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School leaving age plans unveiled
The government sets out the details of plans to raise the leaving age and to expand apprenticeships.
University plans 'global degrees'
The University of Surrey hopes to offer degrees in which students might move each year between countries.
'Most graduates' in full-time job
Three quarters of graduates are in full-time jobs three and a half years after leaving university, a study says.
Drop-out teens to get extra help
The government is planning apprenticeships, advice and raising the school leaving age to tackle teenage drop-outs.
'Sharp fall' in language GCSEs
Less than half of GCSE-age students are learning European languages, the Liberal Democrats claim.
Work begins on 'green' school
Solar panels, a wind turbine and a nature habitat on the roof are part of a new £3.7m eco-friendly school.
Families' future 'looks brighter'
A BBC poll suggests 76% of people are upbeat about their families' future, compared to 52% in the 1960s.
'Sharp fall' in language GCSEs
Less than half of GCSE-age students are learning European languages, the Liberal Democrats claim.
School leaving age to rise to 18
Plans to keep teenagers in education or training until 18 will be included in the Queen's Speech on Tuesday.
New school motto: Hit that target
Mike Baker measures up Gordon Brown's one-size-fits-all target for England's secondary schools.
Barrister training to be reviewed
The barristers' regulatory body launches a review of the profession's vocational training course.
Branson opens new university site
Business tycoon Sir Richard Branson opens a £21m arts, design and technology centre at the University of Derby.
School literacy scheme attacked
Expensive reading programmes for England's schools have not paid off, an independent inquiry says.
Ball cancelled after poor results
A college at Cambridge University cancels its May Ball after concerns about student grades.
Schools told to tease out talent
Teachers are urged to find England's brightest pupils by a new champion for gifted and talented children.
School admissions 'must be fair'
Bolder strategies are needed to make school admissions fairer, the chief watchdog says.
Oliver: school food change 'slow'
TV chef Jamie Oliver accuses the government of failing to honour its promises on healthier school dinners.
£12,000 payout from top school
A public school pays £12,000 in an out-of-court settlement to a staff member paid below the national wage.
Kerelaw abuse inquiry announced
An independent inquiry will be held into abuse at a residential school in Ayrshire.
Salmond resists class size calls
The first minister refuses to be drawn amid opposition pressure on the issue of class sizes.