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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.
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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.
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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.
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Teachers Warn Of Technology Overload
The Association of Teachers and Lecturers have warned that students’ learning is being disrupted by overuse of devices such as smartphones and tablets. At a recent conference, teachers heard that some students starting school are able to use touch screen technology but do not have the fine motor skills required to play with building blocks.
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State Schools Employ Over 17,000 Unqualified Teachers
New figures have been released which show that an increasing number of state-funded schools are hiring unqualified teachers. The rise in qualified teachers was precipitated by the Education Secretary’s decision to allow academies and free schools to employ staff without standard teaching qualifications.
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New GCSE and A Level Exams Unveiled
The new GCSES and A Levels for England have been revealed after months of consultation and several delays. The new exams place an increased emphasis on maths skills, with a tough maths exam and increased mathematical elements in science subjects.
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GCSEs to be Marked Using International Standards
The government has announced plans to mark GCSE papers in accordance with Chinese standards after exam regulators’ complaints that grades have been inflated over the years.
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Pledge to Abolish Illiteracy and Innumeracy
The education secretary has promised to abolish illiteracy and innumeracy in the UK, likening the need to secure educational progress to the need of developing countries to secure clean water and eliminate malaria.
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Study Leads the way for Teaching Maths
A new study has shown that using gestures is the best way for children to learn Maths. The study carried out by psychologists in the US showed that eight year old children better understood mathematical principles if they used their hands during the learning process in addition to their brains.
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