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November 22, 2009

Student visas 'soar' after change

The number of students entering the UK from India and Bangladesh has risen sharply since a new visa system began, the BBC has learned.


November 20, 2009

Universities 'face tougher times'

England's university funding chief says a golden age may be over as funding falls behind overseas competitors.


Education body 'to miss deadline'

Education Minister Caitriona Ruane admits a new single education body is unlikely to be in place by the new year deadline.


Secret networks

Parents do not know what goes on says Tanya Byron


Trainee teacher targets exceeded

The number of people joining teacher training courses in England exceeds targets for the first time, even in maths.


Increase in assaults on teachers

A Freedom of Information request reveals a sharp increase in assaults on teachers in Bristol schools.


GCSE science grading 'generous'

The watchdog for England says two exam boards were still too generous with grades in GCSE science exams this year.


November 19, 2009

Evolution and history compulsory

Primary school children in England will have to learn about evolution and British history under a shake up of the national curriculum.


Teachers' scores 'added to Sats'

Next year's Sats results for England's schools will be published alongside teachers' assessments of pupils.


Muslim schools' 'risk of closure'

Independent Muslim schools across England are facing closure, according to the Association of Muslim Schools.


Poor white boys do worst in tests

Poor white boys did worse in primary school tests in England than any other main group, latest figures show.


Class fear

Is there really such a thing as school phobia?