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Thursday 23 October 2014
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Figures are expected to show a decline in the number of students applying to Cambridge following toughening of entry requirements, even though demand for Oxford is rising
Academics claim that universities are compromising standards by admitting too many students and over-marking work to satisfy "money obsessed" managers
Figures from the Department for Education show a sharp decline in the number of pupils gaining five A* to C grades following an overhaul of school league tables
Secondary pupils across the UK will take part in cybersecurity lessons as Cabinet funded resources are launched in response to rising industry skills gap
The number of pupils gaining five good GCSE grades is expected to fall this year but Nick Gibb, the Schools Minister, insists the decline simply reflects tougher standards
Nicky Morgan, the Education Secretary, says that academies should spend as much money as possible on the classroom to get maximum value for the taxpayer
Nicky Morgan, the Education Secretary, risks a fresh row with Sir Michael Wilshaw, the head of Ofsted, after dismissing pleas to give him more powers to inspect academy chains
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The scramble to recruit top-performing teenagers isn't limited to elite universities – British businesses are also taking on young apprentices. And they pay
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The University of Oxford have today released a set of sample interview questions in an attempt to explain the reasoning behind the notoriously difficult interview process
As a fresher, packing for your first year at university is tricky: from toastie makers to hangers, Eleanor Doughty outlines the essentials
Everyone needs to be sure that the qualifications which young people study are of the highest possible quality, says Nick Gibb
As the cost of private schools soars even further, it can pay to fully investigate the many bursaries on offer, reports Christopher Middleton
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It's just topped a poll for the best place in the world for expats to live - but should you consider joining the estimated 40,000-plus Britons living in the Alpine state?
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