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Government to introduce academy trust inspections

Government to introduce academy trust inspections

Thursday, 08 January 2026

New academy trust inspections to boost transparency for parents and strengthen outcomes for children...

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Government modernises exam records with new app

Government modernises exam records with new app

Thursday, 08 January 2026

Every year 11 student in England to be able to see their GCSE exam results on a new app from summer 2026....

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Landmark junk food ad ban to protect kids' health

Landmark junk food ad ban to protect kids' health

Monday, 05 January 2026

Children will be protected from exposure to junk food ads under new regulations, in a bid to tackle childhood obesity....

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Families to have better access to childhood vaccinations

Families to have better access to childhood vaccinations

Thursday, 01 January 2026

A new £2 million pilot will see health visitors reach families facing barriers to vaccines, to ensure more children are protected....

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Reflecting on Progress and Advancing Prosperity in Northern Ireland

Reflecting on Progress and Advancing Prosperity in Northern Ireland

Wednesday, 31 December 2025

A New Year message from the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Hilary Benn MP ...

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Government pledges to reverse decline in foster carer numbers

Government pledges to reverse decline in foster carer numbers

Tuesday, 30 December 2025

New action in early 2026 to address urgent need for more foster carers and support retention of existing carers....

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Knife robberies fall and County Lines gangs dismantled

Knife robberies fall and County Lines gangs dismantled

Tuesday, 30 December 2025

Knife crime is falling and communities are safer thanks to a year of decisive action by the Home Office and the police....

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UK celebrates Scots in HM The King's New Year Honours List

UK celebrates Scots in HM The King's New Year Honours List

Tuesday, 30 December 2025

114 people from Scotland who have contributed to their community and country are celebrated in His Majesty The King’s New Year Honours today (Dec 30)....

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Lives to be saved by boosting access to drug overdose medication

Lives to be saved by boosting access to drug overdose medication

Monday, 29 December 2025

Government launches consultation to help combat rising drug deaths from opioids, as part of record £3.4 billion in investment in drug and alcohol serv...

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UK celebrates community champions in HM The King's New year Honours list

UK celebrates community champions in HM The King's New year Honours list

Monday, 29 December 2025

HM The King’s New Year Honours List 2026 recognises community champions who have made outstanding contributions to their communities across the UK....

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£78bn for councils in turning point settlement to cut deprivation

£78bn for councils in turning point settlement to cut deprivation

Wednesday, 17 December 2025

The funding injection is aimed at restoring pride, and councils will have more resources available to bring back libraries, youth services and communi...

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Record £9.5 billion early years investment

Record £9.5 billion early years investment

Monday, 15 December 2025

Record £9.5 billion early years investment next year to help families access affordable childcare and boost growth by supporting parents back into wor...

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Major expansion of colleges to train next generation of workers

Major expansion of colleges to train next generation of workers

Monday, 15 December 2025

Local colleges set to receive £570 million to expand training facilities and places to train the next generation of skilled workers...

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Mapping opportunity: new Connectivity Tool launches to place sustainable transport at the heart of jobs, schools and vital services

Mapping opportunity: new Connectivity Tool launches to place sustainable transport at the heart of jobs, schools and vital services

Thursday, 11 December 2025

The tool scores places in England and Wales on how well connected they are to health services, education, shopping, leisure and workplaces....

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Support for children with SEND who are not in school is inconsistent, inspectorates warn

Support for children with SEND who are not in school is inconsistent, inspectorates warn

Thursday, 11 December 2025

A report by Ofsted and the Care Quality Commission (CQC) finds that support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) who...

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£3bn investment to end postcode lottery for children with SEND

£3bn investment to end postcode lottery for children with SEND

Thursday, 11 December 2025

Around 50,000 specialist places to be created nationwide – making sure more children with SEND can thrive alongside their friends at their local schoo...

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New national Child Protection Authority announced

New national Child Protection Authority announced

Thursday, 11 December 2025

Plans for a new Child Protection Authority unveiled as part of government strategy to protect children from predators and abuse....

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Government crackdown on rogue university franchises

Government crackdown on rogue university franchises

Tuesday, 09 December 2025

Education Secretary announces reforms to tighten rules on fraud in the student finance system that cost taxpayers £2m in 2022/23. ...

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Access to early SEND support through Best Start Family Hubs

Access to early SEND support through Best Start Family Hubs

Thursday, 04 December 2025

Best Start Family Hubs to act as one-stop-shop for parents with SEND professional and services to support speech and language development confirmed....

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Schools to save millions as Government launches agency profit cap

Schools to save millions as Government launches agency profit cap

Thursday, 04 December 2025

New programme launched to help schools tackle avoidable costs and agency staff mark-ups, so every penny is invested in young people....

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More people training to teach

More people training to teach

Thursday, 04 December 2025

Trainee teacher numbers reach highest point since pandemic as government progresses towards its pledge to recruit and retain 6,500 additional teachers...

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Ofsted annual report warns against ‘profiteering’ in children’s homes sector

Ofsted annual report warns against ‘profiteering’ in children’s homes sector

Tuesday, 02 December 2025

Annual report sees great work being done by education and care professionals but there are concerns about the rapid growth in children’s homes, and ou...

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Government launches national conversation on SEND

Government launches national conversation on SEND

Tuesday, 02 December 2025

Government acts on commitment to put parents’ experiences at the heart of SEND reform through new public engagement campaign. ...

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Ofsted confirms removal of headline judgement for inspections of local authorities’ children’s services

Ofsted confirms removal of headline judgement for inspections of local authorities’ children’s services

Thursday, 27 November 2025

Ofsted has today announced plans to reform inspections of local authorities’ children’s services across 2026 and 2027....

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Student Loans Interest and Repayment Threshold Announcement for Plan 2 and Plan 3 loans

Student Loans Interest and Repayment Threshold Announcement for Plan 2 and Plan 3 loans

Wednesday, 26 November 2025

The Department for Education today (26 November 2025) confirmed annual updates to repayment thresholds for Plan 2 and Plan 3 Income Contingent Student...

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Ofsted to pause national professional qualification (NPQ) inspections

Ofsted to pause national professional qualification (NPQ) inspections

Wednesday, 26 November 2025

The Secretary of State for Education has requested that we pause our routine inspections of national professional qualifications for the remainder of ...

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More free breakfast clubs to tackle cost of living head on

More free breakfast clubs to tackle cost of living head on

Wednesday, 19 November 2025

Parents set to save up to £450 per year as free breakfast club rollout targets areas where families are struggling most with the cost of living....

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Children in care protected from falling into justice system

Children in care protected from falling into justice system

Tuesday, 18 November 2025

Government announces review to strengthen 'National Protocol' guidelines for children in care and care leavers...

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Inspiring the next generation: Nuclear Waste Services and Sellafield Ltd at Cumbria careers fair

Inspiring the next generation: Nuclear Waste Services and Sellafield Ltd at Cumbria careers fair

Monday, 17 November 2025

Nuclear Waste Services and Sellafield Ltd joined UlverSTEM last week to inspire young people in Cumbria to explore opportunities in STEM education and...

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New law to tackle AI child abuse images at source as reports more than double

New law to tackle AI child abuse images at source as reports more than double

Wednesday, 12 November 2025

New legislation sees?government work with AI industry and child protection organisations to ensure AI models cannot be misused to create synthetic chi...

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