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Allan Beavis: Gove admits Tory government could move towards full profit-making from state schools at the Leveson Inquiry

During questioning at the Leveson Inquiry today, Michael Gove gave the strongest indication yet that a Tory government would let schools be run for profit. It is unclear whether this has not yet been rolled out because public opinion is opposed to it, as shown by this Populus poll or whether Nick Clegg had inconveniently broken ranks and reassured ... read more and comment →

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Latest comment by tim bidie: "In every walk of life there are commercial organisations doing untold good, whilst making profits that are reinvested to improve service. Why should schools be any different?..."

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Sarah Dodds: Who wants to go to the Murdoch Academy…?

The schools crusade that links Michael Gove to Rupert Murdoch Very interesting The brave new world where Murdoch controls our media, our politicians and our schools. read more and comment →

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Latest comment by Janet Downs: "Funny cartoon by Martin Rowson commenting on the launch of the Sun on Sunday. Unfortunately, it's a bit small when viewed on the internet so I can't make out what's written on the loo paper. It's also difficult ......"

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