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Parents to get greater say in the school admissions process

Parents to get greater say in the school admissions process

Monday, 25 January 2016

New rules will also stop complaints against faith schools from secularist campaign groups....

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New law will end 'outdated snobbery' towards apprenticeships

New law will end 'outdated snobbery' towards apprenticeships

Monday, 25 January 2016

Schools must allow access to apprenticeship providers and colleges to create a level playing field in careers guidance....

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Nicky Morgan opens character symposium at Floreat School

Nicky Morgan opens character symposium at Floreat School

Thursday, 21 January 2016

The Education Secretary sets out her vision for character education. ...

Nicky Morgan underlines her commitment to technology in education

Nicky Morgan underlines her commitment to technology in education

Thursday, 21 January 2016

Education Secretary welcomes the benefits of technology to schools and teachers during the BETT conference speech....

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More disadvantaged children staying in education after 18

More disadvantaged children staying in education after 18

Thursday, 21 January 2016

New figures show rise in numbers of disadvantaged children staying in education after 18....

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Nicky Morgan: the benefits of technology in education

Nicky Morgan: the benefits of technology in education

Wednesday, 20 January 2016

Education Secretary opens the 2016 BETT show by talking of the benefits technology can bring to education....

Education World Forum

Education World Forum

Tuesday, 19 January 2016

Education Secretary Nicky Morgan talks about the importance of sharing ideas and knowledge when developing education policy....

Enterprise and entrepreneurship

Enterprise and entrepreneurship

Tuesday, 19 January 2016

Schools Minister explains that academic knowledge, and a sensible use of technology, will ensure pupils flourish in the world of work. ...

Nicky Morgan speaks about tackling extremism

Nicky Morgan speaks about tackling extremism

Tuesday, 19 January 2016

Education Secretary Nicky Morgan announces a package of measures to protect children from extremism. ...

New drive to protect children from 'spell of twisted ideologies'

New drive to protect children from 'spell of twisted ideologies'

Tuesday, 19 January 2016

Education Secretary Nicky Morgan announces package of measures to protect children from extremism....

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New Permanent Secretary for the Department of Health

New Permanent Secretary for the Department of Health

Friday, 15 January 2016

Chris Wormald to leave the Department for Education to be the new Permanent Secretary at the Department of Health. ...

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Nicky Morgan unveils plans to transform children's social work

Nicky Morgan unveils plans to transform children's social work

Thursday, 14 January 2016

Secretary of State for Education discusses plans for a new social work body to improve standards in the profession....

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Education Secretary unveils plans to change adoption law

Education Secretary unveils plans to change adoption law

Thursday, 14 January 2016

Important and urgent changes in legislation will mean courts and councils always pursue adoption when it’s in a child’s interest....

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Delivering a revolution in children’s social care

Delivering a revolution in children’s social care

Thursday, 14 January 2016

Nicky Morgan sets out plans to transform children’s social work so that social workers get it right for vulnerable children and families....

Schools in £30 million savings boost after deal with Microsoft

Schools in £30 million savings boost after deal with Microsoft

Wednesday, 13 January 2016

Agreement means schools can spend less on backroom administration and more on directly helping students....

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Nicky Morgan introduces Holocaust Education Trust lecture

Nicky Morgan introduces Holocaust Education Trust lecture

Wednesday, 13 January 2016

Secretary of State for Education Nicky Morgan introduces the Holocaust Education Trust (HET) Lord Merlyn-Rees Memorial Lecture....

Derby children celebrate opening of new school building

Derby children celebrate opening of new school building

Friday, 08 January 2016

New start for Carlyle Infant and Nursery School thanks to government’s flagship £4.4 billion rebuilding programme....

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New National Schools Commissioner appointed

New National Schools Commissioner appointed

Tuesday, 05 January 2016

Sir David Carter appointed as new National Schools Commissioner....

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Thousands of pupils start 2016 in new buildings

Thousands of pupils start 2016 in new buildings

Monday, 04 January 2016

13 new buildings set to open in the new year through the government’s flagship £4.4 billion school rebuilding programme....

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Every 11 year old child to know times tables by heart

Every 11 year old child to know times tables by heart

Sunday, 03 January 2016

New on-screen multiplication tables check to be rolled out nationwide in 2017....

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New Year Honours list 2016: education and children's services

New Year Honours list 2016: education and children's services

Wednesday, 30 December 2015

The list of people working in education and children’s services who have received an honour....

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Reality TV stars join DfE to shine a spotlight on foster carers

Reality TV stars join DfE to shine a spotlight on foster carers

Thursday, 24 December 2015

The Only Way is Essex stars Debbie Douglas and Lydia Bright join the DfE as fostering ambassadors. ...

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Education Secretary hopes all children open a book this Christmas

Education Secretary hopes all children open a book this Christmas

Wednesday, 23 December 2015

Figures from the National Literacy Trust show nearly 1 in 8 children has never been given a book as a present....

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New measures to keep children safe online at school and at home

New measures to keep children safe online at school and at home

Tuesday, 22 December 2015

All schools to filter inappropriate online content and teach pupils about staying safe....

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Winner of the 2015 Lord Glenamara Memorial Prize announced

Winner of the 2015 Lord Glenamara Memorial Prize announced

Wednesday, 16 December 2015

Newcastle student George Hunter recognised for his academic success, voluntary work, and raising awareness of mental health issues....

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Impressive progress in English primary schools continues

Impressive progress in English primary schools continues

Thursday, 10 December 2015

90,000 more pupils leaving primary school with the reading, writing and maths skills needed to succeed at secondary school....

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Support for families is at the heart of our agenda

Support for families is at the heart of our agenda

Friday, 04 December 2015

Education and Childcare Minister Sam Gyimah speaks about the future of childcare in England at the Family Childcare Trust conference. ...

Children and young people’s mental health in schools

Children and young people’s mental health in schools

Thursday, 03 December 2015

Minister for Childcare and Education, Sam Gyimah, outlines existing and planned work on mental health in schools....

Hundreds of schools benefit from £3m mental health investment

Hundreds of schools benefit from £3m mental health investment

Thursday, 03 December 2015

Education Secretary announces 22 pilot areas across the country to improve mental health services for children in 255 schools....

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Sam Gyimah: where next for careers education and guidance?

Sam Gyimah: where next for careers education and guidance?

Thursday, 03 December 2015

The Education and Childcare Minister talks to the Westminster Employment Forum about the government's vision for careers education....

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