The Turing Scheme, which has been designed by the UK Government to provide global opportunities in education and training for students, has opened applications for schools, colleges and universities for the second year of the scheme.

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We were excited to host the launch of an important research report in March that examined why there’s a divide between the access that disadvantaged students have to great teachers compared to those at more advantaged schools.

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The Turing Scheme, which has been designed by the UK Government to provide global opportunities in education and training for British citizens, has opened registrations for schools, colleges and universities for the second year of the scheme at www.turing-scheme.org.uk. Last year the Government announced the Turing Scheme would be funded for a further three years – and that Year 2 of the scheme will be backed by £110m.

St George’s Church of England Foundation School, based in Broadstairs, Kent, has signed a two year contract extension with Capita Managed IT Solutions.

The Turing Scheme, which has been designed by the UK Government to provide global opportunities for work or study for students, will see a record 20,000 students from disadvantaged backgrounds participate over the 2022-23 academic year.

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