£35bn primary school building projects approved
 Ed Balls, the secretary of state for children, schools and families, has confirmed the start of 1,500 rebuilding and refurbishment projects at primary schools across England. What does the government hope to achieve?
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Introduction of diplomas "botched"
Critics say the government botched the introduction of the new diploma qualifications, as new statistics reveal a low take-up of the courses in some areas of the country. Why are the diplomas unpopular in some regions?
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Case study: Bentley Wood high school
 When a fire broke out at Bentley Wood high school in Harrow it destroyed almost 50% of the school buildings. Portakabin provided essential interim facilities for the school within just eight weeks.
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Teachers want more say on school buildings
The Teacher Support Network (TSN) called for greater teacher involvement in school building programmes, arguing better school buildings will result from their input. Should teachers play a key role in the building planning process?
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Outstanding technology in schools commended
 Three inner city schools have been crowned as the best and most innovative users of technology at Becta's ICT Excellence Awards 2008. How have these schools used this technology?
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Is class still the defining factor in educational success?
A new report "Getting On, Getting Ahead", says that although there have been improvements in social mobility, children from poor families still face the biggest struggle to do well at school. What has the report found?
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Zero tolerance pays off
A dramatic improvement in results has been seen at a school where the headteacher suspended pupils 478 times in a single year. The zero tolerance policy at Tendring Technology College, in Clacton-on-Sea, Essex led to an average of two pupils being sent home every day. How have results improved?
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