Fresh warning over grammar schools
Press Review 19 May 2005
Ministers have been told that a new system to co-ordinate school admissions policies is leading to fewer children from poor families applying to grammar schools.
Education Bill
Legislation 16 May 2005
“My Government will further reform the education system improve quality and choice in the provision of schooling, and build on the progress already made to improve education standards for all.”
Studies cast doubt on education policy
Press Review 25 April 2005
Two new academic studies have cast doubt on the government's education policies.
Labour blasted over London schools 'scandal'
News Article 18 April 2005
The Conservatives have hit out at the "scandal" of the failure to allocate a secondary school place to thousands of London children.
£66m cash boost for special school buildings
News Article 4 April 2005
Some £66m has been earmarked for improving the condition of special school buildings, the government has announced.
Teachers slam city academies
Press Review 29 March 2005
The National Union of Teachers has voted to fight the government's plans to open 200 city academies.
Local Government Information Unit
Government Affairs Website
Flagship academies
Policy Consultation 17 March 2005
Comments from the Department of Education and Skills, Conservative, National Union of Teachers, NASUWT
Failing academies slammed
Press Review 17 March 2005
Tony Blair's flagship academy schools are among the worst in the country, according to the latest performance tables.
Flagship academies among 'worst' schools in England
News Article 17 March 2005
The government's flagship city academies are among the worst schools in
