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Variations in school cash queried
England's school funding system should be investigated by the National Audit Office, the Lib Dems say.
A year of changes in education
Mike Baker looks back at the major events in the education world in England during 2007.
Clegg to focus party on education
New Liberal Democrat leader Nick Clegg says education is his "biggest enthusiasm" in politics.
Sensitivity concern over RS exam
Exams watchdog scraps religious studies coursework over concern about "sensitive" topics.
General GCSE Diploma dropped
The government has quietly scrapped its plan for a General Diploma recognising GCSE achievement.
Outspoken school adviser ousted
The controversial education adviser Sir Cyril Taylor is replaced after 10 years spearheading school reforms.
MSPs back graduate charge plan
Scottish Government plans to scrap the student graduate endowment are narrowly backed by parliament.
Fewer adults in evening classes
The latest figures show 700,000 fewer adults attended evening classes this year.
'Leap' in higher paid lecturers
The number of lecturers earning more than £50,000 has risen significantly over the past 10 years.
Government misses many goals
An internal report shows the government has missed many of its education and children's targets since 1998.
Teachers 'tied up pupil on floor'
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
Primary schools in England will receive about £340 each next year to make language lessons compulsory.
Diplomas exceed three A-levels
The new Diplomas will be worth the equivalent of more than three A-levels in university entrance points.
School targeted after Ruane visit
A primary school has been burgled four times in since a visit by Education Minister Caitriona Ruane.
Learning the lingo
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
The Schools Secretary Ed Balls announces 200 projects to reduce carbon emissions in English schools.
Today man's chancellor role
James Naughtie, presenter of Radio 4's Today programme, is confirmed as Stirling University's next chancellor.
Test chief targets 90% attainment
The head of England's school tests watchdog says an international "glass ceiling" in results can be broken.
Schools 'hit by rebuild pressure'
Pressures of the school rebuilding scheme are overburdening schools, a report says.
Multi-lingual pupil numbers rise
The proportion of primary school pupils with English as a second language has risen by 73% in a decade.