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High proportions of 16-18 year olds in education or training
30 June 2011
The government released figures today in a statistical first release highlighting that the proportion of 16-18 year olds in education or.....
> Learn More Virgin Trains Chief suggests A Levels and degrees are taught at work
22 June 2011
Tony Collins, Chief Executive of Virgin Trains, has called for A Levels and degrees to be taught at work rather than solely in educational.....
> Learn More Vocational provision expected to expand following tuition fees increase
20 June 2011
A forthcoming white paper is expected to signal the expansion of education provision focused on employer demand. As The Guardian reports,.....
> Learn More Increase in UK applicants to US universities
15 June 2011
Information from seven prestigious US universities confirms that the number of UK students applying to Ivy League or top state-funded US.....
> Learn More Government's welfare to work scheme launched
13 June 2011
The government today launched its flagship Work Programme, replacing existing employment support schemes - such as Labour's Flexible New.....
> Learn More Academics launch
7 June 2011
A private college, aiming to rival Oxford and Cambridge, is being launched by leading academics in September 2012. The New College of the.....
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