New GCSEs ‘widen gap between rich and poor’ Grades for poorer pupils fell by just over a quarter of a grade across nine subjects compared to their peers - study. Source
General election 2019: Labour pledges to cap class sizes at 30 pupils The party promises to recruit nearly 20,000 extra teachers in England over five years if it wins power. Source
Oxford University launches scholarship scheme for black Britons The programme is open to disadvantaged black British students and will be funded by a US entrepreneur. Source