Dramatic changes to the way our schools are run
We are in the middle of a dramatic transformation in the way Britain's schools are run. The Government wants schools to become academies.
First new school in Birmingham for 15 years opens
The newest school in Birmingham City Centre for 15 years has opened today. Year 7s and sixth formers are the first students to study there.
Run-down Midlands schools to receive cash boost
The Government has announced that 52 schools in the Midlands are to receive money to rebuild dilapidated buildings.
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Gove describes what the Free Schools can do
Michael Gove MP describes how Perry Beeches II has the "best head teacher in Birmingham" providing education to "lucky Birmingham children."
Michael Gove at Birmingham's newest school for 15 years
The Education Secretary Michael Gove has visited a new city centre school in Birmingham, which has been set up as a "free school" .
Perry Beeches II has been set up in an office block which is the former headquarters of Severn Trent.
The Free School concept means that it is free from local authority control, giving it more freedom to set its own agenda and involve parents in the running of the school.
It is one of more than 50 free schools opening across the country this month.
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First new school in Birmingham for 15 years opens
The newest school in Birmingham City Centre for 15 years has opened today. Year 7s and sixth formers are the first students to study there.
Read the full storyRun-down Midlands schools to receive cash boost
by Peter Bearne, Education Correspondent
The Government has announced that 52 schools in the Midlands are to receive money to rebuild dilapidated buildings.
Read the full story