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Inclusion
IPPR Inclusion Taskforce unveils panel members
The IPPR Inclusion Taskforce has announced the members of its newly established panel, as they look to “develop a roadmap…
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Exams
Boys continue to underperform at GCSE level, research finds
The “chronic” underperformance of boys at GCSEs should be treated as a “major issue” in the UK, according to the…
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Exams
Poorer pupils more likely to drop out of A levels than get top STEM grade
Pupils from disadvantaged backgrounds are being “shut out” of the UK’s top-performing and best-paid career paths due to a lack…
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Exams
Record number of students get first-choice university place
A record number of 18-year-olds in England have achieved their first choice university place, while top A level results have…
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Teaching
Trans teachers can ask to be called Mx, says Phillipson
Transgender teachers have the right to ask pupils to call them Mx instead of Miss or Sir, the education secretary…
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Teaching
Isle of Man headteachers to take industrial action
The National Association of Head Teachers (NAHT) has confirmed that its members on the Isle of Man have voted to…
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Higher
International student levy could cost unis over £620m a year, HEPI warns
The government’s proposal to introduce a 6% levy on international students’ tuition fees could see higher education institutions face new…
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Schools
Rising pupil attendance welcome but still ‘long way to go’, says NAHT
The National Association of Head Teachers (NAHT) has welcomed new government figures which show that school attendance was up in…
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Schools
Parents pay £500m to avoid gov’s private school VAT plan
Parents at UK private schools have reportedly paid over £500m of school fees in advance in a bid to avoid…
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News
BoE cuts interest rates to 4%
The Bank of England (BoE) has cut interest rates to 4%, down from the previous rate of 4.25%, marking the…
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