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Sam Gyimah: the importance of school funding reform

Sam Gyimah: the importance of school funding reform

Friday, 11 March 2016

Education and Childcare Minister speaks about ensuring funding is fair, transparent, and based on pupils’ needs....

Rise across the country in teenagers studying or training

Rise across the country in teenagers studying or training

Wednesday, 09 March 2016

All 9 regions see increases in 16- and 17-year-olds in education or training....

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Schools as the engines of social mobility

Schools as the engines of social mobility

Wednesday, 09 March 2016

Schools Minister Nick Gibb sets out the government’s reforms to transform life chances through education. ...

Education Secretary selects new Ofqual Chief Regulator

Education Secretary selects new Ofqual Chief Regulator

Tuesday, 08 March 2016

Nicky Morgan recommends Sally Collier for Ofqual Chief Regulator role....

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Fairer school funding plan revealed

Fairer school funding plan revealed

Monday, 07 March 2016

Plans for a national funding formula to ensure every school will have funding matched to need, to give every child an excellent education....

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Plan to make teaching a more flexible long term career for women

Plan to make teaching a more flexible long term career for women

Sunday, 06 March 2016

New initiative to support female teachers returning to the classroom after a career break and increase the number of female headteachers. ...

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Nicky Morgan: end the demography of destiny

Nicky Morgan: end the demography of destiny

Saturday, 05 March 2016

Education Secretary speaks at the Association of School and College Leaders Conference about providing educational excellence everywhere....

UK to host 2017 International Summit on the Teaching Profession

UK to host 2017 International Summit on the Teaching Profession

Friday, 04 March 2016

Delegations from all over the world will head to Scotland next year as the UK and Scottish governments jointly host the event....

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Government drive to help more children become confident readers

Government drive to help more children become confident readers

Thursday, 03 March 2016

Schools Minister announces a series of ‘phonics roadshows’ to help schools share best practice....

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Proportion of young people in England NEET plunges to record low

Proportion of young people in England NEET plunges to record low

Thursday, 25 February 2016

Almost 100,000 fewer 16- to 24-year-olds classified as not in education, employment or training (NEET) compared to same period last year....

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Nicky Morgan speech to the Association of Colleges

Nicky Morgan speech to the Association of Colleges

Thursday, 25 February 2016

Education Secretary Nicky Morgan addresses college principals, vice principals and chairs of governors from the further education sector....

Landmark education bill completes passage through Parliament

Landmark education bill completes passage through Parliament

Wednesday, 24 February 2016

The Education and Adoption Bill has passed through Parliament....

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Nicky Morgan: a world class education system for every child

Nicky Morgan: a world class education system for every child

Wednesday, 24 February 2016

Education Secretary speaks to education and business leaders about government reforms and giving children a world-class education....

Primary school teacher assessment deadline changed

Primary school teacher assessment deadline changed

Friday, 19 February 2016

The Department for Education agrees to change the deadline for primary school teacher assessments for 2016 only....

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Five things you need to know about changes to primary assessment

Five things you need to know about changes to primary assessment

Friday, 19 February 2016

An overview of upcoming changes being made to primary assessment....

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£1.5 million to help young people spot signs of mental illness

£1.5 million to help young people spot signs of mental illness

Wednesday, 17 February 2016

Young people urged to help the government shape new peer support networks so they can talk openly about mental health....

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New classic books in schools initiative launched

New classic books in schools initiative launched

Saturday, 13 February 2016

Jane Eyre and Gulliver’s Travels will be some of the literary treats offered to schools thanks to Penguin and Schools Minister Nick Gibb....

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Getting the basics right in mathematics

Getting the basics right in mathematics

Friday, 12 February 2016

Schools Minister Nick Gibb speaks at Elmhurst Primary School about the importance of learning multiplication tables and number facts....

Nick Gibb: what is a good education in the 21st century?

Nick Gibb: what is a good education in the 21st century?

Friday, 05 February 2016

Schools Minister Nick Gibb explains the importance of a core academic curriculum and the value of excellent teachers....

Pupil Premium Awards 2016 launched

Pupil Premium Awards 2016 launched

Friday, 05 February 2016

Minister congratulates hundreds of schools who have raised aspirations and ensured disadvantaged pupils can fulfil their potential. ...

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Games Workshop founder and entrepreneur to open 2 free schools

Games Workshop founder and entrepreneur to open 2 free schools

Friday, 05 February 2016

Education Secretary announces new wave of free schools, including 2 with Ian Livingstone....

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Nicky Morgan: partnerships in a world class education system

Nicky Morgan: partnerships in a world class education system

Thursday, 04 February 2016

The Education Secretary speaks about the importance of collaboration and partnerships between schools....

The importance of storytelling

The importance of storytelling

Wednesday, 03 February 2016

Nick Gibb explains how storytelling stretches children’s vocabularies, expands their horizons and extends their ability to learn. ...

Lord Glenamara Memorial Prize giving 2016

Lord Glenamara Memorial Prize giving 2016

Tuesday, 02 February 2016

Education Secretary Nicky Morgan praises nominees’ hard work and commitment as she presents George Hunter with prestigious prize. ...

North east teenager receives award from Education Secretary

North east teenager receives award from Education Secretary

Tuesday, 02 February 2016

Student George Hunter receives Lord Glenamara Memorial Prize for academic success, voluntary work and raising mental health awareness. ...

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Thousands of parents benefit from 30 hours' free childcare early

Thousands of parents benefit from 30 hours' free childcare early

Tuesday, 02 February 2016

Working parents to receive double the current amount of free childcare for 3- and 4-year-olds....

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National Teaching Service pilot gets underway

National Teaching Service pilot gets underway

Friday, 29 January 2016

Package of support offered to great teachers and middle leaders who join the National Teaching Service in North West England....

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£80 million to boost support for special educational needs

£80 million to boost support for special educational needs

Friday, 29 January 2016

Minister Edward Timpson announces £80 million to extend opportunities to children with special educational needs and disabilities....

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Nick Gibb at the Jewish Schools Awards

Nick Gibb at the Jewish Schools Awards

Thursday, 28 January 2016

The Schools Minister speaks about the success of many Jewish faith schools and the importance of the teaching profession. ...

Nick Gibb: the importance of school leadership

Nick Gibb: the importance of school leadership

Tuesday, 26 January 2016

Nick Gibb explains how government reforms are developing more excellent headteachers and helping school leaders improve their schools....

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