UK - Every Pupil To Be Numbered And Kept On Government Database FOR LIFE

Last night, the Government denied the individual numbers would be linked to ID cards.

But a furious coalition of teachers, parents, opposition MPs and human rights campaigners united to condemn the "Big Brother" policy.

They pointed to the Government's abysmal track record on keeping data safe and warned the personal details of millions could be compromised.

The new database will be made up of Unique Learner Numbers (ULN) which work in the same way as the current Unique Pupil Number (UPN).

The crucial difference, however, is that the UPN is discarded when the individual leaves school. The new ULN will not be and will let Government agencies track them until they retire.

It will be compulsory for every 14-year-old to have one.

Margaret Morrisey, of the National Association of Parent Teacher Associations, said the plans would horrify parents.

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