Post-16 focus: Extended projects – unlocking student potential (Osler)

By Jen Osler

Issue 385 | Page 33 | Published Jun 2022

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Jen Osler explores the benefits of the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) and how it supports student-led scientific investigation and transition to life beyond sixth form.

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