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This article reports that British Prime Minister Tony Blair has rejected proposed changes to his education reform plans. Blaire warned rebel Member of Parliaments, despite opposition from around 50 Labour Member of Parliaments, that he would not back down on the introduction of Trust Schools and greater school autonomy. The widely trailed alternative paper Shaping the Education Bill: reaching for

Looks at issues and topics related to education featured in British newspapers for the week ending January 24, 2003. Replacement of A-level examinations with British baccalaureate system; Promotion of vocational training; Proposals to appoint an access regulator to boost university enrollments among poor people.

Reports on the arrest of two tutors in connection with school examination fraud in Great Britain in 2002. Details of the raid conducted by police after hearing about the news; Allegations against the tutors.

The article focuses on the White Paper, "The Importance of Teaching," which outlines school system reforms in Great Britain. The reaction of teachers' unions is noted. The White Paper's foreword which includes explanations from the Prime Minister David Cameron and Deputy Minister Nick Clegg is discussed.

Presents information on the "Higher Standards, Better Schools for All: More Choice for Parents and Pupils" white paper in Great Britain. Aim of the white paper on secondary schools in England; Proposals of the white paper, including the change in role of the British Local Education Authority; Statement issued by British secretary of state Ruth Kelly on the underlying principle of the proposals.

Presents information on the launch of the Right to Choose - Education policy document of the British Conservative Party. Information on the political tension between party leader Michael Howard and education spokesman Tim Collins; Reason for the opposition of the "Daily Mirror" to the education policy; Information on publications that supported the education policy.

Presents news featured in the front page of several newspapers in Great Britain in May 2004. Role of a school in the abortion of an school girl in the "Daily Telegraph"; Criticisms of the "Sun" against its rival the "Daily Mirror" on a fake news on alleged abuse of an Iraqi prisoner by British forces.

Focuses on the publicity created by an interim report made by Her Majesty's Chief Inspector Mike Tomlinson on the curriculum in Great Britain. Action taken by Education Secretary Charles Clarke regarding the report; Comments from columnist Simon Jenkins.

Reports on people who criticize and support the "Higher Standards, Better Schools for All" education White Paper prepared by Education Secretary Ruth Kelly in Great Britain in 2005. Shadow education secretary David Cameron; Jonathan Shephard, general secretary of the Independent Schools Council; John Dunford, general secretary of the Secondary Heads Association.

Relates the views of various newspapers in Great Britain regarding the British government's 14-19 White Paper as of February 2005. "Daily Telegraph"; "The Times"; "Independent."

Reports on the press coverage of the performance of grammar, independent and special schools in the value-added league tables in Great Britain, as of January 2005. Headline used by the "Daily Telegraph" newspaper to cover the story; Topics discussed by "The Times" newspaper in its coverage, including the most improved schools; Overview of an article published in an educational supplement of the "Independent" newspaper about the issue.

Focuses on various education issues that appeared in newspapers in Great Britain on November 25, 2004. Worst taught subject in the curriculum, according to an Office for Standards in Education report, covered by "The Times"; Comments of former press secretary Alastair Campbell on the attention given by the British government on comprehensive schools, reported on the "Independent's" education section; Article about the biggest adult education provider in Great Britain, Workers Education Association, by the "Education Guardian."

Discusses newspaper reports on several issues concerning the education system and policies in Great Britain. Percentage of students who reached the expected literacy level in mathematics and English in 2004; Criticisms against ministers who are proposing to impose top-up fees to meet the target of sending youths to universities; Educational performance of the selective system in Kent, England.

The article discusses several papers written by eminent columnists, that have appeared in different newspapers in Great Britain. Anatole Kaletsky has written a fascinating political analysis of England's government under the headline "Beware the middle-class backlash in Britain." Sketch writer of the newspaper "The Independent," Simon Can has described politician Iain Duncan Smith's efforts as the single worst performance of any parliamentary leader. Columnist Danny Finkelstein in "The Times" has concluded that British Prime Minister Tony Blair had won the battle of the fees.

The article discusses the questions that were put to Sarah Teather, who is the British Minister of Children, by the Education Select Committee regarding a green paper on education for children with special educational needs (SEN) in Great Britain. The committee asked Teather about issues related to the financial aspects of education for SEN children and children's health.

The article presents an overview of "Support and Aspiration: A New Approach to Special Educational Needs and Disabiltiy," a green paper from the Special Education Needs (SEN) division of the British Education Department regarding proposals for special education reforms. The plan, presented by Children's Minister Sarah Teather, would give parents the legal rights to buy support services for their children, raise the academic achievement levels of students, and provide health services for all children.

