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School leaving age plans unveiled

Tue, 2007-11-06 13:03
The government sets out the details of plans to raise the leaving age and to expand apprenticeships.

University plans 'global degrees'

Tue, 2007-11-06 02:24
The University of Surrey hopes to offer degrees in which students might move each year between countries.

'Most graduates' in full-time job

Tue, 2007-11-06 02:13
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

Mon, 2007-11-05 14:07
The government is planning apprenticeships, advice and raising the school leaving age to tackle teenage drop-outs.

'Sharp fall' in language GCSEs

Mon, 2007-11-05 13:19
Less than half of GCSE-age students are learning European languages, the Liberal Democrats claim.

Work begins on 'green' school

Mon, 2007-11-05 11:17
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'

Mon, 2007-11-05 10:29
A BBC poll suggests 76% of people are upbeat about their families' future, compared to 52% in the 1960s.

'Sharp fall' in language GCSEs

Mon, 2007-11-05 04:18
Less than half of GCSE-age students are learning European languages, the Liberal Democrats claim.

School leaving age to rise to 18

Sun, 2007-11-04 11:55
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

Sat, 2007-11-03 01:05
Mike Baker measures up Gordon Brown's one-size-fits-all target for England's secondary schools.

Barrister training to be reviewed

Fri, 2007-11-02 18:14
The barristers' regulatory body launches a review of the profession's vocational training course.

Branson opens new university site

Fri, 2007-11-02 15:34
Business tycoon Sir Richard Branson opens a £21m arts, design and technology centre at the University of Derby.

School literacy scheme attacked

Fri, 2007-11-02 13:53
Expensive reading programmes for England's schools have not paid off, an independent inquiry says.

Ball cancelled after poor results

Fri, 2007-11-02 13:50
A college at Cambridge University cancels its May Ball after concerns about student grades.

Schools told to tease out talent

Fri, 2007-11-02 13:38
Teachers are urged to find England's brightest pupils by a new champion for gifted and talented children.

School admissions 'must be fair'

Thu, 2007-11-01 21:25
Bolder strategies are needed to make school admissions fairer, the chief watchdog says.

Oliver: school food change 'slow'

Thu, 2007-11-01 18:31
TV chef Jamie Oliver accuses the government of failing to honour its promises on healthier school dinners.

£12,000 payout from top school

Thu, 2007-11-01 18:15
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

Thu, 2007-11-01 17:31
An independent inquiry will be held into abuse at a residential school in Ayrshire.

Salmond resists class size calls

Thu, 2007-11-01 16:10
The first minister refuses to be drawn amid opposition pressure on the issue of class sizes.