How do Admissions Professionals use the UCAS personal statement? Sector Response
A survey of 113 higher education admissions professionals from over 30 higher education providers shows the average time spent reading a UCAS personal statement is…
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June Labour Market 2023- Sector Response
Employment back to pre-pandemic levels but “clear signs that weak labour supply is holding back growth” The UK employment rate was estimated at 76.0% in February…
Sector Response to the statement from the Home Secretary
Jamie Arrowsmith, Director of Universities UK International, in response to the written ministerial statement issued a short time ago by the Home Office. “International students…
May Labour Market 2023- Sector Response
There were 556,000 working days lost because of labour disputes in March 2023, up from 332,000 in February 2023. May Labour Market Main Points: The…
HMCI Calls for Ofsted Reform: Sector Response
Ofsted Chief Inspector Amanda Spielman has called for an Ofsted reform. Read what she has said below: In recent weeks there has been much debate about reform of school…
April Labour Market 2023- Sector Response
Due to a combination of weak growth, more out of work with ill health and fewer older people in work. Economic inactivity due to long-term…
Removal of the ‘cap of ten’ non-levy reservations: Sector Response
Government have announced that they are planning to remove the ‘cap of ten’ non-levy reservations from 3 April. In this article, you will find Robert…
New Pay Offer Presented to Education Unions: Sector Response
After days of intensive negotiation, the education unions ASCL, NAHT, NASUWT and NEU have been presented with a pay offer by the education Secretary. This…
March 2023 Labour market Statistics- Sector Response
New ONS Labour Market figures show real wages are down by 3.5% and public sector pay has fallen by 5.1%. Main Points: The UK employment…
International Women’s Day: Sector Response
Imagine a gender equal world. A world free of bias, stereotypes, and discrimination. A world that’s diverse, equitable, and inclusive. A world where difference is…