…as extra funding for children aged five to 16 from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds, with the aim of improving their academic performance. But a report by the National Audit Office (NAO)…
Fewer students given financial help
…from universities and colleges has fallen for the second year in a row, an official report shows. But those who did receive help did get bigger awards, according to information…
David Cameron paves way for shake-up of the BBC as licence fee critic John Whittingdale joins all-Tory Cabinet
…radical shake-up of the BBC as he appointed a new Cabinet, which he will order today to pursue “blue-collar Conservatism” to help working people. The Prime Minister promoted several women…
Access not apartheid
…change. An outreach officer helped attract 360 applications for 72 places, compared to 130 previously. Entry was selective but with allowance made for prior school and home background. In their…
Nearly one in three key candidates standing at the general election is privately educated
…the Sutton Trust and of the Education Endowment Foundation, said today: “This research shows that the next House of Commons is unlikely to reflect any more social diversity than the…
Studying at Oxbridge earns you £7,600 more than studying at a new university
…higher than English graduates. A science or engineering graduate at Oxbridge is likely to command a starting salary £11,800 higher than a graduate in an arts or humanities subject from…