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Schools’ GCSE alternatives ban

State schools will not be allowed to teach a range of qualifications that are becoming an increasingly popular alternative to GCSEs at private schools

Universities see surge in applications

Another big jump in applications for some of Britain’s top universities and courses – with an even bigger surge in interest from overseas students over last year – was revealed by the first figures for university entry for next year

Regulator rules against diploma advert

The advertising watchdog has branded as untruthful a government advert claiming a new diploma qualification ‘can get you into university’

University anger at forecast of less funding

Academics fear for independence as business secretary tells colleges to increase reliance on business and individual donors

London GCSE results improve

Nine of the 10 English local authorities that saw the greatest increase in GCSE attainment since 1998 are London boroughs, with the phenomenon being most pronounced in Kensington and Chelsea

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