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9 February 2012 Last updated at 09:01 ET

'Outstanding' schools face reviewSir Michael visiting a school in Honour Oak, south east London

Radical improvements to England's education system are needed, says the head of Ofsted, as he announces that a quarter of all schools in England rated outstanding will be re-examined.


Care referrals reach record high

The number of children referred into care in England hits a record high, after rising steadily in the years since the Baby P case.

Les EbdonCable stands by fair access chief

Business Secretary Vince Cable is in a political stand off after his nomination for the university access chief was turned down by MPs.

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