Bright ideas

Article Abstract:

The United Kingdom government does not have a clear approach to private sector involvement in schools. The assisted places scheme is being phased out. This scheme involves subsidies for the fees of children from poorer families at private schools. Meanwhile, the government is to allow private companies to manage public sector schools that are not performing well. A philathropist and businessman, Peter Lampl, is prepared to fund a new assisted places scheme which examines assets of poorer families before deciding whether they are eligible.

Publisher: Economist Newspaper Ltd.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1998
Finance, Schools, British

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Cash for answers

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The United Kingdom government aims to link the pay of teachers with their performance. Labor unions argue that all teachers need a pay increase to attract better qualified graduates to teaching. Teachers reach the top of their pay scale at an early stage in their careers in the United Kingdom, so they are generally well paid using international comparisons. Pay for top teachers tends not to be as high in the UK. Paying all teachers more would also be too expensive.

Publisher: Economist Newspaper Ltd.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1998
Administration of Education Programs, Education Programs, Compensation and benefits, Teachers

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Where business fears to tread

Article Abstract:

The British government is trying to attract private sector funding through initiatives such as Education Action Zones, though there are obstacles, which are examined in detail.

Publisher: Economist Newspaper Ltd.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 2000
Privatization, Privatization (Business)

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Subjects list: United Kingdom, Education and state, Social policy, Education policy, Education
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