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Teachers 'tied up pupil on floor'

BBC Education news feed - Wed, 2007-12-19 20:13

Two teachers are suspended from a school in Kent over claims they bound a pupil's arms and legs.

Schools to get £340 for languages

BBC Education news feed - Wed, 2007-12-19 14:02

Primary schools in England will receive about £340 each next year to make language lessons compulsory.

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Diplomas exceed three A-levels

BBC Education news feed - Tue, 2007-12-18 18:32

The new Diplomas will be worth the equivalent of more than three A-levels in university entrance points.

School targeted after Ruane visit

BBC Education news feed - Tue, 2007-12-18 14:57

A primary school has been burgled four times in since a visit by Education Minister Caitriona Ruane.

Learning the lingo

BBC Education news feed - Tue, 2007-12-18 12:25

New England manager Fabio Capello has vowed to learn English in a month, but can he and does he need to?

Carbon neutral new schools plan

BBC Education news feed - Tue, 2007-12-18 12:01

The Schools Secretary Ed Balls announces 200 projects to reduce carbon emissions in English schools.

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Today man's chancellor role

BBC Education news feed - Tue, 2007-12-18 01:18

James Naughtie, presenter of Radio 4's Today programme, is confirmed as Stirling University's next chancellor.

Test chief targets 90% attainment

BBC Education news feed - Mon, 2007-12-17 19:28

The head of England's school tests watchdog says an international "glass ceiling" in results can be broken.

Schools 'hit by rebuild pressure'

BBC Education news feed - Mon, 2007-12-17 18:19

Pressures of the school rebuilding scheme are overburdening schools, a report says.

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Silver Birch Class at Longleaze School, Wootton Bassett

Multi-lingual pupil numbers rise

BBC Education news feed - Mon, 2007-12-17 15:45

The proportion of primary school pupils with English as a second language has risen by 73% in a decade.

Family Christmas 'the best gift'

BBC Education news feed - Mon, 2007-12-17 13:16

Parents are urged to spend less on presents at Christmas and more time with their children.

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Authors aim to slash illiteracy

BBC Education news feed - Sat, 2007-12-15 20:57

More than 500 writers deliver a letter to Gordon Brown calling for a "push" to eliminate childhood illiteracy.

Lower leaving age proposed

BBC Education news feed - Sat, 2007-12-15 14:51

The head of the UK's biggest education authority says some children should have the option to leave at 14.

Navigating the Diploma conundrum

BBC Education news feed - Sat, 2007-12-15 02:15

Mike Baker asks whether government moves to shore up diplomas could backfire.