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News

news 15 August 2008

Update on National Curriculum test delivery

Secretary of State, Ed Balls writes to Chair of the Children, Schools and Families Committee, Barry Sheerman, to update him on the National Curriculum tests.

news 14 August 2008

A Call to Action for the Capital's families

Organisations across London pledge to do more to tackle child poverty in the Capital.

news 14 August 2008

Numbers taking maths and science A-levels rise, English and languages also on the up

Schools Minister, Jim Knight welcomes news that A-level passes are increasing, with maths at its highest level in over a decade.

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