Fewer youngsters stay in learning
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The proportion of youngsters 'staying on' in education and training has fallen, and a reward scheme has not worked.
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Standards in basic maths and reading among seven-year olds in England show no improvement, while fewer attain expected writing skills.
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White pupils from poor homes are most likely to persistently underachieve, a study says.
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Young people don't think of technology as separate from their daily lives.
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Almost a fifth of England's state secondary schools do not meet the government's GCSE target but things are improving.
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Many young people spend long hours unsupervised after school - with little involvement from parents.
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Research says targets are harmful and young people's fondness for talking could enhance their learning.
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There are worries about the economic consequences of a decline in students taking science subjects.
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Children on the Playing for Success sports venue learning scheme show mixed long-term results, a study says.
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Â· Assistant head says pupils gain wide range of skills  Â· NUT representative says scheme is step too far
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Education experts say children should be allowed to talk more in class.
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Vulnerable youngsters expelled from schools in England are being let down by the system, say inspectors.
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Children are arriving for their first day at school less able to read, write, add up or play than a year ago, a series of national tests has shown.
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A survey suggests fewer youngsters drink regularly,   but many of those who do drink too much.
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More schools in England were judged to be failing last year - but as a proportion,  fewer were in such trouble.
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Young people just need to get started.
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Schools will still face a teaching shortfall when new figures are announced, a teachers' group says.