VIDEO: Single-sex schools better for girls?

Parents seem to want boys in co-educational schools but reckon girls do better in single-sex establishments.

Mums launch student swap scheme

The parents looking to exchange their student child for yours

Universities warned over access

The incoming fair access watchdog says universities will be fined for failing to recruit more students from poorer backgrounds.

University places go to colleges

Further education colleges are going to offer thousands more degree places, previously provided by universities.

Most new apprentices are over 25

More than two-thirds of the apprenticeships created in England in the past five years have gone to the over 25s, a report from spending watchdog shows.

Vocational exams cut from tables

Ministers cut the GCSE-equivalent value of 3,100 vocational qualifications, such as hair services and horse care, ending their recognition in school league tables.

Child protection scrutiny boosted

From May all inspections of child protection services will be unannounced and last two weeks.

University applications down 9%

University applications have fallen more sharply in England than in Scotland, as admissions service figures reveal the impact of higher tuition fees.

Tuition fees commission set up

An independent commission has been set up to examine the impact of increased tuition fees in England.

Lords reject child support plans

The coalition suffers its biggest defeat in the Lords since being elected over plans to charge single parents to use the Child Support Agency.