Pass rate drops but record numbers win university places

15 August 2014

A-level grades edge down, as university places rise

There has been a slight fall in A* and A grades and the pass rate is down for the first time in over 30 years. But there are a record number of university places available and students could still get places even if they miss their grades. Read more

‘Music education must move beyond classical and become more inclusive’

Executive director of Youth Music, Matt Griffiths talks about diversify music offer and challenge educators to be more inclusive. Read more

Rich teenagers still dominate top universities

Teenagers from wealthy backgrounds are still around 10 times more likely to get into top universities than those from poorer homes, a research indicates. Read more

Access Project charity helps poorer students go to university

The Access Project charity matches students from disadvantaged areas with high-flying graduates to act as tutors for weekly tutorials. These sessions aim to bridge the gap between the most affluent and least affluent students by boosting their grades and confidence and coaching them in interview skills. Read more

Grayson Perry: 'The forces are lined up against children from deprived homes going to art college'

Changes to the education system mean that going to art college may become the preserve of the middle classes, Turner Prize-winning potter Grayson Perry has told TES this week. Read more

Top musical graduates struggle for West End roles

Just 2.6% of jobs taken by musical theatre graduates in their first year of work are for shows in the West End, a survey commissioned by Drama UK. Read more

Young Adult Literature Weekender

London Literature Festival hosts the weekend for the first time ever.Fizzing with literary market stalls, mini-talks, workshops, performances and The Dystopian Book Club, it features only the finest writers, poets and spoken-word artists. This mini-fest is curated by young people living, reading and writing in London and is open to anyone aged 13 – 19. Read more

Free master classes for young people

Lyrix Organix Academy has announced a massive 5-day series of FREE master-classes for 11-19 year olds for the Summer Holidays. Drop in for one day, or join the whole journey – no experience required. This is a unique 360 degree creative education programme teaching techniques, performance and culture. Join now

Join the Youth Network

Joining artsawardvoice.com is your first step to joining the Arts Award Youth Network. Get in touch with them any time if you want to help them run events and advocate for Arts Award at a local level by emailing voice@artsaward.org.uk. Read more

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