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31-12-13: Ofsted Hits out at Grammar Schools
Ofsted has criticised grammar schools, saying that the selective schools were filled with middle class children and were a detriment to social mobility.
A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.
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26-12-13: Exam Results Are Determined by Genetic Factors
A new study suggests that genetic factors contribute to about 60% of variation in GCSE exam results. Scientists at the Institute of Psychiatry, Kings College London studied academic performance in over 11,000 identical and non-identical twins, and found that on average genes explained a considerable level of the differences in performance in core subjects.
A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.
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24-12-13: Ofsted Chief Highlights North-South Divide in Education
Schools Inspectors Ofsted have released their annual report, which shows that the regional disparities in England are like “two nations”. Although the report showed general improvement in schools across the country, it also showed that 250,000 students are attending schools judged to be inadequate.
A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.
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19-12-13: 1000s of Teens Cannot Afford to Stay in Education
Children’s charities including Barnardo’s have said that the poorest school children have suffered ‘stealth cuts’ to grants which were designed to help them stay in education.
A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.
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17-12-13: Schools Urged to Take International Tests Seriously
A UK club of schools dedicated to improving exam results has said that students should be taught how to pass international education tests. The Performance in Excellence club has said international tests are now so politically significant that students should be taught how to prepare for them.
A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.
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12-12-13: Russell Group Criticised over Access
A new report released by the Higher Education Policy Institute has said that the UK’s top universities are as exclusive as ever, and are not trying hard enough to attract students from poorer backgrounds.
A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.
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10-12-13: Scheme to Fund Science and Engineering Projects Announced
The government has announced plans for a new scheme under which post-graduate students will be trained in science and engineering. The scheme, which will cost £350m, aims to train over 3,500 students in the hopes of boosting Britain’s economy.
A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.
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05-12-13: Literacy Trust Survey Says Boys Likely to Hate Writing
Results of a poll issued by the National Literacy Trust suggest that boys are twice as likely as girls to say they don’t like to write. About 20% of boys surveyed said that they did not enjoy writing, compared with just 8% of girls who said the same thing.
A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.