Declining pupil numbers in England
Pupil numbers in England are expected to decline in the coming years which would have significant policy implications in the management and funding of schools
Documents to download
-
Changes to the Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA) (355KB PDF)
This note gives a brief overview of the Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA) and outlines proposed changes to the grant; the changes will apply to all full-time, full-time distance learning, part-time and postgraduate students applying for a DSA for the first time on or after 1 September 2015. The DSA is available to eligible English domiciled students studying at UK higher education institutions.
On 6 June 2014 the NUS organised a day of action to protest about the changes.
The note sets out areas of concern and includes debate and comment on the proposals.
Documents to download
-
Changes to the Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA) (355KB PDF)
Related posts
-
-
Student numbers: In short
The UK student population has grown substantially since the mid-1990s. However, in recent years there has been downturn, partly due to new visa rules for overseas students.
-
Rural school statistics
Rural schools tend to be smaller, have smaller class sizes, are more likely to be independent, and have lower free school meal rates.
