Results Day 2024: what's next for A-levels under the Labour government? The current government intends to keep A-levels while also continuing to support and expand T Levels GoodToKnow · Oct 5, 2023
Fewer school leavers in UK accepted on university courses – Ucas A record number of British 18-year-olds have secured a higher education place using clearing, figures show. The Independent UK · Sep 20, 2023
OPINION - It’s time to bring student loans in line with the cost of living This year, for the first time, two thirds of first-year students intend to find part-time jobs to augment maintenance loans that barely cover rent, let alone food or travel to campus, says Ucas. Some universities, including Anglia Ruskin’s London campuses, are moving to three-day weeks to facilitate part-time work. Evening Standard · Sep 7, 2023
Number accepted on to nursing courses in England falls 13%, data shows Labour says second year-on-year decline in a row is ‘incredibly concerning’ for future of the NHS The Guardian - UK · Aug 25, 2023
Record number of UK school leavers gain university places through clearing Ucas says 10,400 had been admitted through clearing by Friday, amid concern over lower grades awarded in England The Guardian - UK · Aug 18, 2023
Top A-level results fall in return to pre-pandemic grading system Some 73,000 fewer top A-level grades were awarded in England, Wales and Northern Ireland than last year, exams boards said. The Independent UK · Aug 17, 2023
Cost of living ‘shaping different experience’ for students, says Ucas chief Clare Marchant said it is not yet known if grading or the costs crisis will affect university deferrals this year, but it is ‘one to watch’. The Independent UK · Aug 17, 2023
A-level results: Biggest drop in top grades on record as Tories accused of ‘exacerbating’ class divide ‘Growing disparity’ between most and least advantaged students, say experts – as education secretary defends ‘rude’ comments about record grade-drop The Independent UK · Aug 17, 2023
Questions raised over ‘fairness’ of different A-level grading standards UK nations have taken different approaches following the pandemic. The Independent UK · Aug 17, 2023
Not got the A-level grades you needed? Here’s how to get started with the clearing process Lots of students will be trying to find university places through clearing. The Independent UK · Aug 17, 2023
A-level grade boundaries 2024: Results day for AQA, OCR and Edexcel exam boards Grade boundaries are released on the same day as students receive their results The Independent UK · Aug 17, 2023
A-level chaos as Ucas clearing website crashes after top grades plunge by biggest drop on record Overall A-level pass rate at lowest level for 15 years as government backs decision to return to pre-pandemic grading The Independent UK · Aug 17, 2023
A-level top grades fall but remain above pre-pandemic levels - old Hundreds of thousands of students in England, Wales and Northern Ireland have received their results. The Independent UK · Aug 17, 2023
Fewer students accepted on UK degree courses than last year – Ucas More than 19,000 British 18-year-olds have missed the conditions of their university offer and are now eligible for clearing. The Independent UK · Aug 17, 2023
The Independent UK · Aug 17, 2023 A Level results: Fall in number of students accepted on university courses amid warning over grades Tens of thousands of pupils across England, Wales and Northern Ireland are finding out their A-level and VTQ exam results on Thursday
The Independent UK · Aug 17, 2023 Ucas Clearing 2024: How it works and what to do if you don’t get A-level grades you wanted A-Level results day will take place on August 15 in 2024
The Independent UK · Aug 17, 2023 Students receive A-level results as ministers in England aim to restore pre-pandemic grades This cohort could face greater disappointment as their inflated GCSE results could leave them with higher expectations, sector leaders say
The Independent UK · Aug 16, 2023 Students receive A-level results as ministers aim to return to pre-Covid grading This cohort could face greater disappointment as their inflated GCSE results could leave them with higher expectations, sector leaders say,
The Independent UK · Aug 16, 2023 Students should prepare ‘back-up plan’ in case they miss out on university place Vivienne Stern, chief executive of Universities UK, has advised school leavers to do some preparation ahead of A-level results day.
The Independent UK · Aug 16, 2023 UCAS Clearing 2023: How does it work and what happens if you don’t get A-level grades you wanted? If students have changed their minds about what or where they wish to study can also use clearing - here’s what you need to know
The Independent UK · Aug 15, 2023 UCAS Clearing 2023: How does it work and what happens if you don’t get A-level grades you wanted? If students have changed their minds about what or where they wish to study can also use clearing - here’s what you need to know
The Guardian - UK · Aug 14, 2023 UK should embrace foreign students or lose them to rival countries, warns Ucas chief Many institutions have become increasingly reliant on higher fees from international students to help cover costs
GoodToKnow · Aug 14, 2023 When is A Level results day 2024 - and how to to help your child prepare? It's that time of the year again when people are asking when is A Level results day? Here's everything you need to know ahead of receiving the grades
The Independent UK · Aug 14, 2023 Britain should welcome international students who want to study here – Ucas boss Clare Marchant’s comments come amid warnings UK students could lose out to international applicants in the competition for places at top universities.
The Independent UK · Aug 13, 2023 Students receiving exam results may switch to apprenticeships amid cost concerns The opportunity for youngsters to earn while they learn may become more attractive this year, the admissions chief said.