This report aims to mark the progress of the Talent and Enterprise Taskforce to date. It outlines what the talent imperatives are to help the UK meet the talent challenge. It also describes the flagship projects in each area, which aim to respond to different aspects of the talent imperative, plus a snapshot of two more focused projects.
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This booklet offers updated guidance to the admissions officers of universities and other institutions of higher education on factors to be taken into account in assessing applications for degree and other courses in higher education from holders of the European Baccalaureate.
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This large-scale, multi-strand evaluation explores how diplomas are being implemented and delivered; assesses their impact on participation in education and training post-16 and attainment; and reviews the perceptions of key stakeholders, e.g. parents, employers and Higher Education Institutions.
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This publication provides information for Higher Education Institutions that are considering sponsoring an academy or supporting a trust school. It also highlights the benefits of doing so and provides useful links for more information.
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This publication looks at the socio-economic make-up of the student population and what can be done to further widen participation in higher education.
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From 9 September to 5 December, Sir Alan Wilson (Director General of Higher Education, DfES) will be consulting on proposed improvements to the current Higher Education applications system, towards a system of post-qualification applications. This is a system where students apply to higher education after they receive their exam results.
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This report offers a comprehensive picture of Foundation Degree progress to date coupled with some enlightening recommendations for progress in the future.
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This report examines failings in the current higher education admissions system. It sets out the five key principles as the basis for a fair admissions policy for higher education institutions in England and gives guidelines for their implementation.
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This policy briefing provides a summary of the 2003/4 Report from the Foundation Degree Task Force and highlights the main recommendations within it.
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This Impact Assessment attempts to outline the potential costs and benefits of the separate proposals of the Higher Education White Paper. However, the document also explains that the coherent package of measure also needs to be seen as a whole.
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