Reports on the official statement issued by John Dunford, general secretary of the Secondary Heads Association, regarding the British government's plans on school choice as of November 18, 2005. Opinion on the government's Education White Paper; Reason choice is a mirage in many areas of the country; Comment on the freedoms being offered in the White Paper.

Provides information on several newspapers that published articles about the publication of national curriculum tests for 11-year-olds in Great Britain, as of December 2004. Number of pages published by "The Times"; Headline featured in "Daily Telegraph"; Main topic of focus of an article featured in "Guardian."

Presents information on the supplement "The Secret Diary of a Teacher," published in a 2004 issue of "Private Eye" newspaper in Great Britain. Shame of the teaching profession according to a teacher; Views of a teacher on the attitude of pupils' parents.

Presents information on headlines from various newspapers pertaining to issues on education in Great Britain as of 2003. Threat of action by teachers over tests and job cuts; Conflict between teachers' unions and British Prime Minister Tony Blair on class sizes, tests and workload; Failure of the government to fund schools properly.

Focuses on the criticism of Trevor Phillips, head of the Commission for Racial Equality, against the British government's plans to encourage state schools to become independent trust schools. Claims of Philipps on the possible effect of the plan.

Reports on the challenge issued by the Children's Services Network (CSN) in connection to the Education White Paper of the British government in 2006. Claims made by the government as stated on its White Paper; Reference to a report from the National Audit Office in 2003; Remarks from Martin Rogers, coordinator of the CSN.

Presents issues on tuition fees in Great Britain which were featured in several newspapers after the First Reading of the Higher Education Bill in January 2004. Prediction on the tuition fee debt; Survey on fee policies by universities; Campaign against the Higher Education Bill.

Evaluates the decision of the British government to intensify institutional racism in schools through reforms in the Green Paper in Great Britain. Criticisms on the plan for vocational programmes; Appointment of Garry Hawkes as chairman of the Basic Skills Agency; Efforts of the Agency to improve the skills of individuals.

Deals with some educational issues featured in some newspapers in Great Britain in May 2005. Priorities of Ruth Kelly as secretary of the Department for Education and Skills; Views of Andrew Haldenbury, acting director of the think tank Reform, on improving health and education services.

Focuses on several education issues as discussed by the media in Great Britain, as of April 29, 2005. Criticisms against a television program regarding pupil discipline aired by Channel 5; Complaints of school nurses regarding the behavior of sexually active students as reported by "The Times"; Information on a story on David Hart, general secretary of the National Association of Head Teachers, in the education section of the "Independent" newspaper.

Presents an update on issues related to education in Great Britain for the year 2004. Facts about the key stage 3 English tests; Observation on learning culture in schools; Information on the launching of the National Union of Teacher's policy statement, Bringing Down the Barriers.

Presents news briefs from several newspapers in Great Britain related to education as of May 21, 2004. Propaganda run by the BNP against schools through a leaflet written by the daughter of BNP leader Nick Griffin; Opinion of H. M. Chief Inspector David Bell on the secondary education system; Variations in the way newspapers covered a report from the Office of Standards in education which showed that some five year-olds have difficulty in making the transition to formal education.

Presents a list of headlines of stories published by several newspapers in Great Britain, as of April 2004. "Classroom Assistant's Husband Tackles Minister Over Her "Check-Out Staff Pay"," published by the "Independent"; "Universities Urged to Widen Admissions," published in the "Guardian." "Universities Get Backing for Bias to State Pupils," in "The Times."

Presents news on education in Great Britain as of April 2, 2004. Art project of artist Tracey Emin; Issuance of eleventh-hour appeals by Ministers Charles Clarke and Tony Blair to Labor Members of Parliament not to scupper university tuition fees; Cause of truancy penalized when a local youth-training provider offered a trial period.

Looks at issues surrounding the deal between most of the teacher unions and the British government over working conditions. Concerns of the National Union of Teachers over class size; Stance taken by Schools Minister David Miliband on the NUT claims; Changes in fee policy on higher education.

Presents education-related issues featured in several British newspapers in December 2002. Implication of high tuition fees for the decision of working class students to attend college, by Tony Halpin of "Times"; on the rate of university dropout students in the country; Report on the curriculum vitae of Tory leader Iain Duncan Smith in "Newsnight."

The article discusses various aspects of a document released by the British government on public services, including competition in education, social inequality, and social mobility.

