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BASC responds to Scottish Government’s announcement on deer management

Scotland’s Net Zero Secretary today announced the government’s climate change plans, including details on how these new measures will affect deer management in Scotland. The Scottish Government has stated they ‘will build on the current Cairngorms Deer Pilot to develop a national scheme which incentivises increased management and investment in the venison supply chain’. Peter… Read more »

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Diplomas launch September 2009
Diplomas set for “vast majority” of schools

Nearly three quarters of secondary schools and the vast majority of colleges will offer students diplomas from this September. Schools minister Jim Knight today confirmed 72 per cent of schools and 88 per cent of colleges will be ready to offer the new qualification from the next academic year. All schools and colleges have had… Read more »

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Diplomas 'will stretch brightest'
Diplomas to be made more academic

The highest level of diplomas will be worth four and a half A-levels, the government announced today. The move, which extends the diploma’s value by one whole A-level, comes as the government is under pressure to prove the academic vigour of its new qualifications. Extended diplomas are due to come into force in 2011 but… Read more »