National Education News

Below is a selection of education news from the last few weeks

Work, Rest and Study: Two Thirds of Students Work During University

PR Web (press release)
UK students collectively earn around £4 billion a year whilst working to help fund themselves through university. With student debt now reaching over £23000 ...

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Nick Clegg backs tax on university graduates

Telegraph.co.uk
Nick Clegg has become the most senior member of the Government to endorse introducing a “graduate tax” for university students. By Mary Riddell and James ...

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The sinking ship of youth opportunity

The Guardian
However, apprenticeships have long been oversubscribed. BT received more than 100 applications for each of its apprenticeship places and British Gas ...

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A-level results: How the great university boom has defrauded our students

Telegraph
The majority will have celebrated achieving the results required for university entrance. Congratulations to them. But for a very significant minority ...

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Just 600 pupils take new diploma

Telegraph
Labour's diploma qualifications suffered a fresh set back today as less than 600 of the new-style qualifications were awarded. ...

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Ford, KIA and Cable & Wireless apprenticeship schemes swamped

Telegraph
By Louisa Peacock, Jobs Editor Car manufacturers have seen a huge increase in the number of applications to their apprenticeship schemes. ...

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Degree doubts

BBC News
"Further education and on-the-job training are of vital importance, which is why this government is investing in further education and has provided 50000 ...

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