Swedish “knowledge schools” coming to the UK
A Swedish chain of progressive schools with no timetables or set lessons may be coming to Britain. Kunskapsskolan, which translates as "knowledge school" are the preferred bidder for two academies in London and the company aims to have 30 academies in Britain over the next 10 years. Why are the schools causing controversy in Sweden?
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Overhaul for £45 billion school building programme
 There are more changes on the way for the Building Schools for the Future (BSF) programme as the Government is proposing to tie the BSF schemes into regeneration projects. What are the Government’s proposals?
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New school opens for students with special education needs
The Schools Secretary, Ed Balls, has opened a new school in London specially designed to accommodate children with severe learning disabilities. The £7.6 million school was built under the BSF programme. How does the school design benefit the students and staff?
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Children to be taught computer game design in schools
 Schoolchildren in Scotland will have lessons in designing and developing computer games and animations. The scheme, part of the Scottish Government’s Curriculum for Excellence, is intended to continue the success of the country’s games industry which generates £20 million a year. But, should children be studying this subject?
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300 primary school sites sold off in last 10 years
Local councils across the UK have sold off 300 primary school sites worth £230 million during the last decade. Research claims that a further 188 have been earmarked for future sale. Critics say that this could leave authorities short of classroom space in the future. Why have so many school sites been sold?
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A school is Britain’s most eco-friendly building
 Toilets that use rainwater to flush, desks made from recycled drainpipes and the world’s first "Interseasonal Heat Transfer" system are among the many innovations that make a Hertfordshire Primary School the most eco-friendly building in the country. How has the school acheived this?
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