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25-03-17: Segregation in UK schools intakes: ethnic and socio-economic divide between schools appears to be increasing
An investigation into diversity in schools across the UK suggests that in most areas, the distribution of students between schools shows significant segregation based on both ethnicity and socio-economic background.
A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.
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17-03-17: Ofstead crack down on schools cheating league tables
Rather than individual students, the new Ofstead chief is determined to curb cheating by schools to manipulate results for advancement in league tables.
A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.
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09-03-17: The new T-levels: the government’s response to the impending skills shortage
The government has announced with the recent budget that it will introduce 15 new ‘T-levels’ as alternatives to the current A levels in order to plug the predicted skills shortage post-Brexit.
A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.
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01-03-17: ‘Sugar tax’ will be used to fund £415 million investment in ‘healthier lifestyles’
In an attempt to combat childhood obesity, the government has implemented a tax on sugary drinks, the proceeds of which will go towards promoting physical and mental wellbeing for should age children.
A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.