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We didn’t say schools were failingWe didn’t say schools were failing
11:56am Wed 25 Jun 08
A GOVERNMENT minister has defended a controversial scheme to raise exam success in secondary schools.
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Shutting schools threat 'nonsense'Shutting schools threat 'nonsense'
7:19am Wed 11 Jun 08
A GOVERNMENT warning that six south Essex schools must improve or face closure has been condemned by headteachers and unions.
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