Schools ‘take Islamic focus too far’
Craig TaylorA leaked draft report on a Birmingham academy trust says it runs schools that have “taken the Islamic focus too far”. BBC News – UK
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School inspections ‘need overhaul’
The schools inspection system is “not fit for purpose” and greater local scrutiny is needed for free schools and academies, the shadow education secretary says. BBC News – UK
Leaders gather for D-Day anniversary
World leaders are gathering in northern France for a day of events marking the 70th anniversary of the Allied invasion of Normandy during World War Two. BBC News – UK
Cameron hails ‘busy’ final year plan
David Cameron says the coalition’s plans for the last year before the election – including pension and fracking changes – show it has not run out of steam. BBC News – UK
EU urges UK to overhaul council tax
The European Commission says the UK should raise taxes on higher value properties, build more homes and adjust the Help to Buy scheme to help boost growth. BBC News – UK
Savile abuse reports ‘reach 500’
There have been at least 500 reports of abuse by Jimmy Savile, NSPCC research for Panorama finds. BBC News – UK