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The article reports that backbenchers, ex-ministers and Estelle Morris, a former education secretary in Great Britain are opposing the government's white paper on education. They claim that the legislation for setting up independent trust schools would not be in favor of disadvantaged pupils. The ministers suggest that local authorities be given the power to stop schools expanding. According to the British Humanist Association trust schools would lead to segregation and sectarianism in education.

Discusses the merits of the 14-19 White Paper on vocational education in Great Britain. Meeting the need for a coherent vocational progression route through level 3 and beyond; Similarity to the proposal to have a limited number of national vocational programs at the advanced level as the centerpiece; Earning of esteem by offering stimulating programs that lead to good jobs and the possibility of higher education.

Criticizes the ideas proposed by the government think tank, Dept. of Education and Skills for education policies in Great Britain. Indications of the complete contempt for teachers by the department by in its policies that give more power to school principals; Flaws of ideas for school administration highlighted in the department's "blue skies" paper.

Comments on political developments affecting education in Great Britain as of September 22, 2000. Increasing animosity against the British government; Public participation in blockades; Comments made by Prime Minister Tony Blair about comprehensive schools; Disagreement of ministers in writing a Green Paper on education funding; Reactions from headteachers and local education authorities on school budget issues.

Reports on the response of education officials in Hertfordshire, England to the British government's two White Papers that set national targets for education and training to improve competitiveness. Evaluation of performance of local schools; County council projections showing how students were likely to perform at A-level.

Presents a questionnaire which makes fun of the British government's education policy for 1993. Rule on opting out under the 1993 Education Act; Title of the government's White Paper; Objectives of the Dearing Committee; Rules on sex education; Truancy figures for 1994; Policy on training; Meaning of OFSTED; Role of the lay inspector; Health hazards facing head teachers; More.