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Richer pupils 3.8 times more likely to go to university than poorer peers

15/12/2016 - 11:19

Richer pupils were 3.8 times more likely to enter university in 2016 compared to their more disadvantaged peers, according to a new report from UCAS.

Four UK teachers shortlisted for $1m Global Teacher Prize

15/12/2016 - 11:15

Four teachers from the UK have been shortlisted for the Varkey Foundation Global Teacher Prize 2017, which offers an award of $1 million to the winning teacher.

Penalties issued to school staff for exam malpractice up 48 per cent

15/12/2016 - 11:13

The number of penalties issued to school and college staff for exam malpractice is up 48 per cent compared to last year, according to official figures from Ofqual.

Schools need to find savings of £3bn by 2020, NAO warns

14/12/2016 - 10:43

Schools across England will need to find savings of £3 billion by 2019/2020 to counteract cumulative cost pressures, according to the National Audit Office (NAO).

MPs to launch new inquiry into young people’s mental health

14/12/2016 - 10:40

The Education Committee has joined forces with the Health Committee to launch a new inquiry into young people’s mental health.

Only six local authorities in England would benefit from new grammar schools, research shows

12/12/2016 - 10:51

Only six out of 152 local authority areas in England would benefit from expanded selection and opening new grammar schools, according to new research from the Education Policy Institute (EPI).

School leaders reject grammar school plans

12/12/2016 - 10:18

The National Association of Head Teachers (NAHT) has confirmed that school leaders in England are opposed to government plans to extend selection and open new grammar schools.

New 'secure schools' to be launched for young offenders

12/12/2016 - 10:16

Justice Secretary Liz Truss has announced plans to launch two new 'secure schools' to offer education and training for young offenders.

Additional £5m awarded to Education and Training Foundation

12/12/2016 - 10:13

The Education and Training Foundation (ETF) has been awarded an additional £5 million to continue to improve the quality of further education and expand the availability of apprenticeships.

White working class pupils least likely to attend grammars, research shows

09/12/2016 - 12:25

Ethnic background plays a significant role in grammar school entry, with white working class pupils the least likely to attend, according to new analysis from the Sutton Trust.

Independent schools could offer 10,000 free places, ISC says

09/12/2016 - 10:07

The Independent Schools Council (ISC) has proposed that independent schools across England could offer 10,000 free places to poorer pupils every year.

Just 16 per cent of predicted A-level grades correct, study shows

08/12/2016 - 11:54

The University and College Union (UCU) is calling for an overhaul of university applications after a new study found that just 16 per cent of predicted A-level grades are correct.

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