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The impact of continued reform and fragmentation of the education sector

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Sep 7, 2012

Reforms: Rebuilding continues

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Chris Cook on the impact of continued reform and fragmentation of the education sector

Stephen Twigg ©Felix Clay Sep 7, 2012

Stephen Twigg: Anti-chaos theory

The shadow education secretary believes local accountability is vital for schools, writes Chris Cook

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Assessment measures: Turning the tables

Inspections are not very strong at capturing the essence of schools, writes Adam Palin

Sep 7, 2012

Top schools - tables

The FT’s ranking of the top 20 schools overall, top 10 state schools, top 10 Scottish independents and top 10 fastest rising

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How to choose: A-level alternatives

Anyone intent on a good university should not take a soft subject as an extra at the expense of three more demanding subjects, writes Jill Parkin

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State versus independent: Admissions game

Ducking in and out of the state and independent systems is on the increase, writes Janette Wallis

Westminster School ©Daniel Lynch Sep 7, 2012

Independent schools: Value-added tuition

If you can afford to go private, your child is three times more likely to score top A-level grades, writes Jill Parkin

Sir Peter Lampl ©Jeremy Young Sep 7, 2012

Guest column: No privilege required

Sir Peter Lampl, chairman of the Sutton Trust, says places at independent schools should be awarded solely on merit

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