An ethos of excellence is the key to educational success

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The reasons for the popularity of religious schools in the UK are discussed. It is argued that these schools attract parents because they are seen as offering a higher standard of education, not because they present the views of a particular sect.

Church schools, Parochial schools

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Two heads who mark our schools

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Chris Woodhead, Her Majesty's Chief Inspector of Schools and head of the Office of Standards in Education (Ofsted), and Dr Nicholas Tate, head of the Schools Curriculum and Assessment Authority (SCAA), have taken on powerful roles in determining education policy in the UK. Their agencies are semi-autonomous, and this allows them to take a wider view of education policy and standards. Their power is also being boosted by moves towards greater transparency in education.

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Why am I so nervous now Labour has delivered on its promises?

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It is possible to raise some concerns about UK Chancellor Gordon Brown's decision to make a large amount of additional funding available for education and healthcare. This funding is clearly required, but there is no guarantee that it will be used wisely. There is no certainty that the government really knows how to use this money for the most urgent matters, such as reducing class sizes. It is important to keep re-evaluating what improved standards in education and healthcare really mean.

Public Finance Activities, National Government Finance, Administration of Public Health Programs, Admin. of public health programs, Public Health Service, United Kingdom, Finance, Social policy, Public finance, United Kingdom. National Health Service, Schools, British

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