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Eton: a common perception
David Cameron has endured sniping because of his privileged education at Eton College, but the school offers a handful of scholarships to bright state school pupils. What is it like to be one of them?
May 13, 2010

Gap student dies on college trip
Tributes are paid to a gap year student from Australia who died on a school trip to Snowdonia.
Apr 28, 2010

Minister unveils education budget
The education minister admits her budget allocations for the coming year have involved "difficult decisions".
Apr 21, 2010

Iris stand-in ordered from debate
A DUP MLA is banished from Stormont's debating chamber after accusing Caitriona Ruane of misleading the assembly.
Mar 16, 2010

What the papers say
A look at what's making the headline in Tueasday's morning newspapers.
Mar 16, 2010

What the papers say
A look at what's making the headline in Thursday's morning newspapers.
Mar 4, 2010

Foot death ends political dynasty
Michael Foot's death marks the end of a political dynasty in the West Country, where he turned his back on his family's Liberal tradition.
Mar 3, 2010

Recession 'hits private school'
A small prep school says it is the latest independent institution to be hit by the recession.
Feb 12, 2010

Body releases transfer exam marks
The overall results of one of the two post-primary transfer tests have been released.
Feb 11, 2010

Prep schools set to lose funding
Preparatory schools are expected to lose their government funding and may in future have to rely totally on fees paid by parents, the BBC learns.
Dec 15, 2009

School leaders criticise vetting
Seven school leaders' organisations say the new child safety scheme is too complex and will deter volunteer helpers.
Dec 11, 2009

Public school expands to Malaysia
One of the country's top public schools is to open a boarding school in a new city being constructed in Malaysia.
Oct 30, 2009

Boy dies after game of football
A 12-year-old boy dies in hospital after collapsing while playing football at a Lancashire prep school.
Oct 17, 2009

In Profile: X Factor finalists
The 12 finalists for this year's series of X Factor.
Oct 5, 2009

Schoolchild contracts swine flu
It has been confirmed that a pupil at a school in County Antrim is suffering from the virus.
Sep 14, 2009

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