The Government has announced a further 38 new free schools have been approved to open. The majority are expected to open their doors in September 2015, with half due to be set up in the most deprived communities in England.
The general secretary of the Association of Teachers and Lecturers Dr Mary Bousted has claimed the DfE has "overspent its free schools budget by £1bn".
A Department for Eduation spokesman said: "We have made an additional £5 billion of funding available in this Parliament alone to councils to create new school places - double the amount spent by the previous government over the same period. This is in addition to the budget for free schools."
Frequent snowfall expected across much of the north this evening and strong northeasterly winds will make it feel noticeably cooler.
Tesco recalls own-brand squash after customers complain of "disgusting taste" and parents worry it may have caused children's stomach upset.
Bradford City co-chairman Mark Lawn has blasted TV broadcasters over their FA Cup fifth round match choices