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Michael Gove proposes split in exams systems of England, Wales and Northern Ireland - Tue 21 May 2013 10:33

The secretary of state for education has said it is time for England, Wales and Northern Ireland to go their separate ways on GCSEs and A-levels.

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School budget cuts 'no harm to standards' - Tue 21 May 2013 10:31

Classroom scene A think tank report says there is no clear link between spending and achievement in school.

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Warn young children about pornography, say heads - Mon 20 May 2013 09:47

Young children should hear about the dangers of pornography as soon as they have access to the internet, leading head teachers say.

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Walk-to-school numbers falling, say campaigners - Mon 20 May 2013 09:45

Half of parents driving their children to UK primary schools live under a mile away, walk-to-school campaigners say.

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NAHT head Russell Hobby: Targets 'risk pupil well-being' - Mon 20 May 2013 09:42

Pupils' well-being and education should not be sacrificed to meet new targets, a head teachers' leader has said.

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Head teachers pass no confidence in Gove education reforms - Sat 18 May 2013 14:53

Head teachers have passed a motion of no confidence in Michael Gove's education policies.

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Blow to Olympic legacy as 'schools are forced to cut sport' - Fri 17 May 2013 08:28

The amount of physical education in schools has been cut despite a surge in enthusiasm for sport on the back of the London Olympics, according to research.

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Parents 'failing to get children ready for school', say heads - Fri 17 May 2013 08:27

Schools are to issue advice to parents on how to raise their children amid fears too many pupils are turning up to lessons unfit for the demands of full-time education, it was announced today.

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Head teachers launch new school inspection system - Fri 17 May 2013 08:25

Head teachers are to launch their own inspection system amid concerns Ofsted is putting too much “stress and pressure” on schools.

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Schools 'struggling to recruit head teachers' - Fri 17 May 2013 08:24

Primary schools in England are finding it more difficult to recruit head teachers than at any time since 2000, analysis suggests.

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