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UK Landmark Agreement for Mutual Recognition Education Pact with India 12.08.22

British universities, Indian students and professionals have hailed the landmark agreement between the UK and India to mutually recognise each other’s higher education qualifications, calling it a long-awaited achievement in bilateral ties that will enable significantly smoother movement of students…

Ways to Fund Creativity in Schools 08.08.22

The creative industry in the UK provides more than 2.1 million jobs and injects our economy with an estimated £13 million every hour. In schools, art subjects have been shown to improve students’ engagement, their aspirations, empathy and wellbeing. But…

Next Step in Adult Education Funding Overhaul 05.08.22

Over a year after plans were first proposed, DfE has released more detail on reforming adult education funding and accountability. Proposals for multi-year adult education budgets, “simplified” funding bands and public provider performance dashboards have been firmed up as the…

Arts Festival Showcases the Best of the Benenden Community 21.07.22

This year’s four-day Benenden Arts Festival hit new heights in excitement, entertainment and invention, with a boundless assembly of events, activities, performances and visitors. The festival kicked off with a mesmeric performance by Six Two (Year 13) pianist Juno in our…

Letter to the Secretary of State for Education 20.07.22

Danny Mortimer wrote to the Education Secretary to share concerns from employers across the NHS on the impact of scrapping BTECs on workforce crisis. Over 100 NHS organisations have told us that they have serious concerns about the government’s policy…

Open Access 11.07.22

Downe House has a long and proud history of providing an outstanding education for young people. Recently they have partnered with Royal National Children’s SpringBoard Foundation (RNCSF) with the aim to widen their reach to others who would not usually…

Early Years Funding Woes Should Alarm all in Education 10.07.22

New data betrays the extent of the problem facing all types of early years settings – from funding to places. That’s something that should worry all in education, including the government, given that it has just set out ambitious learning…

How to Support Year 6 Children in the Last Weeks of Term 08.07.22

As we approach the holidays, Year 6 teachers need to be focusing on the wider curriculum, emotional wellbeing and transition, says education consultant Aidan Severs. Sats are over and the summer holidays are within touching distance. However, pupils are away…

Education For All Top Priority: Al Nuaimi 06.07.22

Qatar participated in the Transforming Education PreSummit, held at the headquarters of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) in Paris. Qatar’s delegation was headed by Minister of Education and Higher Education and Chairman of the Qatar National…

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