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British universities slip down world rankings as experts blame pressure to admit more disadvantaged students

British universities are slipping down the world rankings, with experts blaming the decline on pressure to admit more disadvantaged students. more »

University tuition fees rise to £9,250 for current students

University tuition fees in England will rise to £9,250 per year from 2017 and the increase could apply to students who have already started courses. more »

New primary school tests show schools rising to the challenge

National results published 5 July 2016 for the new primary school testing system in maths and English show that the majority of children have achieved the new higher standard expected of them. more »

Plan for higher university fees for better teaching

Universities in England will be able to increase tuition fees above £9,000 from autumn 2017, if they have high-quality teaching, in plans announced by Universities Minister Jo Johnson. more »

How to Practice Preschool Letter and Name Writing

For most children, that first word is her name. But just how do preschoolers make the jump to writing their names and the other letters of the alphabet? And is there a right and wrong way to teach your child to write? more »

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