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£20m to provide more early help for vulnerable families

£20m to provide more early help for vulnerable families

Thursday, 19 August 2021

Multi-million pound investment to create more Family Hubs across the country, building on a manifesto commitment...

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Pupils celebrate GCSE results

Pupils celebrate GCSE results

Thursday, 12 August 2021

Over half a millions pupils have received GCSE results, with around 80% passing English and Maths. ...

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Education Secretary congratulates GCSE students on results day

Education Secretary congratulates GCSE students on results day

Wednesday, 11 August 2021

As hundreds of thousands of students collect their GCSE and vocational and technical qualification results, the Education Secretary promotes the optio...

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Record numbers of students take up university places

Record numbers of students take up university places

Tuesday, 10 August 2021

More than 695,000 A levels and 340,000 vocational and technical qualifications awarded....

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Education Secretary congratulates students on A level results day

Education Secretary congratulates students on A level results day

Monday, 09 August 2021

Students collecting their AS, A level and vocational and technical qualifications results are celebrated for their achievements....

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Panel of experts to shape future of music education

Panel of experts to shape future of music education

Friday, 06 August 2021

A new National Plan for Music Education will be published next year....

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Extra places on medical and dentistry courses for 2021

Extra places on medical and dentistry courses for 2021

Thursday, 05 August 2021

Cap adjusted to allow over 9,000 places on medical and dentistry courses for 2021 student intake to support NHS workforce of the future....

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Education and Skills Funding Agency review to ensure continued effectiveness

Education and Skills Funding Agency review to ensure continued effectiveness

Thursday, 05 August 2021

The Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) is to be reviewed as part of a wider programme across Government to ensure it remains effective into th...

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40,000 students to study across the globe as part of new Turing Scheme

40,000 students to study across the globe as part of new Turing Scheme

Tuesday, 03 August 2021

Government announces 40,000 students and pupils are set to study and work abroad under new student exchange programme, spanning 150 countries....

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Cash boost to create new flexible approach to apprenticeships

Cash boost to create new flexible approach to apprenticeships

Monday, 02 August 2021

£7 million fund launched to support more flexible apprenticeships opportunities....

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Thousands more students to learn ancient and modern languages

Thousands more students to learn ancient and modern languages

Friday, 30 July 2021

£4 million new scheme to give opportunity for all to study Latin ...

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Majority of schools sign up to boost education over the summer

Majority of schools sign up to boost education over the summer

Wednesday, 28 July 2021

Nearly three quarters of eligible mainstream secondary schools across England to host a summer school...

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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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