Britain's leading universities are still failing to attract enough state school pupils and students from disadvantaged homes, according to figures published today.
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Four universities join elite Russell Group
Monday 12 March 2012
The elite Russell Group of universities has accepted four new members.
Government to press ahead with planning reforms
Monday 05 September 2011
The Government is determined to press ahead with planning reforms, according to two of its senior figures.
The 10 best back-to-school buys
Thursday 01 September 2011
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School meal prices rise by a quarter
Tuesday 30 August 2011
School dinners will cost up to 25 per cent more this year compared to last.
Pupils expelled for low AS grades
Sunday 28 August 2011
Pupils who fail to attain good AS-level results in their first year of sixth form are being excluded from some of the UK's leading state schools in a bid to protect league table figures.
Independent schools make the grade again
Saturday 27 August 2011
Britain's top Independent Schools have extended their lead over state counterparts in terms of grade performance, claim figures out today.
The 10 best school bags
Thursday 25 August 2011
Prepare for the inevitable pre-term panic by equipping your child with a sturdy yet stylish backpack. There’s something here to help shoulder every load...
Why a degree doesn't mean higher pay
Thursday 25 August 2011
Thousands of teenagers who leave school with just GCSEs are earning more than those who go on to complete a degree course, according to research published today.
Thousands of pupils skipped lessons
Wednesday 24 August 2011
Tens of thousands of pupils skipped lessons without permission each day during the spring term, official figures suggest.
Review for school which targets gangs
Monday 22 August 2011
The Government has ordered a review of the rejection of plans for a free school aimed at breaking the link between teenagers and gangs.
MyKindaCrowd is shortlisted by Big Venture Challenge
Sunday 21 August 2011
MyKindaCrowd.com has got through to the final stages of the UnLtd Big Venture Challenge – a competition to reward 25 social entrepreneurs in the UK and boost investment in the sector.
The 50 best back-to-school buys
Saturday 20 August 2011
From Gruffalo pencils to ergonomic rucksacks, Kate Watson-Smyth unpacks the latest kit for the new term
Improving public finances offer UK a glimmer of hope
Saturday 20 August 2011
The UK's public finances improved in July, official data showed yesterday, providing some cheer for George Osborne, the Chancellor, amid the market turmoil.
Riots: the political battle lines are drawn
Monday 15 August 2011
David Cameron blames children without fathers and schools without discipline, while Ed Miliband blames bankers and MPs for failing to set a better example for society
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