The article mentions five points for improving a school system that are explained in Great Britain's White Paper on education reform.

The article reports that British Secretary of State for Education Michael Gove delivered a speech in September 2010 about elements of an education bill known as the White Paper.

This article reports that a paper entitled "Support for All: The Families and Relationships Green Paper," published by Great Britain's government seeks commentary and answers to questions about today's families, existing support for families, building strong family relationships, family relationships and employment, and the role of public services.

The article provides information on a white paper titled "Innovation Nation," which was released by Great Britain's Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills in 2008. The report highlights the importance of innovation to Great Britain's future prosperity and outlines how government funds can be directed at promoting the development of innovative products and skills.

The article discusses the launch of "Care Matters: Time for Change" White Paper on children in care in Great Britain. Children in care will benefit from government to help give them a better start in life. Alan Johnson, Secretary of State for Education, states that big business will offer children in care private tutors and management training and children needed stability to help them overcome their bad past and move forward to reach their full potential.

The article reports that the Education White Paper of the British government could increase the problem of social segregation in schools according to a study conducted by the Institute for Social and Economic Research. The study discovered that segregation is due to the uneven spread of children from different social backgrounds. A factor that will contribute to the increase in social segregation is the greater selectivity in admissions by state schools. Norway and Finland are some of the countries that lack social segregation.

The article focuses on the reaction of Great Britain's National Union of Teachers (NUT) to the criticisms of the Education White Paper in the report released by the Select Committee. NUT general secretary Steve Sinnott welcomes the proposal of the committee to remove selection by aptitude. John Bangs, NUT head of Education and Equal Opportunities, criticises the intention of politician David Cameron for his education policy.

Features the headlines of different British newspapers regarding government plans for education during the week of July 5-9, 2004. Scoop of "The Times" newspaper on the five-year plan for education; Headline of the "Independent" newspaper on the administration of state schools; "Evening Standard" newspaper's take on pre-school education.

This article presents views of Charles Clarke, Secretary of State for Education of Great Britain, on educational standards. He refused to be drawn on the question of top-up fees, maintaining his view that he will speak in detail about this once the much delayed White Paper on higher education is published in January. However, he does think that those who benefit from higher education should pay something for it, with his present inclination being for a graduate tax rather than payment up front. He mused on the ideal type of school and came up with this stupefying banality. He is "intellectually sympathetic" towards a European style baccalaureate to replace A-levels, but does not see this as a practical idea at present.

Examines some newspaper articles and editorials published as of August 16, 2002 regarding the results of the A-level examination for secondary students in Great Britain. Effectiveness of the A-level examination; Need for educational reform; Devaluation of the A-level examination

Presents news briefs on several publications which tackle issues on education in Great Britain as of June 2002. Support of 'The Times' to Home Secretary David Blunkett in his call for all the children of asylum seekers to be educated in accommodation centers; Disclosure of the total money that has been spent on parental ballots to abolish selection in the 'Daily Mail.'

Presents articles on education in Great Britain. Details of an article on education in the U.S. as reflected in the television program 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer'; Details on Great Britain's Schools Minister David Miliband; Assessment of the teaching of history among pupils; Criticism against a deal that gives Scottish teachers better terms than their counterparts south of Scotland's border.

This article presents information about widespread news in the daily newspapers regarding the A-levels fiasco. It castigated Ministers for not taking the blame for a serious failure of policy that could be traced directly to the decision of the British government to press ahead with reforms against the advice of its officials. Politicians are backing away from their stand to help students wrongly graded in the A-levels fiasco to get into their chosen universities.

The article reports on the publication of a new White Paper on local government by the British government. Ruth Kelly, secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, commented on a proposal for a new settlement with local government and citizens. Under the proposal, each council will have options on how it operates, which include elected mayor, a leader elected by councilors or a directly elected executive of councilors.

Reports on the response of young people to the British government's Youth Green Paper consultation. Number of young people who responded to the consultation; Total budget allocated to support greater participation and involvement of young people; Statement issued by Beverley Hughes, minister of State for Children, Young People and Families.

Provides information on several newspapers which featured new Education Department secretary Ruth Kelly of Great Britain, as of December 2004. "Guardian"; "Daily Telegraph"; Independent"; "Daily Mail."

Looks at the spaces allotted by several British periodicals for education news stories as of July 23, 2004. Lack of publicity of the British government's policy on academic selection; Decision of "Independent" editors to publish a headline story on the support of ministers for the growth of academic selection; Comparison between the space and editorials allotted for stories on politics, crime and education in several newspapers.