…good to see improvements in the UK’s maths, reading and science ranking. It is encouraging that we’re beating the OECD average when it comes to the gap between rich and…
Half of new cabinet was privately educated
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England’s apprenticeship system lagging behind international competitors
…report’s author Simon Field, Director of Skills Policy, explains that this poor-quality training affects those from disadvantaged backgrounds the most: ‘Off-the-job training requirements in England are loose, complex and widely…
Changing the subject
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Earning by Degrees
…and creative arts; biological sciences; and history and philosophy. 2967 20141217 2014 23750 2 Press release: Studying at Oxbridge earns you £7,600 more than studying at a new university https://www.suttontrust.com/news-opinion/all-news-opinion/studying-at-oxbridge-earns-you-7600-more-than-studying-at-a-new-university/…