Tag: Manchester
Breaking Barriers: Study Reveals Young Working-Class Faces Obstacles in Creative Industries
Young people from working-class backgrounds are facing obstacles when trying to enter the creative industries, a recent study has revealed. The research conducted by the Sutton Trust found that the arts remain elitist and...
Crisis in UK Universities: Labour’s First Step to Save Them
The financial pressure on Britain's higher education institutions is a cause for concern. With more than a third of universities running at a loss and some even facing the risk of a government bailout,...
Rising University Fees in England: Students Left Disadvantaged
English higher education is currently facing some serious challenges that need to be addressed. The recent announcement of an increase in tuition fees to £9,535 may seem like a small patch for a much...
University Tuition Fee Increase in England: Impact on Students and Families
University tuition fees in England are set to increase to £9,535 for the upcoming academic year. This rise, approved by the government due to financial challenges in the university sector, will impact new students...
English Schools Should Embrace ‘Difficult’ Pupils, Says Ofsted Chief
Schools should not reject "difficult" students in fear of affecting their overall results, according to Ofsted's chief inspector of schools, Sir Martyn Oliver. He emphasized the importance of inclusivity in schools and stated that...
Improving School Attendance Through Work Experience: Insights from Manchester Airport CEO
Ken O'Toole, the CEO of Manchester Airport Group, believes that in order to combat the rising rates of school absences, companies should provide work experience opportunities to children starting from a young age. He...
Maximizing Tuition Revenue: How English Universities Can Benefit from Fee Increases
The government announced an increase in undergraduate tuition fees in England, with new students starting university next fall and existing students in their second and third years being affected. However, some universities may not...
Labour’s Tuition Fee Increase: A Test of Students’ Faith
It was always going to be a challenge for the Labour government to navigate the issue of tuition fees. After promising to abolish them, Keir Starmer's team recently announced an increase just months after...