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Testing times for tests
bloggers4labour.org May 10, 2008
A lot of nonsense is talked about schools tests. And if today's Guardian is to be believed, we are in for a lot more over the coming week. Before we get carried away with it all, let's remember a few facts.First, the only compulsory national tests are those taken at 11 and 14 in English, Maths...
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