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Academy schools explained by kids

Pupils from Newcroft Primary School in Shepshed, Leicestershire, explain what an academy school is.

In England one in eight primary schools and one third of secondary schools are currently academies.

The government plans to make all schools in England academies by the year 2020.

This clip is originally from 5 live breakfast on Tuesday 19 April 2016.

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