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Opposition ministers accuse the government of stalling progress as results for seven-year-olds remain static
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The payment of education maintenance allowances (EMA) might be delayed for some youngsters going to college or sixth-form next week
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The Independent Schools Council appoints diplomat to succeed its former chief executive, Chris Parry
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Britain's involvement in the slave trade will be studied by all English secondary pupils next term
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