Ban painful restraint techniques on children, say charities Pressure is mounting on the government to end the use of painful restraints to control children's behaviour in youth custody. Source
Legal bid in Birmingham grammar schools entrance row Some parents with children at King Edward VI schools say selection is to no longer be based on merit. Source
Councillors make case for extra school funds More than 1,000 councillors in England write to the education secretary calling for better funding for schools. Source