Category Archives: Education Policy

How well is practical science resourced in schools?

How well is practical science resourced in schools? Practical work is a vital part of scientific teaching and learning. By giving students the opportunity to carry out experiments and assess evidence, the use of practical work in science enables transferable … Continue reading

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Science Minister Sets Out Plans for Business Investment in Universities

The Science Minister, David Willetts MP, yesterday set out the Government’s plans to leverage funding from businesses and industry to support the establishment of new graduate university institutions in England. Mr Willetts, speaking at the think tank Policy Exchange, made … Continue reading

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University fee increase given the go ahead

Agreements to improve access of poorer students into higher education have been approved by the Office for Fair Access (Offa). This means that 47 out of 123 institutions will charge the maximum amount of £9,000 a year from September 2012 … Continue reading

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