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More support to keep pupils in the classroom

More support to keep pupils in the classroom

Sunday, 02 January 2022

Face-to-face education prioritised as it is important for pupils’ education and wellbeing...

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More than half a million children benefitted from healthy food and activities during summer

More than half a million children benefitted from healthy food and activities during summer

Wednesday, 22 December 2021

Over 600,000 children attended free, government-funded Holiday Activities and Food clubs this summer, including over 495,000 eligible for free school ...

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Education Secretary calls for ex teachers to return to classrooms

Education Secretary calls for ex teachers to return to classrooms

Monday, 20 December 2021

Omicron expected to cause increased staff absence levels in the spring term, with former teachers needed to expand supply staff across country....

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Government action following murder of Arthur Labinjo Hughes

Government action following murder of Arthur Labinjo Hughes

Friday, 17 December 2021

The government has launched a national review and local inspection following the murder of Arthur Labinjo-Hughes....

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Support for vulnerable young people in serious violence hotspots

Support for vulnerable young people in serious violence hotspots

Friday, 17 December 2021

Young people who are most at risk of serious violence or gang exploitation will receive targeted support to keep them engaged in education and attendi...

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Skills boost to support more people into jobs

Skills boost to support more people into jobs

Friday, 17 December 2021

Nine new Institutes of Technology and a multi-million-pound investment in skills and technical training to level up opportunities for everyone ...

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School funding boosted by £4bn to level up education for young people

School funding boosted by £4bn to level up education for young people

Thursday, 16 December 2021

Every pupil across England will see an increase in funding, as school budgets are set to get an additional £4bn next year. ...

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Transformational investment in children’s social care placements

Transformational investment in children’s social care placements

Wednesday, 15 December 2021

More places in children’s homes for vulnerable young people along with mandatory national standards and new Ofsted accountability to end unregulated a...

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Catch up learning accelerates with £10m for maths and literacy

Catch up learning accelerates with £10m for maths and literacy

Wednesday, 15 December 2021

A series of programmes to help disadvantaged pupils boost their maths and literacy skills will be delivered from January...

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Training and more testing to help people become HGV drivers

Training and more testing to help people become HGV drivers

Friday, 10 December 2021

First intensive short courses in HGV driving get under way to help tackle skills shortages and support up to 11,000 people launching new careers in th...

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Education Secretary launches new attendance alliance

Education Secretary launches new attendance alliance

Thursday, 09 December 2021

Leading experts come together to supercharge efforts to improve school attendance...

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Permanent Ofqual Chair appointed

Permanent Ofqual Chair appointed

Thursday, 09 December 2021

The Education Secretary has appointed a permanent Chair of Ofqual to take up the role for three years. ...

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Children's Minister speaks to the National Network of Parent Carer Forums

Children's Minister speaks to the National Network of Parent Carer Forums

Wednesday, 01 December 2021

Will Quince gives keynote address to parents and carers of children with special educational needs and disabilities...

Plans to develop world class teachers through high quality training and support

Plans to develop world class teachers through high quality training and support

Wednesday, 01 December 2021

The government has confirmed reforms for initial teacher training to ensure all children and young people receive an excellent education. ...

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Free period product scheme for schools and colleges extended

Free period product scheme for schools and colleges extended

Friday, 26 November 2021

Free period products will continue to be available for schools to distribute to their pupils in England...

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New measures to reduce pupil absence

New measures to reduce pupil absence

Friday, 26 November 2021

Government attendance advisors to start work helping local areas and school trusts put new plans in place to increase attendance...

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Children and Families Minister speech at NCASC conference

Children and Families Minister speech at NCASC conference

Wednesday, 24 November 2021

Will Quince addresses the National Children and Adult Services (NCASC) conference ...

Higher and Further Education Minister speech at Times Higher Education event

Higher and Further Education Minister speech at Times Higher Education event

Wednesday, 24 November 2021

Minister for Higher and Further Education, Michelle Donelan, today delivered a speech at a Times Higher Education Campus Live event, outlining plans t...

New levelling up plans to improve student outcomes

New levelling up plans to improve student outcomes

Wednesday, 24 November 2021

Universities to drive up standards in local schools and colleges through activities such as tutoring....

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New rules to drive down cost of school uniform for families

New rules to drive down cost of school uniform for families

Friday, 19 November 2021

Schools will need to follow statutory guidance which requires them to make sure uniform is affordable for all....

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Nadhim Zahawi addresses Association of Colleges conference

Nadhim Zahawi addresses Association of Colleges conference

Wednesday, 17 November 2021

Education Secretary sets out how colleges are playing a central role in transforming skills and the way people progress into the workplace....

More support for schools to tackle bullying

More support for schools to tackle bullying

Tuesday, 16 November 2021

Schools across England to benefit from further specialist training to help pupils combat bullying ...

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Contingency plans confirmed for GCSEs, AS and A levels

Contingency plans confirmed for GCSEs, AS and A levels

Thursday, 11 November 2021

The government and Ofqual have confirmed contingency plans in the event that exams planned next summer are unable to take place. ...

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New teaching facilities as more people enter post 16 education

New teaching facilities as more people enter post 16 education

Tuesday, 09 November 2021

£83 million investment to create extra space so schools and colleges can continue to offer places to all young people. ...

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Education Secretary puts climate change at the heart of education

Education Secretary puts climate change at the heart of education

Friday, 05 November 2021

Young people will be empowered to take action on the environment as part of new measures designed to put climate change at the heart of education. ...

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Children's Minister address to National Centre for Family Hubs

Children's Minister address to National Centre for Family Hubs

Tuesday, 02 November 2021

Minister Will Quince speaks to family hubs conference to launch £12 million Transformation Fund...

All schools and colleges to receive extra funding for catch up

All schools and colleges to receive extra funding for catch up

Wednesday, 27 October 2021

Every pupil in every school to benefit from significant new investment in education to help young people catch up on lost learning ...

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Care leavers and disadvantaged pupils to benefit from £126 million investment in new laptops and tablets

Care leavers and disadvantaged pupils to benefit from £126 million investment in new laptops and tablets

Thursday, 21 October 2021

Care leavers, children with a social worker and children arriving from Afghanistan will receive devices to enable them to access education and support...

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Thousands more adults set to benefit from new technical skills

Thousands more adults set to benefit from new technical skills

Tuesday, 12 October 2021

Thousands of working adults will be offered free courses to rapidly upskill in STEM sectors including engineering, digital and construction...

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Over £300 million to attract and develop world class teachers and leaders

Over £300 million to attract and develop world class teachers and leaders

Monday, 11 October 2021

New trainee teachers can get bursaries of up to £24,000 and existing teachers in all state schools can access free courses to develop their skills. ...

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