News archive for 5th November 2016

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One in three school janitors face the axe in Glasgow - Scotsman Tories' childcare pledge in tatters as figures show drive to reform nursery system has been failure - Mirror Controversial academy boss ‘on temporary leave’ - Guardian 30-hour free childcare entitlement: consultation concluded - DfE ATL members vote to ballot on forming new union with NUT - ATL Voice welcomes announcement on early years qualification consultation - Voice Religious observance opt-out for pupils to be considered - BBC Education 'super union' step closer as ATL and NUT vote to ballot members - Times Educational Supplement | TES Universities warned not to admit unqualified politicians - University World News Science spending continues to grow - University World News College student's business venture is fighting fit - FE Week World Bank gives US$85 million for research - University World News Ministry maintains aim of 60,000 PhD holders by 2023 - University World News Universities fail to fulfil female quotas - University World News Universities body approves anti-bias requirement - University World News Private universities told to ban 'insulting' research - University World News Village schools are 'at risk of extinction': Headteachers warn funding squeeze means thousands of small primaries could face cuts - Mail Graduates angry over apparent university nepotism - University World News Government approves eight new private universities - University World News Court asked to enforce settlement on equity targets - University World News Scottish minister to hold post-study visa talks - University World News The government must go much further with reforms - FE Week SA students in UK show solidarity with #FeesMustFall - University World News Universities suffer from low student numbers - University World News Government ‘extremely concerned’ over academy trust that paid CEO £82k for 15 weeks’ work - Independent Secret Teacher: Online dating is like taking an exam - Guardian Cast the rod, empower the child   - Telegraph Jane Bradley: Homework for primary school kids doesn’t add up - Scotsman Feeder pre-school charges £275 ‘retainer fee’ for free nursery place - Schools Week Progress on fair university access 'stalling' as key post remains unfilled - Herald Scotland Consultation sparks hope for early years educator apprenticeships u-turn - FE Week