Sir John Major left office less than 17 years ago, but already he seems some rare relic of a long-lost meritocratic age. The impoverished young Major left grammar school at…
Report plays down bursaries effect
…drop out is their previous exam results, the study adds. The research, published by the Office For Fair Access (OFFA), analysed data on young, full-time first degree students who were…
Private schools have more to offer their pupils
…is that is not going to happen – even at its most radical in office Labour got nowhere near taking any steps to abolish the private sector. So there will…
Teachers support Tomlinson, but more cautious over academies
…said: “These two reforms will shape secondary education for years to come and so the opinions of teachers – who have to make them work on the ground – are…
Match funding schemes would boost fundraising for UK universities
…to build strategic links between universities and their constituencies.” She mentioned, however, that a severe shortage of fundraising executives was a major constraint on increasing philanthropic support for UK universities….
New study to gauge the impact of Aptitude Tests for university entrance
…The study will examine how far the SAT might help admissions officers deal with the thousands of applications they receive each year. The £1.6million research project is backed by the…