Huge boost for city academies

The schools minister has signalled a huge expansion of the government’s academies programme beyond the target of 400, with the aim of transferring the values of independent schools to the state sector. Lord Adonis said demand from parents was so high it would be possible to continue opening 100 academies a year after 2011, when the target is likely to be met. His declaration marks a challenge to Labour’s left and... [read full story]                    

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