Politics

Universities told to advertise drop-out rates

Government says plans will give students 'genuine choice' about where to study

Samantha Booth
Samantha Booth
Schools

Ministers scrap plans for post-qualification admissions

DfE says support for shake-up of university admissions was 'not strong enough'

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker
Politics

Improve outreach work if you want to charge higher fees, universities told

John Blake appointed to help regulator push institutions to improve access and partnership plans

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker
News

DfE to consult on post-qualification admissions as Williamson signals ‘radical change’

Education secretary Gavin Williamson has signalled plans to “radically change” the university admissions system which is “letting down” the brightest...

John Dickens
John Dickens
News

Universities back post-qualification admissions but shoot down move to January start

A major review into university admissions is calling for places to be offered after students have been awarded grades...

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker
News

Universities agree to honour first choice offers for pupils who hit grades after U-turn

Universities have agreed to honour all-first choice offers for thousands of students rejected last week who have now had...

Schools Week Reporter
Schools Week Reporter
News

Hold places for appealing A-level students, minister tells universities

Universities should hold places for pupils who choose to appeal against their A-level grades, the government has said. In...

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker
News

DfE releases guide to partnerships with universities and private schools

The Department for Education has published guidance and case studies aimed at encouraging more partnerships between state schools, universities...

Alix Robertson
Alix Robertson
Opinion

How can universities best support their local schools?

An ambitious attempt to improve teachers and teaching in South Yorkshire is focusing on a collaborative approach to recruitment,...

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