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Grants company loses its contract Liberata, the company behind severe delays in students' education maintenance allowances, has lost its contract to Capita. English schools 'must do better' Ofsted's annual report says too many poor children are further disadvantaged by "inadequate services" including schools. MSPs back free school meals plan Plans to give free school meals to Scots pupils in the first three years of primary school are likely to pass a crucial test. Many pupils fail to master maths More than 30,000 pupils finish primary school in England with the maths ability of a seven-year-old, a report says. Ban for rugby team over bus vomit A university rugby team is suspended from fixtures after a player vomited on a bus. Colleges might get jobs reward Colleges in England might be funded on the long-term jobs they help people into rather than qualifications achieved. Tories plan exam standards checks The Conservative Party is promising to peg exams in England to an international benchmark to ensure standards. Colleges call for Diploma changes Further education colleges say that Diplomas will need to be changed if the qualification is to reach a large number of students. Child protection plans revealed Every area of England is to be covered by a Children's Trust Board, the government announces. Pupils targeted in superbug fight Schools are being urged to teach pupils about infection control as experts step up the fight against superbugs. Tesco voucher help in EMA delays Delays with the education maintenance allowance force a college to help students with supermarket vouchers. Could do better How one school is shaking off its 'coasting' label Cash point What will the credit crunch mean for private schools? Latin lessons What do UK schools share with Venezuela? Fame hunger Are children obsessed with becoming famous? Italian anger Students protest but is education system failing Italy? E-mail us How to contact the BBC News website education team 'Handful' of bullying expulsions There were no permanent exclusions for bullying in two thirds of local authorities last year, say the Conservatives. 'Superficial' inspections warning Ofsted's short, sharp inspection regime presents only a "superficial snapshot" of schools, a report says.

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