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News
05 September 2008
Update on National Curriculum test delivery
Secretary of State, Ed Balls, writes to Barry Sheerman, to update him on developments in relation to National Curriculum tests.
04 September 2008
Tough nutrition standards come into force for primary schools
Secretary of State, Ed Balls says that schools need a proper lunch culture to keep children eating healthily.
04 September 2008
Ed Balls welcomes positive report on progress of 14-19 reforms
At the start of a school year which will usher in important changes for 14-19 education, an Ofsted report gives positive progress on the implementation of reforms so far.
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