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Ball’s interference to blame for Sats fiasco

By Ian Dunt Ed Ball’s interference during the Sats fiasco contributed to the collapse of the system, according to a committee of MPs. Micro-management of the system by the Department for Children, Schools and Families (DCSF) prevented the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority (QCA) from reforming the tests, MPs said. American firm ETS, which had its… Read more »

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Respect MP George Galloway revealed today that he was abused by a school caretaker at the age of 11.
Galloway was victim of child abuse

Respect MP George Galloway revealed today that he was abused by a school caretaker at the age of 11. Mr Galloway disclosed the information in his regular column for the Daily Record, which he used to lend support to the government’s vetting system for people who work with children. Mr Galloway said if the rules… Read more »