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More schools likely to be failed
More schools in England are being judged as inadequate in Ofsted's new-style inspections, figures are expected to show.
Baby P rules 'may increase risks'
Rules to improve child protection after the Baby P case may leave children more vulnerable to harm, council leaders warn.
£10m to get students into sport
Universities are to be given £10m of National Lottery money to encourage more students to get involved in sport.
Call to scrap 50% student target
Targets for getting young people into higher education should be scrapped and top-up fees raised, say graduate recruiters.
TV 'makes up for history lessons'
TV documentaries like the Seven Ages of Britain fill in the gaps left by a "less impressive" school curriculum, says David Dimbleby.
Back to school
Ex-footballer tells how he has overcome cancer
Tory review urges science boost
A Tory-backed report urges incentives for schools and tax breaks for researchers to raise the profile of science.
Call to identify children's needs
High-quality childcare helps identify the needs of the most vulnerable children early on, an Ofsted study finds.
'Record numbers of heads' sacked
School leaders say record numbers of head teachers are losing their jobs because of poor exam results.
Warning on 'corner shop' schools
Head teachers warn that Tory plans for free schools could lead to a system of 20,000 "corner shop" schools.
Exploitation?
Internships for graduates 'may breach wage laws'
Russell gives tuition fee pledge
Tuition fees for higher education will not be introduced by the present Scottish government, the education secretary says.
Teachers protest over budget cuts
Thousands of teachers and lecturers from across Scotland march in Glasgow against cuts to education budgets.
Clegg offers heads £2.5bn 'deal'
Lib Dem leader Nick Clegg asks head teachers to "raise their game" in return for a £2.5bn education funding package.
Schools could face staff cuts
Schools Secretary Ed Balls has told head teachers in England they need to plan savings now or face staff cuts later.
Diplomas 'not stretching bright'
England's new secondary school qualification is not stretching the brightest pupils, the exams watchdog says.
More schools fail Ofsted checks
More schools are failing under new-style checks brought in by England's schools inspectors, it is reported.
Tinchy's tips: 'Don't flash your cash' singer tells young
Singer tells young to be wise with their cash
More men applying to be teachers
The number of men applying for teacher training has risen sharply because of the recession, training officials say.
Cuts 'will hit pupils' education'
Tighter school budgets will lead to bigger class sizes and fewer exam choices, head teachers are warning.