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Tue, 13 May 2008 08:17:00 GMT

City pupil wins animation competition

An 11-year-old schoolboy from Norwich is set to see his clay model rhino charge into life on screen after winning a national animation competition.Jamie Sutherland from West Parade, just off Earlham Road in Norwich, was one of four winners selected from
Tue, 13 May 2008 08:17:00 GMT

Murdered Jimmy remembered at his school

The popular church-going student was killed on Saturday morning, the day after his birthday, following a row as he went to buy his first lottery ticket.Police are continuing to hunt his attacker, who launched an 'unprovoked and vicious' assault after
Tue, 13 May 2008 07:24:00 GMT

Murdered Jimmy remembered at school

The suspect in the murder of 16-year-old 'gentle giant' Jimmy Mizen remained at large. The popular church-going student died on Saturday morning, the day after his birthday, following a row as he went to buy his first lottery ticket. Three days on,
Tue, 13 May 2008 06:39:00 GMT

Murdered Jimmy remembered at school

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Tue, 13 May 2008 06:26:00 GMT

Murdered Jimmy remembered at school

The suspect in the murder of 16-year-old 'gentle giant' Jimmy Mizen remained at large. The popular church-going student died on Saturday morning, the day after his birthday, following a row as he went to buy his first lottery ticket. Three days on,
Tue, 13 May 2008 05:42:00 GMT

History pupils learn about gruesome ops

HISTORY pupils at Gateway Academy, Grays, went on a day trip to London as part of their GCSEs. They first visited St Thomas's Herb Garrett, a 19th century operating theatre, where amputations and surgery were performed with no anaesthetics or
Tue, 13 May 2008 05:37:00 GMT

School Inspections 'Threaten Recruitment' 04/05/08

The pressure of school inspections by Ofsted is threatening the recruitment of headteachers, according to new research. Teachers 'put off' going for top job Although the posts come with salaries that can be more than 100,000 a year, nearly nine out of
Tue, 13 May 2008 05:29:00 GMT

Cut Back School Tests To Stop Target Culture In Education

Ministers are facing calls to abolish national school tests amid warnings that children's education has been 'distorted' to meet Government targets. Are exams of educational value? The Commons schools select committee has condemned the 'widespread'
Tue, 13 May 2008 05:11:00 GMT

Murdered Jimmy remembered at school

The family and classmates of murdered 16-year-old "gentle giant" Jimmy Mizen remembered him on what would have been his last full day at school.The popular church-going student was killed on Saturday morning, the day after his birthday, following a row
Tue, 13 May 2008 04:48:00 GMT

School to set standard across UK

A WEAR Valley secondary school will be used as a model for schools across the country. Barbara Miller, a consultant from the Department of Children, Schools and Families was so impressed with the strategies being employed at the King James I Community
Tue, 13 May 2008 04:48:00 GMT

School pupils get on course for golfing win

PUPILS from Parkside won the inaugural secondary school golf competition this week. The four-man team from Willington triumphed over 18 holes beating rivals from Wolsingham, Bishop Barrington and St John?s RCVA. The competition, organised by the Wear
Tue, 13 May 2008 04:47:00 GMT

Headteacher to bow out after top Ofsted

A WEAR Valley headteacher will retire in the summer after Ofsted classed his primary school ?outstanding?. Bill Guymer will leave Willington Church of England Primary school after six years at the helm, and he said it?s the perfect way to end his
Tue, 13 May 2008 04:47:00 GMT

Boy, 13, admits stabbing pupil at school

A 13-year-old boy who stabbed a 14-year-old at a Leeds school has admitted wounding the teenager. The defendant, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was arrested after an incident at a city secondary school. Police and paramedics were called to the
Tue, 13 May 2008 04:31:00 GMT

MPs warn that Sats tests distort education

National Sats tests have distorted the education of millions of children, depressing their chances of going to university or getting a job, and should be radically reformed, MPs say.Children are fed a limited educational diet focused on getting them
Tue, 13 May 2008 04:15:00 GMT

