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Public Schoolboy Died After Inhaling Laughing Gas, Devastated Sister Reveals

PA | Posted 05.10.2012 | UK Universities & Education
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A public schoolboy died after inhaling laughing gas with his friends, his devastated sister has revealed. Promising art student Joseph Benett, 17, ...

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What Makes a Snob?

Hugh Salmon | Posted 26.11.2012 | UK Politics
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Hugh Salmon

When faced with pressure or adversity, such as not being allowed to leave Downing Street through the important gate, the people of independent means - spoilt brats you might call them - are more prone to hissy fits like Mitchell.

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Make the Most of it, Kids

Dale Bilson | Posted 29.10.2012 | UK Universities & Education
Read More: University, Experience, Work, Careers, Work-Life Balance, UK Schools, UK Lifestyle, Public School, UK Universities & Education News
Dale Bilson

Learning your AS Level Organic Chemistry is tough, I admit, and yes, those shoes are pretty hideous, but that's nothing compared to what's waiting for you.

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Should The State Pay For Poor Pupils To Go Private?

PA/Huffington Post | Posted 16.01.2012 | UK Universities & Education
Read More: Social Mobility, UK Students, The Sutton Trust, Schools, Private School, The Taxpayer, School Fees, Sir Peter Lampl, The Times, Public School, UK Universities & Education News

Taxpayers should fund bright children from poor backgrounds to attend private school, an education charity has declared. Sir Peter Lampl, chairman ...

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'People Like Us': Private Schools Could Cause Social Divisions

Huffington Post UK | Lucy Sherriff | Posted 06.02.2012 | UK Universities & Education
Read More: Education, UK News, State School, Social Apartheid, Private Schools, Natcen, Public School, UK Education, Big Society, News, UK Universities & Education News

Private schooling can create a "people like us" attitude that may lead to a social segregation, according to research conducted by Geoffrey Evans and ...

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