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News in November 2011

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Ministerial powers over course provision deeply concerning says union

28 November 2011 Ministerial powers over course provision deeply concerning says union UCU Scotland welcomed provisions in the draft post-16 Education bill on student access and governance structures, but expressed concerns that the current draft bill gives ministers too much power.

Work to contract continues

10 November 2011 Work to contract continues The local work to contract continues.

Public spending on education falling at the fastest rate since the 1950s report warns

02 November 2011 Public spending on education falling at the fastest rate since the 1950s report warns A report released by the Institute of Fiscal Studies last Tuesday revealsed that public spending on education in the UK is falling at the fastest rate since the 1950s.

Figures reveal slump in university applications

02 November 2011 Figures reveal slump in university applications The total number of people applying to university has dropped by 9 per cent compared to this time last year, according to figures released last week by the university admissions service UCAS.

UCU and employers agree to talks - work-to-contract continues

02 November 2011 UCU and employers agree to talks - work-to-contract continues Discussions will begin shortly around agreed terms of reference but the dispute continues.

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