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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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More high quality degree alternatives to boost adult skills and job prospects

More high quality degree alternatives to boost adult skills and job prospects

Thursday, 10 June 2021

Multi-million-pound investment to allow more people to gain higher level technical skills....

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More support for schools and colleges to tackle sexual abuse

More support for schools and colleges to tackle sexual abuse

Thursday, 10 June 2021

Schools to be encouraged to dedicate staff training to handling sexual abuse and harassment ...

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Major testing drive ahead of return to schools next week

Major testing drive ahead of return to schools next week

Saturday, 05 June 2021

As half term comes to an end, the Education Secretary is urging students and their families to take a test before returning to the classroom...

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Huge expansion of tutoring in next step of education recovery

Huge expansion of tutoring in next step of education recovery

Tuesday, 01 June 2021

£1 billion for national tutoring revolution which will see up to 100 million tutoring hours for children and young people across England...

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Cash boost for apprenticeships launched

Cash boost for apprenticeships launched

Tuesday, 01 June 2021

Businesses can claim £3000 for each new apprentice they take on....

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Education Secretary sets out Skills Bill opportunities

Education Secretary sets out Skills Bill opportunities

Thursday, 27 May 2021

Gavin Williamson spoke at ResPublica about how the Post-16 Education and Skills Bill will help to level up the country, building back better from the ...

Amanda Spielman to continue as Ofsted Chief Inspector

Amanda Spielman to continue as Ofsted Chief Inspector

Thursday, 27 May 2021

New two-year term to commence on 1 January 2022...

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Cash boost for T Levels

Cash boost for T Levels

Wednesday, 26 May 2021

Employers eligible for £1000 cash boost for every T Level student placement in bid to help employers recover from pandemic ...

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£51 million for councils to support care leavers

£51 million for councils to support care leavers

Sunday, 23 May 2021

New funding to extend support to care leavers and proposals launched to introduce national standards in unregulated accommodation....

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Funding boost for pupils leaving alternative provision

Funding boost for pupils leaving alternative provision

Thursday, 20 May 2021

More than 11,000 vulnerable young people are to receive support to move into further education or employment...

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Education Secretary addresses Centre for Social Justice

Education Secretary addresses Centre for Social Justice

Thursday, 20 May 2021

Gavin Williamson speaks about the importance of family in levelling up outcomes and opportunities for young people...

Thousands more young people to benefit from Opportunity Areas

Thousands more young people to benefit from Opportunity Areas

Wednesday, 19 May 2021

Fifth year of Opportunity Area announced, backed by £18 million to build back better for children and young people in disadvantaged regions...

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More support for local areas to drive up school standards

More support for local areas to drive up school standards

Wednesday, 19 May 2021

£10 million for intensive support in four areas of the country to increase proportion of pupils in Good or Outstanding schools...

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New legislation to help transform opportunities for all

New legislation to help transform opportunities for all

Monday, 17 May 2021

The Skills and post-16 Education Bill will support vital reforms to post-16 education so more people can gain the skills needed to secure great jobs....

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Every school with Reception class offered early language training

Every school with Reception class offered early language training

Thursday, 13 May 2021

Every school in England with a Reception class to be offered expert training in early language and communication ...

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Universities to comply with free speech duties or face sanctions

Universities to comply with free speech duties or face sanctions

Tuesday, 11 May 2021

Landmark Bill will require universities to promote freedom of speech on campus and legal duties will also be extended to students' unions...

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Face coverings no longer required in schools and colleges from 17 May

Face coverings no longer required in schools and colleges from 17 May

Monday, 10 May 2021

Face coverings will no longer have to be worn in classrooms or communal areas by pupils....

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All remaining university students to return to in person teaching from 17 May

All remaining university students to return to in person teaching from 17 May

Monday, 10 May 2021

Remaining students to return to campus from Step 3 of the Roadmap, alongside launch of new employment and skills guide....

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