, and is planning to work throughout the summer to help pay for next year...
Leaving home with an eating disorder 'exhausting and isolating'
... Flora first left home to go on a Gap Year in New Zealand, meaning she no longer had help from her parents to make sure she could get hold of the right food...
Penny Mordaunt: A very quick guide to the rising star who might be PM
... Before politics, she worked as a magician s assistant Other previous jobs include working in orphanages in Romania during her Gap Year...
Reading Festival: Burned teen describes 'horrific' ordeal
... Leone said: " I m going to have to go on a Gap Year because I can t walk...
Diana Ross brings Motown glamour to Glastonbury
... Often portrayed as a diva, she spoke openly about the difficulties of lockdown - " I m going to call it a vacation, a Gap Year, because I don t want to say what it really did" - and confessed the need for a lyric sheet when she sang the title track of last year s Thank You album...
Gabby Logan's heart screening call for brother Daniel
... She was 19 at the time of Daniels death and on a Gap Year in London before going to university when she got the phone call from her mother - and returned home to Leeds immediately...
A-levels, T-levels and BTecs: A guide to the 2023 exams
By Vanessa ClarkeEducation reporter
Exam season is beginning for A-level and other students across The UK.
For many pupils, it is The First Time they will have sat formal exams, because GCSEs did not go ahead as normal during The pandemic.
This year exams are mostly returning to what they were like pre-Covid, but there are still some changes to how things will work, depending on where you live.
When does school exam season start and finish?In England, Wales and Northern Ireland , exams begin for A-level students on 15 May, and finish at The End of June.
Vocational technical qualifications (VTQs) are mostly assessed through practical learning, but there are some exams and assessments throughout The year. Courses with summer exams include:
International Baccalaureate (IB) exams will run from 27 April to 19 May.
In Scotland, Highers and Advanced Highers started at The End of April and finish on 31 May.
Are exams and Results still different because of Covid?As usual, senior examiners will decide The minimum marks needed for each grade.
However, because of The disruption caused by Covid, in England exam boards than before The pandemic when deciding grade boundaries.
This will protect students who perform slightly less well in these exams than expected, based on their previous grades and average exam performance.
Results are expected to drop down much closer to pre-pandemic levels this year, after three years of higher grades.
Exam Papers in The same subject will be more Spaced Out than they were before The pandemic, to give students more time to revise between Papers .
will be graded generously, as they are relatively new qualifications.
In Wales, grades, midway between The 2019 and 2022 Results .
has also provided advance information for its Papers across a range of subjects - revealing The focus of some of The Questions - to help pupils revise.
There is no advance information for any other Papers taken in Wales.
And unlike Last Year , Qualification Wales, which oversees Welsh exams, says there have been no changes to The content of courses.
The Scottish Qualification Authority () Said due to The continuing impact of The pandemic.
It has taken similar steps to Last Year to help students, such as removing or reducing exams or elements of coursework. It plans for exams to go fully back to normal next year.
The Council for The Curriculum, Examinations & Assessment (), The Exam board which covers most pupils in Northern Ireland , has provided advance information for most subjects examiners will take Covid disruption into account.
What happens if I Am ill for my exam?If you are unwell on The Day of your exam, you should contact your school or college as soon as possible.
In England, Wales and Northern Ireland , you will be asked to fill out a and your school or college will use this to request " special consideration" from your exam board.
In Scotland, if you are ill, your school, college or training provider can submit an " " request.
You could still be awarded a grade as long as you have completed at least one other exam or assessment for that qualification.
When is exam result day 2023?SQA Results will be published on 8 August.
AS and A-level Results will be released on 17 August.
Vocational and technical qualification students will receive their Results on or before 17 August.
How can I appeal against exam Results ?If you're unhappy with your result, you should talk to your school or college.
In England, Wales and Northern Ireland , your school will contact The Exam board on your behalf and ask for your marks to be reviewed.
If you still think you've been unfairly graded after a review,
The Exam board will consider correcting your mark.
BTec students to The award body.
If you're still not satisfied, you can request a review from The exams regulator, Ofqual.
In Scotland, The Process is slightly different.
If your final grade is lower than your grade estimate, Speak to your school or college first.
If your appeal is accepted, The Exam board will look at The marks you received.
What if I don't get The Grades I need?The Charity points out that Results are not The only measure of Success - and if things do not turn out how you had hoped, there are lots of ways to get you to where you want to go.
If you only just miss out on The Grades you need to get on to a university or college course, The Admissions office might accept you anyway, or offer you a place on a different course.
You can also apply to which is how universities and colleges fill empty places.
It may also be possible to resit some or all of your exams. Talk to your school or college if you want to explore this route.
Alternatively, you can consider an or a There are also entry-level jobs for those who want to go straight into work.
You could also consider taking a Gap Year to give you more time to decide on your future path.
Related TopicsSource of news: bbc.com
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