Systemic Privilege: the disparities in pandemic exam results between state and privately educated students

During 2020 and 2021 millions of 17 and 18 year olds in the UK had their final year at school disrupted by the Covid-19 pandemic. During these years, the respective governments made the decision to cancel the exam diets for A-Level/ Scottish Highers students (as well as GCSE and Baccalaureate exams). Governments were forced toContinue reading “Systemic Privilege: the disparities in pandemic exam results between state and privately educated students”

To Bamberg, with Love

A reflection on challenging stereotypes, embracing the new and reconnecting with one’s culture It’s hot. Really hot. The scorching sun traps the city in an ever- increasing, what feels like neverending heat that makes you want to submerge yourself into a cold, clear river and never come back out again. The small city of Bamberg,Continue reading To Bamberg, with Love