Work experience fair access call
The quality of work experience is strongly linked to future career paths – but needs to rely on more than well-connected parents, says a report from heads and employers.
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I’ll get places for the poor, says new university access watchdog
The new university access watchdog intends to seek wider-ranging powers to penalise universities which fail to meet targets for recruiting more disadvantaged students.
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VIDEO: University access chief confirmed
Professor Les Ebdon has been confirmed as the official in charge of ensuring all students have a fair chance of securing a place at universities in England.
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Ebdon confirmed as access chief
Les Ebdon has been formally announced as head of the university fair access body – despite opposition from MPs on the committee scrutinising his appointment.
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MPs reject university access head
Professor Les Ebdon has been turned down as the head of the university fair access watchdog, after some MPs blocked his appointment.
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University access boss stand-off
The dispute over appointing the next university access watchdog is going to be resolved – as a committee of MPs prepares to announce its verdict.
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Universities warned over access
The incoming head of fair access says universities will be fined for failing to meet their targets for recruiting students from poorer backgrounds.
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Children’s access rights pledge
Children are to get legal rights to maintain proper relationships with both their parents, as part of a shake-up of the family justice system.
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