New Labour's promise of "education, education, education" should, according to a devastating report by Ofsted's Chief Inspector Christine Gilbert, be rewritten to read "education, acceptable education, mediocrity"... more
London minister Tony McNulty's political future was thrown into doubt after Westminster's sleaze watchdog launched an inquiry into his expenses... more
Government inspectors are set to reveal a rise in the number of councils failing to keep children healthy and safe in reports on children's services in every local authority in England... more
Children's Secretary Ed Balls was accused of being "irresponsible" in the Baby P case as council chiefs accused Ofsted of failing to spot problems in Haringey... more
The struggle to turn around some failing institutions has seen community leaders and politicians willing to embrace radical new teaching and funding methods.
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The Government has interfered in the exams system to such an extent it risks the credibility of the system, according to a leading Cambridge academic... more
Exclusive: After high-profile allegations this season, Charlton's manager is pleased the issue is now being addressed but says the authorities still have plenty of work to do
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