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Posts on ‘October 9th, 2009’

Tories warn student loan minister

The Conservatives’ university spokesman says ministers cannot duck responsibility in student loans fiasco.
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‘Suitable’ home education review

The government is to review what a “suitable” and “efficient” education means for home educated children in England.
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Royal Opera House mounts new education programme

TV bosses may be at loggerheads over the prime time viewing clash between Strictly Come Dancing and The X Factor on the nation’s television sets.

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Up to 175,000 students still waiting for loans and grants

Universities being forced to make ‘emergency payouts’ to students
Up to 175,000 students are still waiting for their loans and grants a week after university courses started, it emerged today.
First year undergraduates have been worst hit – 28% of their applications for grants and loans have yet to be dealt with, data released under the Freedom [...]

Groundbreaking primary maths tuition scheme ‘breaks the link’ between deprivation and poor results

- New research finds seven-year-olds make almost 14 months progress after just 20-hours specialist Every Child Counts tuition … (2009/0178)
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Students still without funds

Up to 175,000 students in the UK may still be waiting to receive their student loans and grants - a week after most courses started.
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