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New official figures published on Thursday 27 May show a continued decline in net immigration to the UK. If current trends persist, net immigration may drop below 100,000 – putting the government on course to reach its much stated aim of reducing the level to “tens of thousands, rather than hundreds of thousands.” Figures released […]

The new government is pleasing all schools in England to become academies and encouraging parents to set up their own schools.  What is an academy? Academies are publicly-funded schools which operate outside of local authority control. They have more freedom than other schools in the state sector over issues such as teachers’ pay and how […]

Money should be transferred from universities to FE colleges that are better able to deliver higher education at a lower cost, the Association of Colleges (AoC) said in its submission to the Independent Review of Higher Education Funding and Student Finance, chaired by Lord Browne. It said: “A sustainable higher education system in England will […]

The UK Border Agency has today issued a warning over bogus job offers targeting foreign nationals seeking work in the UK. Several cases have been reported of bogus offers where the names and titles of real UK Border Agency officials are used to add authenticity to apparent email scams. Rob Yeldham, director of communications advised: […]

Britain’s only private university comes top in three categories in a league table of UK higher education institutions published in The Independent today. – Analyzer Buckingham University finishes first for student satisfaction in the Complete University Guide table, published in today’s Education Supplement, and is also deemed to have the best staff to student ratio and career […]

Young people from poorer backgrounds are still struggling to get into top universities, says the agency in charge of widening access to higher education. The wealthiest 20% of youngsters are seven times more likely than the most disadvantaged 40% to get places at England’s most selective universities. The Office for Fair Access (Offa) says there […]

Applying to study in the UK is relatively easy and straightforward. Depending on your study level, there are different ways to apply – Through UCAS or directly to a UK institution. Entry requirements vary, but with the UK’s wide range of study options, you’re sure to find a course to suit your level.The Important UCAS […]

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Michael Gove has set out his priorities for education, saying they will mark a new era. The new Education Secretary confirmed that Conservative plans for “free” schools and more academies would be the focus for change. Click here to read more

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