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England news stories:
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05Oct2010Secretary of State for Education sets out the Government's plans to reform schools
At the Conservative Party Conference in Birmingham, Michael Gove, Secretary of State for Education set out his plans for the schools system
Posted by George Dugdale
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20Sep2010National Literacy Trust event at Liberal Democrat Conference today
The National Literacy Trust in association with Starbucks is hosting a lively panel debate event this evening (21 September) over some complimentary coffee and pastries at the Liberal Democrat Party Conference.
Posted by Fiona Lewis
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18Aug2010Libraries could face privatisation
Hundreds of libraries could face privatisation according to recently published proposals in the new library support initiative called “Future Libraries Programme” championed by Culture Minister Ed Vaizey.
Posted by Farah Pasha
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12Aug2010Government to ban use of phrase “Every Child Matters”
The ban on the use of the phrase ‘Every Child Matters’ in the new Government prompts fears of a shift in policy for children and young people.
Posted by Farah Pasha
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11Jun2010Graham Stuart MP named Chair of Children, Schools and Families Select Committee
Conservative MP Graham Stuart has been appointed Chair of the Children, Schools and Families Select Committee
Posted by George Dugdale
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08Jun2010Michael Gove writes to Ed Balls setting out the DfE spending cuts for this year
As part of the coalition government’s deficit reduction plans, each department has set out their contribution to the £6.2 billion worth of cuts that need to be found this year.
Posted by George Dugdale
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26May2010All schools to be invited to become academies
Secretary of State for Education Michael Gove has written to every school in the country inviting them to become academies
Posted by George Dugdale
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26May2010Government pledges slimmed down curriculum and reading tests for six-year-olds
The Government has set out in more detail some of its key education reforms. Including a review of the curriculum and a reading test for six-year-olds
Posted by George Dugdale
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25May2010Queen’s speech announces two new education bills
The first Queen's speech of the new coalition Government contained the announcement of 22 bills, two about education.
Posted by George Dugdale
