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If this is the last year of GCSEs?

Here we go again - another Monday, another results day - and this time it 's GCSE pupils who' re biting their nails.

But Jeevan Vasagar argues that GCSEs should be abolished as a whole - they give young people the false impression that it 's okay to leave school at 16.

We 're asking schools to let us know how their students performed by filling out this form. We 'll the results on a map of the UK plot, so that readers can compare how the local school performed with other schools in the region and throughout the country.

We 're looking forward to Lexy Topping live blogging the day's events have. Get in touch with her on alexandra.topping @ guardian.co.uk or tweet @ LexyTopping if you have to report newsworthy items.

So, what we know so far?

. The value of holding a degree has been eroded as the share of the population with a university education has more than doubled over two decades, an ONS study shows. The Guardian datablog looks at how much a degree is worth.

. The Improbable Researchers have uncovered an interesting theory about Mozart's death: not enough sunlight. Apparently towards the end of his life, the man was as nocturnal as a vampire.

. Don't forget #ukedchat is on from 8 and tonight will be hosted by @creativeedu. The topic is "getting to know your new class". Everyone will be encouraged to share activities that have been successful in helping them get to know their new pupils - so it will be of particular help to new teachers about to take on their first classes. There is a beginner's guide to ukedchat here.

Whether it's sharing good news or handling a crisis, headteachers and school management teams need to be able to handle the media in all of its forms. This one-day seminar in association with the NAHT is essential for new and aspiring heads as well as established school leaders who wish to update their knowledge. It includes a session on social media.

September 22, London.

Life after a PhD

Whether it 's ever published, convincing an employer that you have transferable skills, or to secure an academic post, you are well prepared to achieve your goals. This course will help you career opportunities for people with scientific skills and expertise.

28 September, London.

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