Exam body told to reform
The Scottish Qualifications Authority must adopt a culture of openness and cooperation, according to a report published today by the Scottish Parliament’s education committee. The recommendations are designed to prevent a repeat of this summer's fiasco, which left thousands of pupils unsure of their Highers results.
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Study is poor investment, say students
Some 29 per cent of students view their university education as a poor financial investment, but nearly 93 per cent said it was still worthwhile, according to a survey by the Association of Graduate Recruiters.
Cambridge's share of state pupils falls
The proportion of state school entrants to Cambridge University this year has dropped by 1 per cent, though state school pupils form the majority of new entrants - 1,458 compared with 1,336 independent school entrants.