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Assertive and articulate - why private school pupils earn more

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A new report has revealed the reasons why private school pupils earn more than their peers – and it seems to have little to do with academic qualifications and everything to do with ‘soft skills.’ The Sutton Trust undertook research which showed that the earnings gap between independent and state schools widens as they progress through employment. The report says ... Read More »

Going to university costs too much

A new study has revealed concerns over rising university costs by noting that fees at some universities could hit £10,000 per year by 2020. The Independent Commission on Fees has warned that the government should be “extremely wary” about increases or the removal of the cap on fees altogether. The study coincides with a report that that revealed 78% of ... Read More »

All change for G4SE as GCSE grading changes

If you are starting year 9 this September - get ready to see your results very differently. Students who begin their GCSE studies in English language, English literature and maths this September will be the first to open up their exam results in August 2017 and see a numerical grade between 9 and 1 rather than the traditional letter grading of ... Read More »

Apprentices dig for the future

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Young apprentices in Liverpool, who work and train with green service providers, Glendale Liverpool, have planted 21 new trees and 650 hedge plants at the Park Hill allotments site in Dingle. The tree-planting event was organised to mark National Apprenticeship Week as well as the success of Glendale Liverpool’s apprenticeship scheme, which is a joint venture with Liverpool City Council. ... Read More »

Do a Degree Apprenticeship – and the Government will pay your uni fees!

The Prime Minister was in Lancashire last month to announce plans for the creation of nine, new-style degree apprenticeship schemes which will give some lucky young people the chance to benefit from a free university education and to maximise their employment chances. Apprentices on this scheme will not have to pay any uni fees – costs will be shared by ... Read More »

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