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ISC Daily News Summary 28 November 2019

Poor GCSE grades can lead to "wage scarring"

Examinations

BBC News reports students who fail crucial GCSEs may experience "wage scarring" in the future, where they struggle to find employment or find themselves stuck earning minimum wage or below. By Branwen Jeffreys.


Half of this year's university students 'accepted onto courses with lower grades than advertised'

Higher education

According to new UCAS figures, 49 per cent of school leavers in England, Northern Ireland and Wales were accepted on to degree courses with exam grades lower than the requirements advertised. The data also suggests students from the poorest backgrounds were more likely to take up these places. The Telegraph.


'Will the latest PISA results be used to judge Gove's reforms as education secretary?'

International education

Claudia Civinini writes in Tes discussing whether the latest results of the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA), due to be published on Tuesday, will be used to assess Michael Gove's education reforms.


Ofsted publishes inspection data for small non-association independent schools

Inspection

According to data from Ofsted, 75 per cent of small non-association independent schools were rated 'good' or 'outstanding' in their most recent inspection, while one in 10 remains 'inadequate'. By Freddie Whittaker, Schools Week.


Findings suggest international school costs are on the rise

International education

According to a report from ECA International, the average cost per year for a place at an international school is increasing in many key locations. The data suggests the cost of one year at a UK-based international school is up by £1,000 on last year's figures. By Kerrie Kennedy, Pie News.


Liberal Democrats pledge to replace Ofsted with a new inspectorate

Education policy

The Liberal Democrats have outlined plans to replace Ofsted with a new body, which would focus on a "broader range of factors including the social and emotional development of children, and the wellbeing of staff and pupils". By Will Hazell, iNews.


New study reveals where teachers can make the most money as private tutors

Teaching and learning

New research has revealed the areas of the country where private tutors can earn the most money, as well as the most lucrative specialist subjects. By Amy Gibbons, Tes.


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