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• Closure of BSF programme 'is better than teacher cutbacks'

  The decision to axe the Building Schools for the Future (BSF) initiative is better   Read more about Closure of BSF programme 'is better than teacher cutbacks'

  

• Pupils with special educational needs 'must have equal opportunities'

  It is important that children with special educational needs (SEN) and other   Read more about Pupils with special educational needs 'must have equal opportunities'

  

• Government 'should pay private fees for children with no primary places'

  The government could get around the problem of overcrowding in cities such as London   Read more about Government 'should pay private fees for children with no primary places'

  

• The majority of teachers "are absolutely competent"

  The majority of British school teachers are perfectly competent and able to do their   Read more about The majority of teachers "are absolutely competent"

  

• New DVD launched for teachers in Wales

  A new DVD has been launched providing best practice guidance for teachers on meeting   Read more about New DVD launched for teachers in Wales

  

• Government to increase Teach First funding

  The government has announced plans to increase funding for Teach First - an   Read more about Government to increase Teach First funding

  

• A-levels 'could be reformed'

  A-level exams could be overhauled over the coming years to make them more rigorous   Read more about A-levels 'could be reformed'

  

• Schools urged not to rush into academy status

  British schools are being urged not to rush into becoming academies.   Read more about Schools urged not to rush into academy status

  

• British Gas to launch school solar panel scheme

  British Gas has announced plans to donate solar panels to a number of British   Read more about British Gas to launch school solar panel scheme