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Schools and colleges to benefit from boost in expert mental health support

Schools and colleges to benefit from boost in expert mental health support

Monday, 10 May 2021

17 million in mental health funding for schools and colleges to help them recover from the challenges of the pandemic. ...

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New law to make school uniform costs affordable for all

New law to make school uniform costs affordable for all

Thursday, 29 April 2021

A new law will require schools to follow Government statutory guidance on school uniform costs. ...

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Drive for stronger school system to benefit all pupils

Drive for stronger school system to benefit all pupils

Wednesday, 28 April 2021

Education Secretary renews vision for all schools to be part of a strong multi-academy trust, after pandemic highlights benefits of trust model...

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Education Secretary speech to the Confederation of School Trusts

Education Secretary speech to the Confederation of School Trusts

Wednesday, 28 April 2021

Gavin Williamson addresses the Confederation of School Trusts (CST) Annual Conference on his renewed vision for all schools to be part of a multi-acad...

£1.8 billion to keep schools in top condition

£1.8 billion to keep schools in top condition

Monday, 26 April 2021

Funding rises by over 20% to £1.8 billion this year, so that schools can keep on top of their maintenance and repair...

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Flagship summer schools programme opens today to help students recover lost learning

Flagship summer schools programme opens today to help students recover lost learning

Monday, 26 April 2021

Summer schools will be targeted at children who suffered the most disruption during the last year...

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Universities Minister speaks to TASO conference

Universities Minister speaks to TASO conference

Wednesday, 21 April 2021

Universities Minister, Michelle Donelan speaks to TASO conference on the importance of social mobility and higher education reform ...

Consultation launched to create new flexible apprenticeships

Consultation launched to create new flexible apprenticeships

Monday, 19 April 2021

Sectors including creative, agriculture and construction industries will soon be able to offer more flexible apprenticeship opportunities ...

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Remaining university students to return to campus from Step 3 of the roadmap, no earlier than 17 May

Remaining university students to return to campus from Step 3 of the roadmap, no earlier than 17 May

Tuesday, 13 April 2021

Government confirms all university students yet to return to in-person teaching will be able to do so from Step 3 of the roadmap ...

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£280m capital funding boost for children and young people with SEND

£280m capital funding boost for children and young people with SEND

Friday, 09 April 2021

Investment will provide more specialist places and improve provision for SEND pupils across country ...

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Sixteen colleges to benefit from next phase of fund to transform facilities

Sixteen colleges to benefit from next phase of fund to transform facilities

Wednesday, 07 April 2021

Next phase of government’s £1.5 billion FE Capital Transformation Fund gets underway, to upgrade and refurbish college estates....

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Behaviour experts to support schools with poor discipline

Behaviour experts to support schools with poor discipline

Wednesday, 07 April 2021

School leaders with outstanding records on behaviour selected to support other schools as part of £10 million Behaviour Hubs programme...

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Face coverings in schools and colleges to remain in place

Face coverings in schools and colleges to remain in place

Tuesday, 06 April 2021

Face coverings in schools and colleges are to remain in place at start of summer term, following an ongoing review of the evidence and data...

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Education Secretary speech to NASUWT Annual Conference

Education Secretary speech to NASUWT Annual Conference

Saturday, 03 April 2021

Gavin Williamson addresses the 2021 Annual Conference of teaching union NASUWT...

Thousands more pupils to benefit from cadet programme

Thousands more pupils to benefit from cadet programme

Friday, 02 April 2021

Over £1 million to expand cadet units in schools ...

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Universities Minister at UCAS's Annual Admissions Conference

Universities Minister at UCAS's Annual Admissions Conference

Thursday, 01 April 2021

Universities Minister addresses UCAS's Annual Admissions Conference on the future of higher and further education...

New Further Education Commissioner announced

New Further Education Commissioner announced

Thursday, 01 April 2021

Shelagh Legrave will lead work to boost college leadership and governance...

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Hundreds of free qualifications on offer to boost skills and jobs

Hundreds of free qualifications on offer to boost skills and jobs

Wednesday, 31 March 2021

Launch of free qualifications marks a major milestone in government’s Lifetime Skills Guarantee...

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Government launches review into sexual abuse in schools

Government launches review into sexual abuse in schools

Wednesday, 31 March 2021

NSPCC dedicated helpline and Ofsted review into school safeguarding policies to support victims of sexual abuse ...

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Kick start for summer school and activities

Kick start for summer school and activities

Tuesday, 30 March 2021

£200 million total summer school funding to be distributed in secondary schools ...

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Full Ofsted inspections expected from September

Full Ofsted inspections expected from September

Monday, 29 March 2021

The majority of summer term activity will remain lighter-touch, monitoring inspections...

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New music curriculum to help schools deliver world class teaching

New music curriculum to help schools deliver world class teaching

Friday, 26 March 2021

A new Model Music Curriculum has been published to support all children to have access to high-quality music education. ...

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Funding boost for construction skills bootcamps

Funding boost for construction skills bootcamps

Friday, 19 March 2021

Over half a million pounds awarded to expand successful work programmes to help more people gain in demand sector-specific skills...

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Millions of students back in class

Millions of students back in class

Tuesday, 16 March 2021

94% of primary school children and 89% of secondary school students in class as of Monday 15 March...

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Education Secretary addresses ASCL conference

Education Secretary addresses ASCL conference

Friday, 12 March 2021

Speaking at the Association of School and College Leaders 2021 annual conference, Gavin Williamson thanked teachers and staff for their work during th...

Turing scheme to open up global study and work opportunities

Turing scheme to open up global study and work opportunities

Friday, 12 March 2021

UK schools, colleges and universities can now apply for funding for opportunities targeted at disadvantaged students...

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New Action Group to boost mental health education

New Action Group to boost mental health education

Tuesday, 09 March 2021

Group of ministers, charities and Youth Ambassador Dr. Alex George to focus on improving mental health and wellbeing in school, college and university...

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Education Secretary speech to FED National Education Summit

Education Secretary speech to FED National Education Summit

Monday, 01 March 2021

Gavin Williamson addresses the Foundation for Education Development (FED) on education and building forward together...

Education Secretary speaks at launch of digital learning review

Education Secretary speaks at launch of digital learning review

Thursday, 25 February 2021

Speaking at the launch of the Office for Students' review of digital teaching in higher education, Gavin Williamson discussed the future of online lea...

New education recovery package for children and young people

New education recovery package for children and young people

Thursday, 25 February 2021

New £700 million plan laid out to help young people in England catch up on lost learning due to the pandemic...

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