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Child database system postponed
Ministers are delaying the introduction of a database on every child in England, pending a security review
Outcry over 11-plus ringing phone
Pupils at a primary school may re-sit an 11-plus paper, after an invigilator's mobile phone rang five times in an hour.
Higher English review announced
The SQA announces plans to undertake a review of the Higher English exam following criticism from schools.
Black pupils' attainment better
The school achievement of black pupils has continued to get better though still lagging white children's.
Boarding call for disrupted lives
Boarding school can offer a successful way out for vulnerable and deprived children, says a charity.
Long-haired pupil suspended
A 15-year-old rock music fan suspended from school for refusing to cut his long hair says he will not back down.
Class assistants back on strike
Classroom assistants belonging to Nipsa are set to go on strike again despite three other unions ruling out industrial action.
Protesters disrupt Oxford debate
A debate on free speech at the Oxford Union is disrupted by a protest at the inclusion of two controversial figures.
Private pupils grab top courses
Independent schools tighten their grip on top universities, their pupils more likely to win places.
Union debate row speakers arrive
The leader of the far-right BNP, and the controversial historian, David Irving, arrive at the Oxford Union for a debate.
'Muhammad' teddy teacher arrested
A British teacher in Sudan is accused of insulting Islam's Prophet, after letting pupils name a toy Muhammad.
'New' policy: something borrowed
Mike Baker looks at David Cameron's latest policy proposals for England's education system.
Concern at pupil data microchips
Pupils' school records are accessible via a microchip embedded in their uniforms which teachers can scan.
New A-levels face close scrutiny
England's exams watchdog is to sit in on exam board meetings designing more challenging A-levels.
Lecturers' average pay hits £42K
Lecturers in higher education see their pay rise to more than £42,000, according to latest government figures.
UK children 'reading too early'
An education expert says children could be put off reading by being pushed to learn too soon.
School 'favoured' teacher's child
An over-subscribed Cornish school bypasses formal procedures to admit a teacher's daughter.
Sciences ban for terror suspect
A man who is the subject of a control order is told he cannot take a class in chemistry or biology.
Girls 'link weight to happiness'
Girls as young as seven believe being slim and attractive means you are happy and popular.
Diploma schools 'sought-after'
Schools and colleges which teach the new Diplomas will become the most desirable, an education minister says.