Art Attack!
If you’re a budding artist, check out the Royal Academy’s famous Summer Exhibition, and get inspired to start an art course… The Royal Academy’s Summer Exhibition has been held annually since 1768 and draws together a wide range of new work by both established artists and unknowns. It is the largest open contemporary art exhibition in the world and is a unique  showcase for art of all styles and media. Taking place this year from June to August, the majority of works are for sale and any artist can enter work for selection. It usually takes...

VQs Explained
Vocational qualifications can be very useful stepping-stones to many careers. With the ever-increasing numbers of students progressing to higher education, there is a mounting demand for flexible, highly skilled workers who do not necessarily need to have a degree or A-levels. Employers are advocating courses that equip young people with the skills and attitudes that build business, and are recruiting those who have work experience or occupational training. Qualifications can be classified into three types – general, vocational and occupational. General qualifications are focused on a...