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Contrary to popular belief, Lorem Ipsum is not simply random text. It has roots in a piece of classical Latin literature from 45 BC, making it over 2000 years old. Richard McClintock, a Latin professor at Hampden-Sydney College in Virginia, looked up one of the more obscure Latin words, consectetur, from a Lorem Ipsum passage,… Read more »

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Some schools still prioritise middle class parents
School admissions still excluding poorer pupils

Some schools are continuing to covertly exclude poorer pupils by flouting the government’s admissions codes, the schools minister has confirmed. Some breaches were so flagrant Jim Knight has now been moved to write to every local authority reminding them of their obligation to ensure schools are not operating covert admissions practices. Since a strengthened admissions… Read more »

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Conkers could make a return to the playground
New body to offer realistic assessment of risk

Gordon Brown today pushed for a more realistic approach to health and safety, as Labour counters claims it has presided over a swelling of the “nanny state”. The prime minister has tasked a new council, dubbed the “body for common sense” with improving the management of risks. The Risk and Regulation Advisory Council (RRAC) will… Read more »