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Education is always changing in the UK, so keep up-to-date via our news section. We’ll deliver all the essential facts that you need to know on both the state and the independent sectors in Britain.

Find out how how the curriculum is developing and what impact it will have on your child. Get regular updates on how the credit crunch is affecting independent schools. Discover more about discipline and standards of behaviour in Britain’s schools.

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Parents hit as fees firm goes bust

Parents hit as fees firm goes bust

  • Sept. 10, 2009
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A company that enables parents to pay school fees by direct debit has gone into administration, leaving thousands of people in financial dire straights …read more

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ISC reports rise in pupil numbers at private schools

ISC reports rise in pupil numbers at private schools

  • April 30, 2009
  • Rated: 5.0

The Independent Schools Council says private school numbers are holding up... but what will happen in September? …read more

Uniform is not a panacea for problems by Alaistair Brownlow Rated: 5.0

‘A happy school’ better than a high-achieving school by Gail Dixon Rated: 5.0

Children with speech difficulties deprived of expert help Rated: 5.0

Tom-Brown reviewed by The Great Website Guide Rated: 5.0

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Unions launch campaign to reform SATs

Unions launch campaign to reform SATs

  • July 19, 2010
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SATs tests are stressful and demotivating, say teachers …read more

Cameron terrified by prospect of finding state school for his children

Cameron terrified by prospect of finding state school for his children

  • July 13, 2010
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Prime Minister David Cameron has admitted that he sympathises with parents in central London trying to find a good state school for their children …read more

Ofsted claim bad teachers are not an “absolute disaster”

Ofsted claim bad teachers are not an “absolute disaster”

  • July 13, 2010
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It’s a good lesson in life if children can cope with one bad teacher, says Chairman of Ofsted …read more

Head teacher earns more than Prime Minister

Head teacher earns more than Prime Minister

  • July 13, 2010
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Trade unions are angered as head teacher to 400 pupils receives bonus of £200,000 …read more

Governors also warn schools against ‘rushing’ into academy status

Governors also warn schools against ‘rushing’ into academy status

  • June 25, 2010
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Schools do not have the information they need and must be cautious about making the decision in becoming an academy, say governors …read more

Catholic schools also warned against becoming academies

Catholic schools also warned against becoming academies

  • June 24, 2010
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The Catholic Church have advised schools it would be ‘unwise’ for them apply for academy status …read more

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