Research Briefing
Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Bill: Progress of the Bill
This briefing analyses the progress of the Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Bill. The Bill received royal assent on 11 May 2023.
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Research Briefing
Research on the increasing cost of living and inflation
House of Commons Library publications on the rising cost of living in the UK, including causes of inflation, the effect on households, and Government support.
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Research Briefing
Initial teacher training in England
This House of Commons Library Briefing provides information on initial teacher training (ITT) in England, including the different ITT routes, the sources of financial support for trainees, and recent policy developments.
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Debate Pack
Office for Students
A Westminster Hall debate has been scheduled for Wednesday 26 April on the Office for Students. The debate will be opened by Emma Hardy MP.
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Research Briefing
The Special Educational Needs and Disabilities and Alternative Provision Improvement Plan
An overview of the Government's March 2023 SEND and Alternative Provision Improvement Plan, and some initial reaction to the measures
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Research Briefing
Medical, dental, and healthcare students: UK numbers and student support arrangements
This briefing provides an overview of applicant and entrant numbers for medical, dental, and healthcare students across the UK. It also sets out the student support arrangements in place in each part of the UK, and covers the NHS bursary reforms in England.
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Research Briefing
Lifelong Learning (Higher Education Fee Limits) Bill 2022-23
This briefing explains what the Lifelong Learning (Higher Education Fee Limits) Bill would do. It sets out the Bill's policy background, gives statistics on first degree and sub-degree student numbers, and includes reaction from the sector.
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Debate Pack
International Day of Education 2023
A Westminster Hall debate on the International Day of Education is scheduled for Thursday 26 January 2023, from 1.30pm to 3.00pm. The debate will be led by Vicky Ford MP.
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Insight
How is the rising cost of living affecting students?
Rent and food prices have increased for students while maintenance loans are lower in real terms compared to last year.
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Research Briefing
A levels, Scottish Highers, and university admissions 2022
This briefing provides an overview of the assessment, grading, and results of A levels and Scottish Highers in 2022. It also analyses this year's university applications and admissions cycle.
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Debate Pack
The spending of the Department for Education
There will be a debate on estimates relating to the department for Education in the House of Commons chamber on 6 July 2022. This debate will be led by Robert Halfon MP.
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Debate Pack
Queen’s Speech debate, 16 May 2022: Making Britain the best place to grow up and grow old
Background briefings for Queen's Speech debate on 16 May 2022: "Making Britain the best place to grow up and grow old"
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Research Briefing
The Post-18 Education and Funding Review: Government conclusion
The Government has concluded its review of post-18 education and funding and announced changes to England's student finance system.
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Research Briefing
Skills and Post-16 Education Bill [HL]: Progress of the Bill
This briefing analyses the parliamentary progress of the Skills and Post-16 Education Bill [HL], which received royal assent on 28 April 2022.
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Research Briefing
Part-time undergraduate students in England
This House of Commons briefing note gives and overview of the current position of part-time undergraduate education in England. It gives an overview of the numbers of part-time students, the decline in part-time students and discusses the reasons for the decline and the impact on the higher education sector.
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