Hughes report on cost of higher education

The government decision taken last December to increase from 2012 the maximum amount universities can charge for tuition could deter people from going into higher education. It is now the duty of all of us - government, politicians of all colours and the public - to make sure that nobody makes a decision about going to university without knowing exactly how it will be paid for and the support available.

The facts, figures and costs of a degree for future graduates are: nothing at all for those earning less than £21,000 and £7.50 a month for those earning £22,000.

It might be possible with big effort, the right language and the commitment of all involved in advising future graduates to prevent the new policy on higher education deterring people from going to university.

The Hughes report contains over 30 recommendations directed towards schools and colleges, universities, government and regulators on what they can do to encourage participation in higher education. You can download a copy of the report from the Cabinet Office website here: http://www.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/resource-library/hughes-report