The latest stories from the Education & Family section of the BBC News web site.
Variations in care cases revealed
How much the numbers of applications to take children into care vary from region to region in England is revealed for the first time.
School buildings plans announced
Fewer than half of the schools in England which applied for money for rebuilding work have been successful.
More young people without work
Latest figures show an increase in the number of young people not in work, education or training.
Shake-up in child TV star rules
Reality TV shows featuring child stars are made to apply for licences under the biggest overhaul of performance rules for 40 years.
Academies put in special measures
Two Essex academy schools are placed into special measures, as they are failing to give "an acceptable standard of education".
