The 2011 Education Bill: a higher education perspective

While the Education Bill is mainly focussed on schools, there are two key areas that will have an impact on universities:

The clause on charging real interest rates on student loans will enable a more progressive student support system to be implemented.
- Given the significant role of universities in providing teacher training, changes here will also have a big impact.

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