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Families to benefit from £55 million boost to childcare schemes

Families to benefit from £55 million boost to childcare schemes

Monday, 10 April 2017

Nearly 18,000 new childcare places created to help deliver 30 hours of free childcare....

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Ofqual welcomes new members to the board

Ofqual welcomes new members to the board

Monday, 10 April 2017

Four new appointments to the board of the independent exams regulator and one term extension....

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New levy to double annual investment in home grown skills

New levy to double annual investment in home grown skills

Wednesday, 05 April 2017

The apprenticeship levy has come into force ensuring employers and learners get the skills they need....

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£2.4 billion funding boost for England's schools

£2.4 billion funding boost for England's schools

Monday, 03 April 2017

Investment will help create 600,000 extra school places, as well as improve or expand thousands of school buildings....

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Institute for Apprenticeships to ensure quality skills training

Institute for Apprenticeships to ensure quality skills training

Monday, 03 April 2017

The institute supports the government’s commitment to invest in home grown-skills....

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Nick Gibb: empowering teachers to deliver greater equity

Nick Gibb: empowering teachers to deliver greater equity

Monday, 03 April 2017

The School Standards Minister opens the International Summit on the Teaching Profession. ...

Justine Greening: unlocking the potential of a new generation

Justine Greening: unlocking the potential of a new generation

Thursday, 30 March 2017

The Education Secretary addresses the Social Mobility Commission conference about transforming social mobility....

Government to consult on reforms to primary assessment system

Government to consult on reforms to primary assessment system

Thursday, 30 March 2017

Proposals to create a long-term, proportionate primary assessment system set out by Education Secretary Justine Greening....

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Talented graduates wanted for career in social work

Talented graduates wanted for career in social work

Tuesday, 28 March 2017

Applications open today for Step Up to Social Work, a 14-month fast-track programme....

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Government launches company to create more free schools

Government launches company to create more free schools

Tuesday, 28 March 2017

New public property company set up to purchase and develop sites to help create 500 new free schools. ...

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New agency to provide joined up education and skills funding

New agency to provide joined up education and skills funding

Tuesday, 28 March 2017

The new body will carry out the roles of the Education Funding Agency and Skills Funding Agency....

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New report with practical advice for teachers on pupil behaviour

New report with practical advice for teachers on pupil behaviour

Friday, 24 March 2017

Tom Bennett’s independent review providing practical guidance to teachers on how to tackle bad behaviour in classrooms has been published. ...

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Innovative projects to get £36 million funding boost

Innovative projects to get £36 million funding boost

Monday, 20 March 2017

The 11 plans are part of the Children’s Social Care Innovation Programme to help improve the lives of vulnerable children....

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Top quality training providers announced in new register

Top quality training providers announced in new register

Tuesday, 14 March 2017

Through the register, organisations that have met the criteria will deliver top-quality training for individuals and employers. ...

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Education Secretary addresses ASCL conference

Education Secretary addresses ASCL conference

Friday, 10 March 2017

Justine Greening speaks to school and college leaders about the teaching profession and the recruitment and retention package....

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Justine Greening: teacher development key to school improvement

Justine Greening: teacher development key to school improvement

Friday, 10 March 2017

The Education Secretary addresses ASCL about her ambitions for the teaching profession and how to support teachers in a school-led system....

New RSC appointed for East Midlands and the Humber

New RSC appointed for East Midlands and the Humber

Monday, 06 March 2017

John Edwards will be the new Regional Schools Commissioner (RSC) for East Midlands and the Humber....

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New funding boost for pupils with SEND

New funding boost for pupils with SEND

Saturday, 04 March 2017

Millions invested to create more school places and improve facilities for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)....

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Schools to teach 21st century relationships and sex education

Schools to teach 21st century relationships and sex education

Wednesday, 01 March 2017

Education Secretary sets out plans for relationships education in primary schools and relationships and sex education in secondary schools....

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New funding to boost schools facilities and healthy lifestyles

New funding to boost schools facilities and healthy lifestyles

Tuesday, 28 February 2017

Schools to receive £415 million to transform facilities and help pupils get healthy start to life....

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Final building blocks in place for Institute for Apprenticeships

Final building blocks in place for Institute for Apprenticeships

Monday, 27 February 2017

Antony Jenkins is formally appointed chair of apprenticeship body....

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Two year university courses come a step closer

Two year university courses come a step closer

Friday, 24 February 2017

Government proposes amendments to the Higher Education and Research Bill that will make real flexibility in learning a reality....

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Jo Johnson: Higher Education and Research Bill

Jo Johnson: Higher Education and Research Bill

Friday, 24 February 2017

Minister of State for Universities, Science, Research and Innovation addresses the Universities UK members’ conference....

DfE encourages more businesses to offer apprenticeships

DfE encourages more businesses to offer apprenticeships

Thursday, 23 February 2017

Small businesses from across England feature in the Get In Go Far campaign, highlighting the benefits of apprenticeships....

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Network established to encourage diversity in apprenticeships

Network established to encourage diversity in apprenticeships

Tuesday, 21 February 2017

New employers network launched to help promote and champion diversity in apprenticeships....

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Jo Johnson demands tough penalties on student plagiarism

Jo Johnson demands tough penalties on student plagiarism

Tuesday, 21 February 2017

The government calls for universities to do more to stop students buying custom written essays online....

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Justine Greening's vision for the teaching profession

Justine Greening's vision for the teaching profession

Monday, 20 February 2017

The Education Secretary's plans to strengthen qualified teacher status (QTS) and continued professional development from September 2019....

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Justine Greening: teachers   the experts driving social mobility

Justine Greening: teachers the experts driving social mobility

Friday, 17 February 2017

Secretary of State for Education Justine Greening addresses the Chartered College of Teaching with her vision for the profession. ...

Nick Gibb: the importance of an evidence informed profession

Nick Gibb: the importance of an evidence informed profession

Friday, 17 February 2017

School Standards Minister Nick Gibb addresses Buckingham University PGCE students. ...

Registration open for online apprenticeship service

Registration open for online apprenticeship service

Monday, 13 February 2017

Large employers are encouraged to register for an online apprenticeship service before the launch of the apprenticeship levy on 6 April....

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