Mr Russell said schools would be able to work out how they might perform compared to "the ideal school in their circumstances".

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With cars, for example, the old ideal of buying a ride after high school to squire friends and dates is eroding.

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Although global economic conditions are likely to remain tough into next year, Eric Schmidt, the chairman and CEO of web giant Google, told business school students, this is the ideal time for innovators and creators to get busy with new ideas.

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Until the world reaches that ideal state, we must continue to strive for improved communication between home and school.

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The school's business and enterprise teacher Tim Williams said the cows were in an ideal place to give companies maximum exposure as Gelli Aur Country Park is popular with hundreds of visitors.

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