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School | You can hear a pin drop : The rise of super strict schools in England nyt telegraphindia.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from telegraphindia.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
In a growing number of schools, days are marked by strict routines and detentions for minor infractions, such as forgetting a pencil case or having an untidy uniform. Corridors are silent, as students are forbidden to speak with their peers.