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Families across England to receive better support to adopt

Families across England to receive better support to adopt

Sunday, 25 July 2021

Government’s National Adoption Strategy to improve experience for children and families in the adoption system...

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The importance of a knowledge rich curriculum

The importance of a knowledge rich curriculum

Wednesday, 21 July 2021

Nick Gibb addresses a Social Market Foundation panel event on raising school standards ...

Second round of Prime Minister’s school rebuilding programme launched

Second round of Prime Minister’s school rebuilding programme launched

Sunday, 18 July 2021

50 new schools will be able to build new and improved facilities as part of major government programme ...

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Skills training boosted across the country

Skills training boosted across the country

Thursday, 15 July 2021

Free skills courses expanded for adults across the country to upskill or retrain for better paid jobs...

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Better mental health and wellbeing support for young people

Better mental health and wellbeing support for young people

Wednesday, 14 July 2021

Experts agree long term commitment to prioritising mental health and wellbeing support in education within recovery plans...

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British and Irish young people guaranteed continued access to education institutions

British and Irish young people guaranteed continued access to education institutions

Wednesday, 14 July 2021

Understanding between UK and Irish Governments pledges to maintain reciprocal rights to each other’s education systems...

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Clearer choice of high quality post 16 qualifications

Clearer choice of high quality post 16 qualifications

Tuesday, 13 July 2021

Government reforms will make it easier for young people and adults to identify the course that is right for them after GCSEs. ...

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North East talent recognised for education contributions

North East talent recognised for education contributions

Monday, 12 July 2021

National recognition for individuals' contributions to communities across the North East during Lord Glenamara prizegiving...

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Proposals set out for exams and assessments in 2022

Proposals set out for exams and assessments in 2022

Monday, 12 July 2021

Exams expected to take place next year as Government and Ofqual launch consultations on arrangements to mitigate disruption to education....

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Thousands more children to benefit from free breakfast clubs

Thousands more children to benefit from free breakfast clubs

Friday, 09 July 2021

National School Breakfast Programme to support children in disadvantaged areas over next two years ...

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£10 million scheme to help pupils boost core skills

£10 million scheme to help pupils boost core skills

Friday, 09 July 2021

Programmes targeted at pupils starting primary and secondary school, who will take part in focused English and maths catch-up sessions...

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Higher GCSE grades linked to lifetime earnings boost

Higher GCSE grades linked to lifetime earnings boost

Thursday, 08 July 2021

New research shows the link between GCSE attainment and earnings over a person's lifetime. ...

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New recovery fund to tackle harms facing vulnerable children

New recovery fund to tackle harms facing vulnerable children

Thursday, 08 July 2021

£24 million regional fund for children's social care, including funding to support unaccompanied minors ...

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Children and Families Minister speech at ADCS annual conference

Children and Families Minister speech at ADCS annual conference

Thursday, 08 July 2021

Vicky Ford addresses the Association of Directors of Children's Services (ADCS) annual conference...

School funding to be made fairer and clearer

School funding to be made fairer and clearer

Thursday, 08 July 2021

School funding will be made simpler, fairer and more transparent as the Government levels up education across the country....

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Covid restrictions in education settings to end at Step 4

Covid restrictions in education settings to end at Step 4

Tuesday, 06 July 2021

Further Covid restrictions in schools, such as class and year group bubbles, will be lifted but protective measures will remain in place next term. ...

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Proposals to drive up training standards for teachers

Proposals to drive up training standards for teachers

Monday, 05 July 2021

The Government has launched a consultation setting out proposed changes to improve training to develop world class teachers. ...

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Education Secretary launches call for evidence on behaviour in schools

Education Secretary launches call for evidence on behaviour in schools

Monday, 28 June 2021

The Government is asking teachers and school leaders for views on managing good behaviour, including on the use of mobile phones in the school day....

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Education Secretary at HEPI conference: learning from the crisis

Education Secretary at HEPI conference: learning from the crisis

Thursday, 24 June 2021

Gavin Williamson spoke to the HEPI conference on the importance of learning from the pandemic, and higher education reform....

£483 million investment to boost and improve school buildings

£483 million investment to boost and improve school buildings

Tuesday, 22 June 2021

Thousands of children to benefit from improved facilities, as the Government builds back better from the pandemic....

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Education Secretary outlines priorities on improving pupil outcomes

Education Secretary outlines priorities on improving pupil outcomes

Tuesday, 22 June 2021

Speaking at the Festival of Education 2021, Gavin Williamson set out his commitment to levelling up opportunities across the country for young people....

Baroness Berridge speech to the Sixth Form Colleges Association

Baroness Berridge speech to the Sixth Form Colleges Association

Tuesday, 22 June 2021

Minister for the School System addresses Sixth Form Colleges Association Annual Conference on the vision for all sixth forms to be part of a multi-aca...

Education Secretary selects preferred candidate for new Ofqual Chief Regulator

Education Secretary selects preferred candidate for new Ofqual Chief Regulator

Friday, 18 June 2021

Gavin Williamson has put forward Dr Jo Saxton as his preferred candidate for the role at Ofqual following a recruitment and assessment process. ...

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More support for further education teachers to develop

More support for further education teachers to develop

Thursday, 17 June 2021

New £9.5 million FE Professional Development Grants available...

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Pupils to benefit from better quality PE and sport next year

Pupils to benefit from better quality PE and sport next year

Thursday, 17 June 2021

£320 million PE and Sport Premium will help schools prioritise physical activity with education, as schools build back better from the pandemic...

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£16 million to support young people with a social worker

£16 million to support young people with a social worker

Wednesday, 16 June 2021

Funding boost to help level up opportunities for children and young people in social care...

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Find out more about the Holiday Activities and Food programme

Find out more about the Holiday Activities and Food programme

Wednesday, 16 June 2021

A newly launched film featuring Marcus Rashford MBE calls on parents to sign up their children to the Government's Holiday Activity and Food Programm...

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Education Secretary set improving pupil outcomes as top priority

Education Secretary set improving pupil outcomes as top priority

Wednesday, 16 June 2021

Gavin Williamson spoke at the Festival of Education outlining the importance of good behaviour management in schools and strong multi-academy trusts. ...

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Universities Minister at Going Global Conference

Universities Minister at Going Global Conference

Tuesday, 15 June 2021

Universities Minister spoke to the British Council's Going Global Conference about higher education and the Government's international education strat...

£3.4 million to expand The Duke of Edinburgh's Award in schools

£3.4 million to expand The Duke of Edinburgh's Award in schools

Saturday, 12 June 2021

Department for Education investment will support pupils in deprived schools in England to take part in volunteering and extra-curricular learning...

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