The Government is working to support the expansion of British independent schools overseas, delegates were told at the Westminster Education Forum earlier this month. By Will Nott, Pie News. The article quotes Colin Bell, chief executive of the Council of British International Schools.

Gareth Doodes, head of Dover College, reflects on Labour's plans for independent schools. He argues "there is more to lose, both for the fabric of society and financially, should a stereotype eclipse the reality of our sector". IE Today.

The Guardian reports on findings that £300 billion of suspect funds have been funnelled through the UK. The article says £300,000 was spent on "educational consultants", and almost £3 million funnelled to independent schools. By Rupert Neate.

Two primary schools in Plymouth are testing the use of robots to replace teaching assistants for eight to 10-year-olds, in an effort to ease staff shortages. The Telegraph.

The Telegraph offers an insight into Class Action, a half-term "super-tutoring" club designed to help children get into an independent or grammar school. By Luke Mintz.

New research suggests obesity is linked to poorer thinking skills in primary school children, after a study found those who were obese or overweight did worse in problem-solving and memory tests. By Victoria Allen, Daily Mail.

Save Our Schools, a parent-led campaign group, is set to display banners highlighting the extent of funding cuts outside schools across the country today. By Eleanor Busby, The Independent.

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