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Tuition News from May 2014

  1. 29-05-14: University Staff Pay Docked Over 2 hour Strike Action

    The University and College Union is seeking legal action after its members had full days' pay docked after taking part in 2 hour walk-outs.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  2. 27-05-14: Fresh concerns over treatment of students with behavioural difficulties

    The Children’s Commissioner has said that schools and councils often see classes for difficult students as dumping grounds, and have little concern over the quality of the education offered.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  3. 22-05-14: UK 6th in New International Education League Table

    The UK is now in second place among European education systems according to a new global league table. The table includes higher education in its data, and puts the UK second in Europe and 6th worldwide.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  4. 20-05-14: New English A Level to Feature Celebrity Texts

    he exam board OCR has announced changes to its English Language and Literature A’ Level syllabus which will see students study unorthodox texts such as Caitlin Moran’s Twitter feed.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  5. 15-05-14: Russell Group Accused of Failing to Help Graduate Prospects of Poorer Students

    New research suggests that the UK’s top universities are failing students from disadvantaged backgrounds by failing to help them during and after their studies.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  6. 14-05-14: Grammar Schools to Give Priority to Disadvantaged Students

    Grammar schools are proposing to address the middle-class hold on selective school places by changing their admissions systems to help students from disadvantaged backgrounds gain access.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  7. 13-05-14: Labour Propose to Axe Gove Education Reforms

    Labour has announced their plans to scrap the education reforms introduced by the government this year, promising that, if elected, they would undo the confusing ‘sink or swim’ system currently in place.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  8. 08-05-14: Tuition fees Criticised as Cost Mounts

    Most students are now borrowing around £40,000 to pay for their studies, with the government paying £24,500 per students in teaching and maintenance grants in addition. Current forecasts suggest that 43% of the money loans to students will be lost, if graduate earnings continue along the lines predicted by the Office of Budget Responsibility.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  9. 06-05-14: Children Anxious about Competitiveness at School

    A new survey has shown that the majority of school children would like the competitive element removed from school sports. 64% of children said that they would be relieved, happier or not bothered if the competitive element were removed.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

  10. 01-05-14: Baby Boom Fuels School Place Crisis

    New data has revealed that the recent baby boom has left many children in England without primary school places. The pressure in London is particularly profound, with almost one in 5 families missing out on their first choice of primary school.

    A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.

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