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Tuition Fees Will Remain Despite Upcoming Review

Prime minister Theresa May has launched a review of tuition fees, whilst calling for better value for students. The review

Most University Leaders Involved in Setting Their Own Pay

The University and College Union (UCU) recently sent a freedom of information (FOI) request. The union represents university staff and

Concern as Universities Face Future Uncertainty

During this current time of economic and political uncertainty, it is unsurprising that university officials are pessimistic about the future.

Students Seek Compensation Following Lecturer Strikes

University staff from 61 top institutions are set to walk out following disagreements over pensions. The industrial action will take

Lecturers to be Investigated for Low Gradings

Staff at the Queen Mary University London (QMUL) have been warned that they need to explain their actions, if any

University Participation Plans Have Stalled

Universities in the UK have been making attempts to make participation more inclusive. However, these efforts have been hindered as

Decrease in Student Numbers Leaves Universities at Risk

Experts are warning that some universities in England could be in danger of collapse. This follows a decrease in the

One in Eight Secondary Schools in England are Failing

An increasing amount of secondary schools in England are under-performing. This is according to official data which also outlines that

Next Generation of Principals Need Training

Leaders and institutions in the Further Education industry face uncertain times in the coming years ahead. There are the longstanding

Student Rent Campaign Reaches a Breakthrough

Established in early 2015, the ‘Cut the Rent Campaign’ was formed by students in Cambridge who were extremely frustrated with

Different Forms of Education that You Should Know

There are many different learning methods nowadays. Each person is different, with their own preferences and dislikes. And people will

Ambitious College: for Young People with Autism

Ambitious College is the only college in London, specifically for young people with autism. Currently, there isn’t enough educational opportunities

South-East Colleges Launch Large Scale Merge

Two colleges in the south-east of England have announced plans to merge together. This is exciting news because both colleges

Disadvantaged University Applicants Likely to Miss Out

Applying for university is an important decision that is undertaken by students every year. Not all students want to take

Will Students Actually Benefit from Accelerated Degrees?

Tuition fees have long been a burden for university students. Furthering their employability and gaining general life experience comes at

College OFSTED Grades Take a Positive Turn

Education facilities in the UK are subject to rigorous OFSTED inspections, to maintain and go beyond acceptable standards. Although college

Less Students are Opting to Study Abroad

Studying overseas is available to university students all over the world. It is a great way to learn in a

The Autumn 2017 Budget has Disregarded the Arts

The Autumn 2017 Budget has been released. The response has been varied and widespread. Certainly, there is jubilation over aspects

Higher proportion of women on university courses than ever before

The university admissions service has revealed that 36 per cent more women than men have been accepted onto university courses.

Figures suggest clearing placements at highest rate for five years

Over 11,000 students received places on undergraduate courses through clearing in the 24 hours following A-level results. Ucas figures show

Poorer students 18 times less likely to go to university

Analysis suggests that children from wealthy areas of the country are 18 times more likely to go to university than

Children’s commissioner: ‘Teach children how to avoid gangs’

The children’s commissioner has said that pupils should be taught how to avoid falling into gang life or being exploited

A third of English children unable to swim by age of 11

A sample of 1,000 parents of Year 6 pupils suggests that around a third of English 11-year-olds leave primary school

Government pledges extra £1.3bn of school funding

The government has pledged to spend an extra £1.3bn on schools in England as they respond to criticism over funding

Teachers set to remain under one per cent pay rise cap

Teachers in England and Wales are set to face another year in which pay increases are limited to one per

New university students need better preparation say researchers

Young adults are unprepared for university according to a study by the Higher Education Policy Institute (Hepi) and Unite Students.

Conservatives set to abandon grammar schools policy

The government are set to scrap their plans to expand the grammar school system in England. The Queen's Speech said

Seven-year low for proportion of children offered their first-choice secondary school

One in six 11-year-olds failed to secure a place at their preferred secondary school this year, official figures have revealed.

Students believe university not ‘value for money’

An annual study of student attitudes has found that levels of satisfaction with university “value for money” have fallen for

Labour pledge to abolish tuition fees from this autumn

Labour have said that, should they win the upcoming election, their pledge to scrap tuition fees would be bought forward

North London school could implement gender-neutral uniform

A north London private school could adopt a gender-neutral uniform following a consultation with members of the sixth form. Highgate

Welsh pupils' term-time holidays at all-time high

Official figures have shown that the percentage of Welsh primary school pupils taking unauthorised term-time holidays have reached a record

Number of trainee teachers falls

A drop in the number of trainee teachers has sparked fears that it may soon become even more difficult to

All English schools to teach sex education

An announcement from the government has confirmed that Sex and relationships education (SRE) is to become compulsory in all English

Funding shortages lower education standards, says PISA boss

One of the most influential figures in world education has warned that a lack of funding will lead to a

Hundreds of millions of pounds taken from school budgets

The Treasury has decided to take back £384m that was originally set aside for English schools last year, as part

Study says grammar schools benefit limited to only six areas

A study has found that there are only six areas of the UK in which the parents want the new

Majority of A-level grade predictions ‘overly optimistic’

A three-year analysis of 1.3 million UK students’ results found that three quarters of young people had been given predictions

Homework scrapped at primary school in Scottish Highlands

Following a vote from pupils and parents, Inverlochy Primary in Fort William has scrapped homework for its 175 students. Around

Head teachers warn PM of school crisis due to lack of funding

Head teachers of every state school in West Sussex have written to Prime Minister Theresa May to warn that they

University tuition fees set to rise above £9,500 in autumn 2018

The government has indicated that it plans to increase university tuition fees above £9,500 for all students, as new rankings

Dramatic decline in GCSE grades awarded

This year’s wave of GCSE results brings with it a significant drop in results, as the proportion of students awarded

Record number of university places as top grades drop slightly

This year’s A-level results have shown a slight drop in top grades awarded to students, but a record number have

Ofsted rates increased number of English schools as good or outstanding

Approximately 86 per cent of English schools and academies have been ranked as being good or outstanding by Ofsted, a

Parent wins court ruling for term-time holiday

A parent has refused to pay a fine for taking his child on holiday during term-time, which is causing debates

UK universities fall in world reputation rankings

Ten UK universities are in the Times Higher Education (THE) world reputation ranking's top 100, but many of these have

School segregation warning issued by head of Ofsted

The head of Ofsted, Sir Michael Wilshaw, has issued a warning that in some independent faith schools, teachers are being

Students being deterred from languages by harsh marking

Teachers have warned that inconsistent and harsh marking is deterring students from studying languages for their GCSEs and A-levels. This

Students from wealthy families earn more than poorer counterparts

Research has indicated that graduates who come from wealthy families will earn substantially more money throughout their career than those

Single-sex schools need to adapt for transgender students

Teachers have called for more to be done at single-sex schools to accommodate for transgender students coming out, after claims