Poor still shunning universities There has been slow progress on widening participation despite the money handed to universities, MPs say.
School surplus 'deprives pupils' Children are losing out on their funding entitlement because schools are holding back too much money in reserve, claims a teachers' union.
Wales offers £25k to attract PhDs A new Global Academy aims to recruit the world's best research scientists with world class scholarships.
Denham says no return for polys The Universities Secretary John Denham has rejected suggestions that he wants polytechnics for vocational courses.
Would-be teachers' crime records Thousands of people applying for school jobs have convictions for crimes including manslaughter, sex offences and assault.
Gove warns teachers over strikes Published: Fri, 25 Nov 2011 11:42:17 GMT The education secretary says there is no "hidden pot of gold" to improve the deal on the table for teachers preparing to strike over pensions.
1bn scheme targets young jobless Published: Fri, 25 Nov 2011 12:10:43 GMT Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg says a 1bn plan to provide subsidised work and training placements will "provide hope" to thousands of young people.
Mothers 'fear playgroup cliques' Published: Thu, 24 Nov 2011 03:42:45 GMT Worries about being ignored by unfriendly parents are more likely to put off deprived parents from playgroups than cost or location.
Young jobless 'need good GCSEs' Published: Thu, 24 Nov 2011 03:43:55 GMT Cities in England with high youth unemployment must do more to raise young people's attainment in maths and English, a report says.
Gove warns teachers over strikes Published: Fri, 25 Nov 2011 11:42:17 GMT The education secretary says there is no "hidden pot of gold" to improve the deal on the table for teachers preparing to strike over pensions.
1bn scheme targets young jobless Published: Fri, 25 Nov 2011 12:10:43 GMT Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg says a 1bn plan to provide subsidised work and training placements will "provide hope" to thousands of young people.
Mothers 'fear playgroup cliques' Published: Thu, 24 Nov 2011 03:42:45 GMT Worries about being ignored by unfriendly parents are more likely to put off deprived parents from playgroups than cost or location.
Young jobless 'need good GCSEs' Published: Thu, 24 Nov 2011 03:43:55 GMT Cities in England with high youth unemployment must do more to raise young people's attainment in maths and English, a report says.
