Rahila Gupta: The UK government’s shameful about-turn on disabled rights requires clarification
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Posts on ‘November 10th, 2008’
Rahila Gupta: Betraying the disabled
UK ’still good place for overseas students’
New visa requirements will not deter overseas students, the British Council insisted this week, ahead of the launch of a competition to highlight the contribution they make to life in the UK.
Critics claim the new points-based system will make UK universities less welcoming just as the perception of studying in the US improves after Barack [...]
Gary Glitter singalong at schools
There is an outcry on the front page of the Sun and elsewhere today about the decision of an exam board to suggest GCSE music students should listen to a Gary Glitter track.
Should kids be learning from Glitter?
asks the paper in disappointingly small type at the end of page 5, having splashed on [...]
YOUTH CRIME IS FALLING, NEW GOVERNMENT FIGURES SHOW
10,000 FEWER YOUNG PEOPLE ENTER CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM FOR THE FIRST TIME IN … (2008/0247)
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Glitter hit axed from music GCSE
An exam board has removed a Gary Glitter song from a music GCSE syllabus following complaints.
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Academics argue for record pay rise
Lecturers are to fight for a record-breaking pay rise from employers next year despite the current economic downturn.
Members of the Universities and Colleges Union (UCU) want to see an 8%, or inflation (retail price index) plus 5% pay rise for academics next year.
It will submit the 2009-10 pay claim to the Universities and Colleges Employers’ [...]
Academics attack ’spying’ plan
University lecturers say they do not want to become “immigration officers” in the enforcement of tougher rules on student visas.
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Glitter hit ‘recommended for GCSE project’
A number one chart hit by convicted paedophile Gary Glitter appeared on a GCSE music assignment as suggested listening for students, it was reported today.
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Gary Glitter song removed from GCSE music paper
England’s largest exam board has removed a number one chart hit by convicted paedophile Gary Glitter from a GCSE music assignment after widespread criticism.
The Assessment and Qualification Alliance (AQA) had listed Glitter’s 1973 song I’m The Leader Of The Gang as “related listening” for GCSE music coursework.
An anonymous deputy headteacher and father of two saw [...]
Polly Curtis discusses problems with nursery education
Ofsted reports show poorer areas are seeing a rise in the number of nurseries failing.
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