Ofsted 'has to prove its worth'
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School inspectors must show they are good value and actually improve standards, MPs say.
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Head teachers warn the exam system is in trouble because of the number of pupils challenging results.
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Pupils in primary and secondary schools across England lack an overview of history, Ofsted warns.
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Can "clearer" school tables tell us what we need to know, the BBC's Mike Baker asks.
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A watchdog warns many vulnerable children may not be receiving suitable or cost-effective education.
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The schools minister says students should be praised for improved A-level results and not undermined.
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Independent schools will have to show they operate for the public benefit, under charity guidelines.
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A-Levels and GCSEs are to be monitored by a new independent watchdog to ensure that school exam standards are maintained, Schools Secretary Ed Balls will tell the Labour Party conference on Wednesday.
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Â· Schools in disadvantaged areas progressing most Â· Too few pupils get good grades, say critics
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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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England' chief inspector of schools calls on teachers to report "over-zealous" inspectors.
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Media & professional: School history lessons are often fragmented and place too much emphasis on England, Ofsted says.
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England's exams regulator is to report on whether some GCSEs and A-levels are easier than others.
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Five more NHS trusts have been granted foundation status - but four others fail to make the grade.
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Not all schools in England are complying with rules to ensure fair admissions policies, the government admits.
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Ofsted chief says schools need to do more to promote an interest in democracy and common values.
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There are claims some schools told students the answers in a flawed  A-level practical exam.