Tag: UK
Benefits of Studying Russian: Ukraine Advocates for Ukrainian GCSE
Ukraine Pushes for Ukrainian GCSE Amidst Russian PressureIn a bid to support teenage refugees who have fled Ukraine, the Ukrainian government is urging the...
Controversy Surrounds Natural History GCSE as Qualification is Put on Hold – Campaigner Alleges...
The natural history GCSE has been put on hold amidst controversy, with campaigners alleging political bias in the decision-making process. Mary Colwell, a prominent...
Investigation Finds Inappropriate Restraint of Autistic Children at London School
An investigation into the treatment of autistic children at a school in London has revealed shocking footage of children being restrained and confined in...
Failure of Special Educational Needs System Hinders Children’s Development for Years
England's special education system is under fire for failing to meet the needs of thousands of children, hindering their development for months or even...
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...
Challenges with Labour’s Plan for 100,000 New Nursery Places in England
The government's plan to create 100,000 new nursery places in English primary schools faces challenges, according to recent research. The research highlights a mismatch...
Oxford University’s Reliance on Contract Tutorials Raises Concerns and Shifts Teaching Dynamics
Oxford University has been under scrutiny for its heavy reliance on academics working on precarious fixed-term contracts to conduct the majority of tutorials, as...
Financial Struggles: 75% of England Universities Projected to Be in Debt Next Year
Financial Struggles: 75% of England Universities Projected to Be in Debt Next YearEngland’s universities are facing a financial crisis, with nearly three out of...
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...
Do Students Care about the Hague v Mandelson Race for Oxford Chancellorship?
After Donald Trump’s victory, concern has been expressed in liberal circles that democracy is under existential threat. But next week that ancient Greek ideal...
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...
How Creating University Cold Spots Impacts Disadvantaged Communities
Many people argue that there are too many individuals attending university, but I believe that the issue lies with our economy not creating enough...
Angela Rayner talks about strengthening UK-US special relationship in call with JD Vance
Angela Rayner, the deputy prime minister, recently had a conversation with JD Vance, the US vice president-elect, discussing ways to strengthen the UK-US special...
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,...
Mel Stride Named Shadow Chancellor and Priti Patel Shadow Foreign Secretary in Kemi Badenoch’s...
Kemi Badenoch, the newly appointed Tory leader, has put together a strong Conservative frontbench team aimed at uniting the party. Mel Stride has been...
Impact of VAT on UK International Schools: Potential Exodus of Students
Imposing VAT on international schools in the UK could have a significant impact on the number of students attending these institutions, according to European...
Maximizing Social Mobility in the UK: How the Lack of Opportunity Costs £19bn in...
A lack of social mobility is costing the UK a significant £19bn annually, according to a report by the cross-party thinktank Demos and the...
Navigating Special Educational Needs in the UK: Share Your Experiences
A recent report by the National Audit Office revealed that despite a significant increase in funding for children with special educational needs (SEN) in...
Protecting Vulnerable UK Children from School Exclusion: A Fight for Their Future
When Sam began secondary school in Hackney, east London, at 11 years old, he had high levels of achievement and a passion for learning....
Private Faith Schools in UK Lobby for VAT Exemption on Fees Below £7,690
A group representing over 270 independent faith schools in the UK, including Jewish, Muslim, and Christian establishments, are in discussions with government ministers regarding...
Limiting Smartphone Use: UK Parents Unite to Delay Access Until Age 14
Classroom peer pressure can be a concern for parents who are considering implementing a smartphone ban for their children. When the Smartphone Free Childhood...
UK University Chiefs Push for 70% Tertiary Education by 2040
University leaders in the UK are urging the government to set a target of 70% of young people continuing their education after leaving school...