UK schools concerned: students trust influencers more than teachers when preparing for exams

According to a survey conducted by the educational platform Save My Exams, around 74% of students preparing for their GCSEs use tips from bloggers and influencers on social media. One-third do so daily, and more than half do not verify the authors' credentials.

The survey found that 14% of students openly stated they trust influencers more than their teachers, and 38% have begun to doubt the value of teachers' recommendations. Only 9% of respondents tried to find out whether the bloggers had any teaching qualifications.

Teachers emphasize that some social media videos contain inaccurate or misleading information. In some cases, bloggers predicted exam topics that turned out to be wrong, leading to mistakes in students' work.

Exam authorities are considering introducing guidelines or restrictions to limit the influence of unverified sources. Schools are intensifying efforts to teach media literacy, helping students critically assess information sources and avoid replacing professional preparation with social media content.