Murdered Jimmy remembered at school

The popular church-going student died on Saturday morning, the day after his birthday, following a row as he went to buy his first lottery ticket.Three days on, police are continuing to hunt his attacker, who launched an 'unprovoked and vicious' assault
Tue, 13 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Murdered Jimmy remembered at school

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Tue, 13 May 2008 03:59:00 GMT

Free lectures aimed at adult learners

A series of free lunchtime lectures is to be held in Nottingham as part of an effort to encourage adults to return to education. The lectures are being organised by the University of Nottingham's Centre for Continuing Education and have been timed to
Tue, 13 May 2008 03:58:00 GMT

Death by degree at British university

A British university is to offer a degree in funerals, covering aspects of the profession from bereavement counselling to law, customer service and disposal of human remains, it said Monday. Bath University in southwest England has been given the
Tue, 13 May 2008 03:46:00 GMT

Murdered Jimmy remembered at school

The family and classmates of murdered 16-year-old 'gentle giant' Jimmy Mizen remembered him on what would have been his last full day at school. The popular church-going student was killed on Saturday morning, the day after his birthday, following a row
Tue, 13 May 2008 02:51:00 GMT

An Ofsted thumbs up for Newstead Primary

YOUNGSTERS at Newstead Primary and Nursery School enjoy a postive and encouraging learning environment, according to a Government report. Ofsted inspectors, who visited the Hucknall Road school on 16th and 17th April, praise the atmosphere at the school
Tue, 13 May 2008 02:43:00 GMT

Adults 'dropping out of learning'

The government wants the adult population to increase its skillsThousands of adults targeted by government skills-boosting schemes have dropped out of evening classes, a survey of 5,000 people suggests. Those in the lowest income groups have been hit the
Tue, 13 May 2008 02:21:00 GMT

'Come clean' call on Diploma plan

Current exam plans involve Diplomas, Apprenticeships, GCSEs and A-levelsMPs have called on the government to make clear its intentions on the future of Diplomas, GCSEs and A-levels. The schools select committee says it suspects 'the wheel may have turned
Tue, 13 May 2008 02:21:00 GMT

Murdered Jimmy remembered at school

The suspect in the murder of 16-year-old 'gentle giant' Jimmy Mizen remained at large. The popular church-going student died on Saturday morning, the day after his birthday, following a row as he went to buy his first lottery ticket. Three days on,
Tue, 13 May 2008 02:17:00 GMT

Pupils take a look at the future

Asian News has teamed up with Test match sponsor, npower, to offer two lucky readers the chance to win a pair of tickets for the England v New Zealand Test Series at Old Trafford. PUPILS in Gorton, Manchester caught a glimpse of their brand new 25
Tue, 13 May 2008 02:04:00 GMT

'Dead interesting' degree University will offer UK's wannabe undertakers degrees in funerals

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Tue, 13 May 2008 01:57:00 GMT

UK NEWS: Murdered Jimmy remembered at school

The family and classmates of murdered 16-year-old 'gentle giant' Jimmy Mizen remembered him on what would have been his last full day at school. Play Video Police are continuing to hunt his attacker, who launched an 'unprovoked and vicious' assault after
Tue, 13 May 2008 01:03:00 GMT

Students triumph in annual boat race

Durham came off best in the 12th annual boat race between the university and its rivals in Newcastle. Thousands watched as the country's two best rowing teams competed on a 1,800m course on the River Tyne. The crews raced past the spectacular sights of
Tue, 13 May 2008 00:54:00 GMT

UK & World News: Murdered Jimmy remembered at school

The family and classmates of murdered 16-year-old 'gentle giant' Jimmy Mizen remembered him on what would have been his last full day at school. The popular church-going student was killed on Saturday morning, the day after his birthday, following a row
Tue, 13 May 2008 00:50:00 GMT

UK & World News: Call to end national school tests

National school tests should be scrapped as the pressure to meet Government targets has denied children their right to a rounded education, say MPs. The Commons schools select committee condemned the 'widespread' practice of teachers drilling pupils to
Tue, 13 May 2008 00:50:00 GMT

Murdered Jimmy remembered at school

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Tue, 13 May 2008 00:48:00 GMT