Last updated 29/08/2006
SCHOOLS
Close extremist schools - Kelly
BBC News - 27/08/2006
Islamic schools that promote "isolationism" and extremism should be closed, Communities Secretary Ruth Kelly has said.
School funding 'threat' queried
BBC News - 25/08/2006
A Labour local authority leader is asking whether ministers are forcing councils to accept new academies, in return for school modernisation money.
School leavers 'unfit for work'
BBC News - 21/08/2006
One in three employers have to give their staff remedial lessons in basic English and maths, a survey suggests.
HIGHER EDUCATION
Bank pioneers Islamic student account
The Guardian - 23/08/2006
Lloyds TSB has become the first UK bank to launch a student account specifically for Muslim undergraduates.
Disabled teen wins funding fight
BBC News - 25/08/2006
A student with cerebral palsy has won his fight for the funding he needs to allow him to take a course that will enable him to go to Swansea University.
Half of university students give poor marks to lecturers
Daily Telegraph - 24/08/2006
Almost half of university students are unhappy or indifferent about the feedback they receive from lecturers, a major survey revealed yesterday.
Peace looms in battles of the carpet stain
The Guardian - 22/08/2006
Students should not be alarmed by the delayed introduction of mandatory rental deposit protection; help is available right now.
Universities silent about effect of fees on vacancies
The Guardian - 25/08/2006
Universities are being more tight lipped than ever about the number of vacancies still up for grabs in the clearing scramble amid fears top-up fees could spell financial disaster for some institutions.
Waive your legal rights, Chester tells students
THES - 25/08/2006
Universities were accused this week of forcing students to sign away their basic rights to seek compensation over inadequate teaching or facilities.
