Tag: Manchester
Staff at Sixth-Form Colleges in England to Strike on Thursday – Impact and Updates
Staff at sixth-form colleges in England are standing up for fair treatment by the government, as they demand equal funding for pay rises given...
Cutting Children’s Services: A False Economy
On February 22, 2019, I had the honor of speaking at a conference dedicated to remembering my dear friend, Tessa Jowell. The focus of...
Study Finds Private and State School Pupils Achieve Equal GCSE Results
A recent study conducted by the University College London has revealed that private school pupils in England no longer outperform their state school counterparts...
Addressing Racism in Schools and Colleges: Legal Obligations in England
Schools and colleges in England are being criticized for not doing enough to address and prevent racism, according to campaigners. They are calling for...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...