School exam costs 'getting worse'
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Some schools are spending more on putting pupils through exams than on books, head teachers say.
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Schools will still face a teaching shortfall when new figures are announced, a teachers' group says.
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The amount of money England's secondary schools spend on ICT has risen by a third in a year.
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Universities struggling to choose between top A-level students should be given more information, exam chiefs say.
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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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Ignorance about cheaper deals is costing consumers Â£2.5bn a year, warns an online comparison service.
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A backlash brews as parents are asked to write checks for school activities.
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A head teachers' leader is alarmed by a suggestion that reform of 14-19 learning in England might be toned down.
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Staff admit to widespread mistakes with English and maths - and a growing reliance on spell-checkers.
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Too many school leavers  cannot  read, write or add up properly, large businesses complain.
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Extra student funding would be better targeted at raising standards in school, says a financial think-tank.
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There are worries about the economic consequences of a decline in students taking science subjects.
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Head teachers warn the GCSE exam system is in trouble because of the number of pupils challenging results.
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A head teachers' group believes online marking of papers is contributing to inaccurate exam results.
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Charities say families struggle to afford school uniforms because of expensive suppliers.
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Schools are warned they will have to make efficiency savings just to keep pace with current funding levels.
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VAT discounts could help Educational science centres are facing a funding crisis, a group of MPs has warned in a new report.â¦