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Domestic violence lessons planned

Every school pupil in England is to be taught that domestic violence is unacceptable, as part of a new government strategy.

Trainee teacher targets exceeded

The number of people joining teacher training courses in England exceeds targets for the first time, even in maths.

Universities 'face tougher times'

England's university funding chief says a golden age may be over as funding falls behind overseas competitors.

School guarantee 'whingers' fear

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Plans in the Queen's Speech to guarantee rights for parents over children's schooling could end in court cases, warn head teachers.

School 'guarantee' law suit fears

Plans in the Queen's Speech to guarantee rights for parents over children's schooling could end in court cases, warn head teachers.

Universities 'bail out students'

Three quarters of universities in England have had to bail out students because of delays to loans, suggests a BBC survey

£2m bonuses for loans firm staff

Newly released figures show Student Loans Company staff were paid nearly £2m in bonuses last year.

'Tough decisions' on weak schools

Children's Secretary Ed Balls wants rapid action to improve 50 struggling secondary schools in England.

Cyberbullies hit primary schools

Cyberbullying is becoming a problem in primary schools, according to the Anti-Bullying Alliance.

47% of 14-year-olds 'are bullied'

Nearly half of 14-year-olds in England have experienced some sort of bullying, a study of 10,000 teenagers for the government suggests.