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University of Bedfordshire staff to strike?

Staff at the University of Bedfordshire could be part of a nationwide strike involving 30,000 people across the UK.

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These are the top 15 UK universities according to the Times Higher Education 2020 rankings

The Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2020 includes nearly 1,400 universities across 92 countries, based on performance indicators which measure performance across teaching, research, knowledge transfer and international outlook.

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The DSH programme utilising the Nintendo Switch

Gaming giant Nintendo teams up with education programme to give back to grassroots computing

Nintendo UK has announced it is the new lead partner for the Digital Schoolhouse (DSH) programme ahead of what is predicted to be a landmark year.

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Central Bedfordshire children attending special schools up 43% amid claims they are ‘forced’ out of mainstream education

Children with special needs are increasingly being “forced” out of mainstream education despite new legal protections, a disability charity has warned.

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Students celebrate set of positive GCSE results at Linslade’s Cedars Upper School

Students at Cedars Upper School have cause for celebration after receiving their GCSE results today with further notable improvements in both English and Maths.

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GCSE results day at Vandyke Upper School.

Leighton Buzzard’s Vandyke Upper School celebrates record year of ‘outstanding’ GCSE results

It was a record-breaking morning at Leighton Buzzard’s Vandyke Upper School, as students received “outstanding GCSE results” when they opened their envelopes.

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It was good news waiting inside the envelopes!

The Cottesloe School celebrates 'excellent' GCSE results in Wing

Staff and students of The Cottesloe School, Wing, are celebrating "some excellent GCSE results".

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Rising number of pupils at Cottesloe School in Wing achieve top A-level grades

Cottesloe School Sixth Form once again achieved some excellent A-level results today.

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Cedars headteacher delighted with strong set of A-level results at Linslade school

Cedars Upper School’s headteacher says he is proud of his students’ achievements after the Linslade school recorded a strong set of A-level results.

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Vandyke A-levels up on last year’s record results at Leighton Buzzard school

Students across Leighton Buzzard found out their exam results on Thursday as A-level results envelopes were ripped open.

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Going to university isn't for everyone and it's not the only route towards landing your dream job

These 11 top jobs don't require a degree - and pay up to £100,000

Going to university isn't for everyone and it's not the only route towards landing your dream job.

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10 of the strangest university courses in the UK

Universities around the UK offer an extensive range of courses - but some are a little different from the rest.

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These inspirational famous faces didn't do too well at school, yet still became hugely successful

These inspirational people all did badly at school - but became huge successes

These is a lot of pressure put on students to perform well in their school exams - but if you don't make the grades, it doesn't mean it's the end of the world.

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Left to right: Max Farmer, John Farmer, Frances Farmer, Simon Farmer.

Farmers say emotional farewell to Heath and Reach band

The final performance of The Heath Band’s summer season took place at Parsons Recreation Ground, Linslade, and saw an emotional farewell to five members.

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These are the most affordable places for university students to study in the UK for 2019, based on living costs

These are the most affordable university towns in the UK

These are the most affordable places for university students to study in the UK for 2019, based on living costs.

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Leighton Buzzard pupils celebrate Healthy Heathwood Fortnight

Children at Leighton Buzzard’s Heathwood Lower School recently spent a busy two weeks not only making good choices for their diet, but good choices about how to behave in the community.

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