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 Ofsted's chief inspector for England has said the government's flagship specialist school scheme has not improved teaching standards.
Christine Gilbert said extra resources given to such schools were "no guarantee" of higher standards.
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 The Queen`s Speech has outlined new legislation which will require all childen in England and Wales to participate in education or training until 17 by 2013 and 18 by 2015.
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05 November 2007
Children, Schools and Families Secretary Ed Balls today set out the building blocks that will underpin Government plans to raise the education participation age to 17 by 2013 and 18 by 2015.
In an address to the Fabian Society, Ed Balls also gave details of a new strategy to drive down the numbers of young people who are not in education, employment or training (NEET).
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The following online seminars will be taking place during the New Heads Conference on Thursday 15 November. Details about how to enrol can be found below.
 Appropriate and inappropriate ambition
Thursday 15 November, 1pm
 Greg Dyke on leadership
Thursday 15 November, 4pm
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