Today the Chancellor announced the Autumn Budget, setting out changes that will affect young people in higher education. Students from low-income families will get extra money to help with day to day costs at university. This will help support more students from the lowest income households progress into and excel in higher education.
The government has announced major changes to higher education as part of the Post-16 Education and Skills White Paper, designed to make university more accessible, fairer, and better value for students. Here’s what you need to know about how these …
If you want to get a degree, but you’re worried about finances or just not sure that a traditional university course is right for you, a degree apprenticeship could be a great option. A degree apprenticeship allows you to study …
It’s crucial that university courses give students the skills they need to enter the world of work. Our universities are world-leading and the majority of degrees help to prepare young people for the future. However, we know there are some …
Students up and down the country will be gearing up to start the life-changing journey of going to university. However, in the midst of the pandemic, the beginning of that journey is going to look and feel a little different …
Answers to frequently asked questions from university students on how the coronavirus might impact higher education.
In today's blog Education Secretary Gavin Williamson welcomes the news that Thornaby Academy is set to join the Falcon Education Academies Trust. We also look at reports from Reform and the Office for Students.
Today’s Education in the Media blog focuses on higher education. Office for Students Today, Monday 16 September, the Education Secretary Gavin Williamson sent a letter to the Office for Students (OfS), outlining what he sees as key collaborative priorities for …
Today is A level results day and we are congratulating all those who worked hard for their grades. We also look at higher education and sugar in schools.
Today’s Education in the Media blog looks at newly released statistics on apprenticeships and university applications.