Scrap A-levels says Ofsted chief
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Ofsted chief David Bell says A-levels and GCSEs should be completely replaced by a diploma.
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Plans for the biggest overhaul of the education system for more than 50 years has been unveiled, with a proposal to replace GCSE and A-level exams with a single diploma system.
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England's biggest teaching union the NUT calls for the scrapping of Ofsted and personal tuition for all children.
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The Ofsted chief says specialist schools are showing "significant improvements", compared to other schools.
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The schools minister says students should be praised for improved A-level results and not undermined.
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England' chief inspector of schools calls on teachers to report "over-zealous" inspectors.
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Head teachers say the system of external exams in England and Wales is "out of control" and needs reform.
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Gordon Brown pledges to eradicate failure from England's schools, saying poor schools could face closure.
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The authority of head teachers must be reinforced to overcome discipline problems, says Tory leader.
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Independent schools are stretching their lead among the top-performing A-level students, say the Tories.
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Hospitals could be stripped of services in the run up to the next general election, the new NHS chief says.
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Teachers need retraining throughout their careers to prevent them becoming disaffected, head says
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GCSE coursework has been hit by league tables, targets and performance pay, the exams watchdog says.
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The expansion of English education watchdog Ofsted may have made it "unfit for purpose", MPs say.
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What will the new education secretary change, the BBC's Mike Baker asks.
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Â· Diplomas must be given equal weight with A-levelsÂ· Pupils should consider all options, says minister
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The number of schools in England judged to be failing has risen slightly, education inspectors say.