Tables turned on critics

Article Abstract:

The authors of The Times newspaper university league tables point out they have devised the tables to help prospective students choose the most appropriate place to study. It has been suggested the tables should include an added-value component but it would be difficult to devise an infallible measurement. Some critics suggest by using A-level scores as a measurement of standards on entry to the universities does not take into consideration all of the people who enter, with other types of qualifications. But A-levels provide a measurement which is the same throughout the UK.

Evaluation, Criticism and interpretation, The Times (London)(Newspaper)

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Further education in England

Article Abstract:

Some 33% more students were studying at further education colleges in England during 1996-97 than between 1993-94. From 1989-90 to 1996-97 an additional 11% of 16 to 18-year-olds received some form of education. Humanities was the most popular area of study in 1996-97 followed by business studies. Some 2.9 billion pounds sterling was spent on post-compulsory education facilities, such as higher and further education colleges and universities, during 1996-97.

Statistics, Schools, England, Continuing education

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