The new 9-1 GCSE grades spell confusion for colleges and sixth forms
Ofqual's new 9-1 grades, appearing later this year for English and maths first, do not line up evenly with the old A* - G, so cannot be directly compared.
SFA leaving colleges and employers to strike their own deals
Currently, the SFA holds the contract with the college but moving forward, colleges and employers will make a legal agreement between themselves.
Further Education funding for 16 to 18 year olds
The IFS study into education spending released yesterday shows that age 16-18 spending was about £6 billion in England last year.
Is 14 too young to choose a life path?
This weekend, the Guardian questioned whether making vocational choices at 14 was too early and could be a reason for UTCs struggling to improve their GCSE results and attract students.
Is lack of transport in rural areas hindering FE learners?
The State of Rural Services report says lack of public transport is harming opportunities in education and there are also concerns about gaps in access to broadband in rural areas.
Cutbacks force colleges to offer pupils only three AS-levels.
The common practice of students pursuing four AS-levels before dropping their weakest subject for the final year is to be phased out
EU student funding in UK to remain despite Brexit vote
EU students applying FE places in the 2017 to 2018 academic year will still have access to student funding
Is now the time to hire an apprentice?
Popularity of apprenticeships has grown but what is putting SME's off?
Record university offers for UK students
Record places available at UK universities following A-Level results day 2016
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