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Tories' alarm at rising pupil numbers
Larger schools ‘sign of success not poor discipline’

It is “too simplistic” for the Conservatives to implicate larger schools with discipline problems, the government has said. The Conservatives have attacked the government over the dramatic rise in the number of pupils taught in very large schools, arguing the evidence points to the benefits of smaller institutions. However, the government claims increased pupil numbers… Read more »

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Cameron criticises 'hysterical' reaction
Cameron hits back at ‘naive’ opponents

David Cameron has been forced to rebuke his backbench MPs, as the Conservative party threatens to fracture over the issue of grammar schools and the party’s commitment to academic selection. This could be the first real test of Mr Cameron’s ability to carry his traditional supporters behind his vision of a new Conservative party. Mr… Read more »