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Students and parents call for mandatory sex and relationship education
New evidence shows that parents and students alike are in support of mandatory sex and relationship education to tackle the dangers both on and offline.
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The UK crack down on fake university degrees
The government has cracked down on websites and businesses selling fake UK University degrees in a bid to uphold the reputation of UK institutions and their graduates.
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How to prepare for the 11+
As the holidays draw to a close, many parents will be shifting their attention to how best to prepare for the upcoming 11+ exams. With just a few weeks or a year to go, what is the most effective use of the time?
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The government is given a last chance to defend it's term-time holiday ban
The government has been given one last chance to defend its unpopular ban on term-time holidays after the Isle of Wight local council is allowed to appeal the High Court decision stating that it is not always illegal to remove a child from school.
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When is the best time to enlist the help of a tutor?
The academic year has its own rhythm, with the slow start after the summer holiday to the manic end of year exam season. At what point do children benefit most from extra support?
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IT teaching changes disadvantage girls and disadvantaged students
Computer science courses were removed from the national curriculum in 2012 in a bid to improve the teaching of IT, but recent data shows that it has further disadvantaged girls and students in poorer areas.
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School funding shakeup – what will change?
Over the last year, the government has decided to radically change how funding for schools works in the UK, moving towards more centralised control, using a fairer national formula for allocation of education resources. What does the change mean and who are the winners and losers?
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Private schools to offer 10,000 free places a year
With speculation about new grammar school places and their effect on disadvantaged students, in a surprise move, independent schools suggest opening up free places.
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New data reveals that 84% of A level predicted grades are incorrect
Why are only one in six predicted marks are accurate, and what does this mean for University admissions?
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