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The UK skills gap widens
Despite the dramatic rise in the number of students achieving University degrees over the last generation in the UK, an increasing number of employers say that it is becoming more and more difficult to attract and retain staff with the right skills. Students need better literacy, numeracy and 'soft' skills to thrive in a changing job market.
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New guidance for parents looking for tutors - should all tutors have a criminal record check?
The NSPCC has issued new recommendations to the government suggesting that all private tutors should be undergo a DBS check, and urge parents to hire tutors through agencies. What does this mean for parents and tutors?
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Thousands of schools shut over NUT teacher strike
Why were the National Union of Teachers on strike this week?
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Exam culture 'leaving bright kids behind'
A head teacher has spoken out against the culture of testing in England, warning that bright students are being branded failures.
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Research Shows Alarming Gap in A level Take up
Research conducted by the New Schools Network has revealed stark differences in the availability and take-up of A level courses between poor and wealthy boroughs in England.
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School introduces 6 hour admissions interview to screen for tutoring
Wellington School has introduced a 6 hour admissions interview designed to help teachers discern 'taught answers'.
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Fresh Concerns Raised about North-South Attainment Gap
A new report has highlighted the gap in attainment between pupils from the north and their southern peers, raising fresh questions about education funding and economic policy.
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Government Plans to Develop Private Universities
Concerns have been raised about the reputation of higher education in the UK after the government announced plans to open up the sector to private providers.
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Government U-Turn on Academies Plan
The government has scrapped plans to force all schools to become academies after a wall of criticisms from schools and Tory rebels.
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