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30-07-17: Ofqual criticised for spending on clarifying new GCSEs
A government campaign to clarify the new GCSE qualifications is reported to cost £500,000.
A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.
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22-07-17: Universities accused of grade inflation as number of First Class degrees awarded rises steeply
There has been a significant increase in the number of first class degrees awarded by Universities across the UK over the last few academic years. Some speculate that this is due to increased standards at A level as well as a more focused student body, but is this another type of grade inflation to improve league table standings?
A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.
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14-07-17: UK university applications fall for the first time since fee rise in 2012
Despite a record 38% of 18-year-olds in the UK applying for further education, UCAS applications to UK universities fell by 4% this year, amongst Brexit fears and student support grant cuts. Mature, EU and nursing students show the biggest fall in applications.
A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.
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02-07-17: New GCSE grade system causes University admission confusion
Just weeks before the first batch of GCSEs using the new numerical grade system are published, updated university admission requirements for UK universities cause more confusion around what is considered a passing mark.
A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.