This week, the university think tank Million+ revealed that competition for university places this year is set to be tougher than ever. According to Professor Les Ebdon, chair of Million+, applications for degree places will rise by nearly 40% in some institutions and an average of 20% in new univer...
Read more ›This past week has seen the UK come to a standstill following the heaviest snowfall seen in this country for years. With the Arctic weather showing no signs of halting, the snow has blocked roads and businesses across the country - and, most notable of all, schools and colleges everywhere.
Whilst t...
Read more ›These days, Law is a popular subject at GCSE and A-level - good news for all those budding barristers and lawyers out there. Here is our pick of the best online resources for mini legal eagles and their home tutors.
Barristers aren't all out to get you! In fact, this one, Nik Nicol, has posted up...Read more ›As higher education funding dominated the news agenda during the first decade of the millennium, so it does at the start of the next decade. Lord Mandleson has announced a shocking spending cut of £533m for universities in England, casting yet more despair amongst young people already wondering what...
Read more ›Specialist schools are one of the most interesting developments in education of recent years. Designed to raise engagement and academic achievements amongst pupils, they also give youngsters the chance to specialise and excel in a particular field - whether that's sports, science, drama or modern la...
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