Wednesday 14 January 2015

Education

The latest A level, GCSE and higher education news as well as advice on schools and student life.

Latest Education News»

School sport slumps after 2012 Olympics

A new report said that children's education was poorer if they were deprived of the chance to compete

Exclusive: Amount of PE offered to children in England has plummeted, in defiance of goverment promises made to use London 2012 to ‘Inspire a Generation’ of youngsters to become more active

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Ofsted Trojan horse inspectors ‘asked 10-year-olds what do lesbians do?’

Around 140,000 Scottish pupils will be told their exam results on Tuesday

Christian school accuses Ofsted of ‘hostile’ and ‘predetermined’ stance to religious ethos in ‘British values’ inspection

David Cameron cutie 'caught naked with married headmaster'

Keely Huxtable denied being caught in a compromising position

Council bosses in Birmingham launch a probe into claims Keely Huxtable, 33, a school chairwoman of governors, was having an affair with Richard Tattersfield

Aldi graduates 'could earn starting salary of £42,000'

Graduates' typical starting salaries to exceed £30,000, it is claimed

Study reveals that starting salaries for graduates are expected to be at their highest ever in 2015

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UCAS form not in yet? Don't panic

Higher education: log on to keep track of the places left

As the application deadline looms, Eleanor Doughty has good news for late applicants

More pupils turning up to school 'hungry and unable to concentrate'

Almost two fifths of school staff say that every day they see pupils turning up for class hungry

A fifth of teachers believe that the number of children turning up for lessons hungry has increased in the last year, according to a new survey

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School trips and uniform 'unaffordable' for many parents

A survey of parents has found that almost three quarters say that the amount schools charge for services they provide to pupils should be more closely regulated

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FE and apprenticeships»

Get the apprenticeship app

The Telegraph Apprenticeship App gives you the opportunity to browse 1000s of opportunities in England

Farmers' markets 'fuel rise in agriculture college courses'

Forward-facing buggies 'damaging children's social skills'

Student Life»

University applications webchat: as it happened

If you're worried about your university application, take a look through our webchat with Ucas and see if your question was answered

Apply to write for the blog

UCAS form not in yet? Don't panic

George Osborne sees off Theresa May’s controversial plan to deport foreign graduates

Choosing a University Course»

The top 10 UK universities

In pics: deciding where to apply? Find out which universities topped this recent league table

University A-Zs»

Education Blogs»

Eleanor Doughty

And the prize for most ridiculous award goes to ... the Character Awards

Fiona Barry

Vocabulary can be a stumbling block for all pupils - parents and teachers must work together

Boarding School Beak

Single-sex versus co-ed: why neither is 'best'

More University Education»

Graduate job boom as new openings reach a 10-year high

Twenty per cent of all adults who hold at least one university degree -- more than two million people -- now have wealth worth at least £1 million

University leavers' pay rises for the second year running as market recovers

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Aldi graduates 'could earn starting salary of £42,000'

UCAS form not in yet? Don't panic

George Osborne sees off Theresa May’s controversial plan to deport foreign graduates

Telegraph Student Writer Awards

Farmers' markets 'fuel rise in agriculture college courses'

Education quiz of the year 2014

Top universities 'ignoring A-levels' in race for students

Universities 'admitting more students with low A-levels'

Oxbridge degrees add £7,600 to graduate starting salaries

Student Finance»

Students warned about phishing emails

38 soldiers are senior warrant officers were sent an email informing them that their contracts will end in a year's time and advising them to start planning for a civilian career

Students have been advised to be vigilant against fraudulent emails purportedly from the Student Loans Company over the festive period

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Postgraduate loans: a step in the right direction

One in 10 students 'can't afford to continue at university'

Top 10 popular universities for billionaires

Broke at uni? It's time to take action

How I avoided £45k of student debt

'Learn to budget, don't go begging to parents'

Strike a healthy bank balance

More Secondary Education»

'Gove was right to insist on British values in schools'

Richard Cairns is the Headmaster of Brighton College

It's important that all young Britons, of whatever background, leave school understanding how very lucky we are to live in Britain today, writes Richard Cairns

School trips and uniform 'unaffordable' for many parents

'And the prize for most ridiculous award goes to ... the Character Awards'

Lessons in 'grit and resilience' recognised by new award

College bans pupils from going to the toilet alone during exams to stop them cheating

Discriminate against white teachers to ensure 'ethnic mix', says Ofsted chief Sir Michael Wilshaw

Education Questions»

Education quiz of the year 2014

Have you been paying attention to the biggest – and strangest – education headlines this year? Test your knowledge with our quiz

Quiz: how good is your vocabulary?

Can you pass primary school maths?

How to answer Oxford's unanswerable questions

Oxbridge interview questions: are you clever enough?

How to balance work and play

Quiz: do you recognise these stars as students?

Clearing»

What to pack for university

As a fresher, packing for your first year at university is tricky: from toastie makers to hangers, Eleanor Doughty outlines the essentials

Freshers Week: 12 types of student you'll meet

Preparing for Freshers Week

Finding last-minute accommodation

Clearing 2014: it's still all to play for

A hover or hands-off parent?

Education Opinion»

'Gove was right to insist on British values in schools'

It's important that all young Britons, of whatever background, leave school understanding how very lucky we are to live in Britain today, writes Richard Cairns

'And the prize for most ridiculous award goes to ... the Character Awards'

How to build vocabulary

Single-sex or co-ed: neither is 'best'

Double act proves that two heads are better than one

Why 'Tatler’ is doing state schools a favour

Why would Tristram Hunt make Magna Carta compulsory?

Parents should never whine after too much wine

Chinese schools get a British lesson

Education Advice»

UCAS form not in yet? Don't panic

As the application deadline looms, Eleanor Doughty has good news for late applicants

How to build vocabulary

Career benefits of studying abroad

Top education apps for the holidays

'Get off the tech this Christmas'

Students warned about phishing emails

Miriam Clegg: Women must avoid creating a ‘glass floor’

More Primary Education»

'Gove was right to insist on British values in schools'

It's important that all young Britons, of whatever background, leave school understanding how very lucky we are to live in Britain today, writes Richard Cairns

More pupils turning up to school 'hungry and unable to concentrate'

School trips and uniform 'unaffordable' for many parents

'And the prize for most ridiculous award goes to ... the Character Awards'

How to build vocabulary

Gladiatorial culture of school rugby is too violent for small children, warns surgeon

League Tables»

Top universities for research: how does yours rank?

All of our top higher education institutions refuse to set lower A-level grades for applicants from comprehensives than for private school entrants - University admissions will 'become even more unfair, and all in pursuit of fairness’

Results shows that Oxford is still the best institution for research. Use our searchable league table to find out where your university ranks

Top 10 universities for research

Fox Primary comes top for a second year running

Faith schools dominating rankings

'There's more to primary education than maths and English'

200,000 pupils taught in struggling schools

Expat Education»

How to clinch a much-prized scholarship

Thinking of sending your child to school in Britain, but put off by the fees? For talented students, a scholarship could be the key to unlocking their potential

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