Parties get tough on unruly pupils
News Article 1 February 2005
The three main political parties have been fighting it out over which has the most effective policies to tackle indiscipline in schools.
Collins launches attack on exam quango
News Article 27 January 2005
The Conservatives have promised a radical shake-up of the government agency which has "debauched" exam standards.
Tories call for more history lessons
Press Review 27 January 2005
A Conservative government would force children up to the age of 16 to be given compulsory history lessons.
Tories urge action to protect teachers
News Article 13 December 2004
The Conservatives are calling for new legislation to protect teachers who are accused of abuse by their pupils.
Tories back extra resources for school sport
Press Review 6 December 2004
The Conservatives have set out plans which would see children receiving two hours free sports tuition every week.
Howard to give heads power over pupils
Press Review 29 November 2004
Conservative leader Michael Howard today launches his party's school discipline strategy with a promise to spend an extra £200 million on tackling behavioural problems.
Howard pledges tough line on school discipline
News Article 29 November 2004
The Conservatives have launched their school discipline policy with a promise to increase the number of pupil referral unit places by 500 per cent.
Howard offers cash for unpopular degree courses
News Article 12 November 2004
The Conservative leader has promised cash subsidies for students taking unfashionable subjects in a speech at Cambridge University.
Tories to offer cash to close skills gaps
Press Review 12 November 2004
A Conservative government would offer funding of up to £2,000 to students who study vital subjects such as chemistry, physics and foreign languages.
Collins sets out Tory education plans
News Article 5 October 2004
Tim Collins has outlined Conservative plans to overhaul the education system.
Tories detail free degrees plan
Press Review 9 September 2004
The Conservatives have detailed plans to scrap university fees but raise interest rates on student loans.
Tories to scrap tuition fees but raise loan rates
News Article 8 September 2004
The Conservatives have detailed plans to scrap university fees but raise interest rates on student loans.
Tories take axe to education department costs
News Article 6 September 2004
The Tories have unveiled plans to save up to £5.7 billion from the education budget.
Tories identify £5.7bn education savings
Press Review 6 September 2004
Up to £5.7 billion could be saved from the education budget, a Conservative Party review of Whitehall efficiency has found.
Miliband backs GCSEs
Press Review 27 August 2004
Despite suggestions that GCSEs could be replaced by a new diploma scheme, school standards minister David Miliband yesterday said the qualification was an important "progress check" for pupils.
