Cameron Wyllie, a former independent school principal, outlines the reasons why he believes independent schools can 'win the argument' against abolition. He argues "private education, in its rich and varied forms, offers something intrinsically different to state education". The Scotsman.

ITV News reports the lack of regulation and background checks for private tutors has prompted calls for a change in the law. By Lauren Hall.

The Local Government Association has warned a careers advice scheme proposed by the Government 'will fail to reach thousands of young people', as only 1,300 schools and colleges are involved in the programme. By Eleanor Busby, The Independent.

According to a new report, eight out of 10 teachers believe workload is creating "high levels of stress in schools", up from six out of 10 last year. By Dave Speck, Tes.

A new report from Bristol University has concluded that details about pupils' backgrounds should be considered when compiling data for secondary school league tables in England. The study claims the national league table position of a fifth of schools would change by more than 500 places if such factors were taken into account. By Katherine Sellgren, BBC News.

Instagram has pledged to remove images, drawings and cartoons which are seen to be "promoting" self-harm, following the death of 14-year-old Molly Russell. By Angus Crawford, BBC News.

BBC News also reports on findings from a study which show 76 per cent of girls aged 10 to 15 were admitted to hospital after self-harming, compared to 49 per cent of boys.

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