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Teens want to talk more about sex
Many parents are too embarrassed to have vital chats with their children about sex, a report for the government says.
Schools hunting 'missing' papers
Schools in England are trying to track down national curriculum test papers mislaid by the Sats contractor, ETS.
Morris tells Balls to reform Sats
Ed Balls should not resign over the Sats problems, but take the opportunity to overhaul testing, says Estelle Morris.
Cameron pledge on apprenticeships
The Conservatives are vowing to create 100,000 more places for apprentices, saying it will cut social problems.
Schools adopt vocational courses
More vocational qualifications are being taken by school-age children around the UK, a report claims.
'A fifth of teens' carry a weapon
Almost one in five teenage pupils carries a weapon, although only one in 20 takes it to school, a study suggests.
Head teacher bans striking pupils
A head teacher suspended more than 100 pupils after they went on strike, informing their parents with a text message.
Ofsted says tests narrow learning
England's education inspectorate, Ofsted, says some schools narrow the curriculum by "teaching to the test".
Students bring kit worth £6,000
Students are going to university laden with computers and electrical equipment, claims an insurance survey.
Too shy to learn
"Invisible children" helped to put up their hands
Mike Baker
League tables might have to be scrapped
Test delays
Markers face computer problems with Sats results
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