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• Welsh education system 'needs to change'

  
  The Welsh education system is in need of an overhaul, an expert has   Read more about Welsh education system 'needs to change'

  

• Phonics in reading tests 'a good idea'

  Introducing phonics into reading tests will help children to improve their skills, it   Read more about Phonics in reading tests 'a good idea'

  

• Brixham pupils promote healthy living

  Youngsters at one Devon school swapped cars for bicycles this week as they used the   Read more about Brixham pupils promote healthy living

  

• Cheshire teaching duo gear up for Chinese adventure

  A pair of Cheshire teachers is gearing up to embark on a great Chinese adventure this   Read more about Cheshire teaching duo gear up for Chinese adventure

  

• Paratroopers drop in on schoolchildren

  A school in East Riding hosted some special visitors this week, with a group of   Read more about Paratroopers drop in on schoolchildren

  

• Royal Society calls for A-level changes

  A-levels should be scrapped in favour of a baccalaureate-style qualification that   Read more about Royal Society calls for A-level changes

  

• Subject debate needed, says Welsh education minister

  A national debate is needed on the future of A-level and vocational subject choices,   Read more about Subject debate needed, says Welsh education minister

  

• Pupils take sporting equipment to Africa

  
  A group of pupils from Stoke-on-Trent College are swapping their regular   Read more about Pupils take sporting equipment to Africa

  

• Scottish council launches new scheme for school leavers

  East Ayrshire Council has announced details of a new scheme aimed at preparing school   Read more about Scottish council launches new scheme for school leavers