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More red tape slashed to reduce apprenticeship bureaucracy

More red tape slashed to reduce apprenticeship bureaucracy

Thursday, 13 February 2025

Reforms to apprenticeship training provider payment system and End Point Assessments will cut bureaucracy and enable focus on high quality training. ...

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Sir Ian Bauckham named as permanent Chief Regulator of Ofqual

Sir Ian Bauckham named as permanent Chief Regulator of Ofqual

Friday, 07 February 2025

The Privy Council has confirmed the appointment of Sir Ian Bauckham CBE as Chief Regulator of Ofqual....

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Reading and writing boost to drive high and rising standards

Reading and writing boost to drive high and rising standards

Wednesday, 05 February 2025

Thousands of pupils set to benefit from a £2 million investment in reading and writing, breaking down the barriers to opportunity. ...

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Education Secretary speech on new era of school standards

Education Secretary speech on new era of school standards

Monday, 03 February 2025

Speaking at the Centre for Social Justice, Bridget Phillipson laid out plans for a new era of school standards delivering on the Plan for Change. ...

Government sets out plans to target ‘stuck’ schools

Government sets out plans to target ‘stuck’ schools

Monday, 03 February 2025

Education Secretary sets out plan for a new era of school standards....

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Government aims to crack down on rogue higher education operators

Government aims to crack down on rogue higher education operators

Thursday, 30 January 2025

Proposed reforms to tighten rules around franchising and crack down on fraud in the student finance system that cost taxpayers £2m in 2022/23.   ...

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Education Secretary outlines plans to modernise education sector

Education Secretary outlines plans to modernise education sector

Friday, 24 January 2025

Education Secretary to announce plans for digital revolution in schools at the Bett Show in London....

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Education Secretary gives Bett Show 2025 keynote address

Education Secretary gives Bett Show 2025 keynote address

Wednesday, 22 January 2025

Education Secretary, Bridget Phillipson's address to the Bett delegation outlining her plans to modernise education through the power of technology....

UK Ukraine enter schools partnership to drive education standards

UK Ukraine enter schools partnership to drive education standards

Thursday, 16 January 2025

UK-Ukraine school partnerships programme launched to boost education standards and break down barriers to opportunity....

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Government reaffirms commitment to Free Speech in universities

Government reaffirms commitment to Free Speech in universities

Wednesday, 15 January 2025

Key provisions from the Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Act 2023 will be brought into force, whilst burdensome provisions will be scrapped. ...

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AI teacher tools set to break down barriers to opportunity

AI teacher tools set to break down barriers to opportunity

Monday, 13 January 2025

£1 million of funding awarded to 16 ed tech companies to build teacher AI tools for feedback and marking, driving high and rising education standards....

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Children’s bill to keep children safe from exploitation

Children’s bill to keep children safe from exploitation

Wednesday, 08 January 2025

Major reforms to protect thousands of vulnerable children hidden from sight will take another crucial step forward today....

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Legislation breaks down barriers to opportunity for all children

Legislation breaks down barriers to opportunity for all children

Tuesday, 17 December 2024

Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill introduced to Parliament today, putting children’s interests at the heart of government policy....

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Skills for growth top agenda for business leaders and government

Skills for growth top agenda for business leaders and government

Monday, 16 December 2024

Education Secretary and Business Secretary host call with business leaders from a range of key sectors to outline how the Plan for Change will deliver...

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Courses key to government growth mission will stay

Courses key to government growth mission will stay

Thursday, 12 December 2024

Courses key to government growth mission will stay, with 70% of the remaining qualifications due for defunding to be saved....

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Minister Jacqui Smith speech to Holex network conference

Minister Jacqui Smith speech to Holex network conference

Wednesday, 11 December 2024

Speech on Quality, Qualifications and Progression delivered by Skills Minister...

Over £2 billion boost to secure expansion in early education

Over £2 billion boost to secure expansion in early education

Tuesday, 10 December 2024

Government takes first steps towards milestone to increase school readiness with over £2bn uplift to early years investment compared to last year....

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Dr Susan Tranter named as permanent Chair of the Ofqual Board

Dr Susan Tranter named as permanent Chair of the Ofqual Board

Monday, 09 December 2024

The Education Secretary has appointed a permanent Chair of Ofqual to take up the role for three years....

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New specialist places to be created in mainstream schools

New specialist places to be created in mainstream schools

Wednesday, 04 December 2024

Major reforms to SEND system kicked off with £740 million capital investment to create more specialist places in mainstream schools ...

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T Level placements reformed to open up new qualification

T Level placements reformed to open up new qualification

Monday, 02 December 2024

Red tape cut with simpler, more flexible guidelines designed to boost the number of students taking T Levels....

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Winners of the 2024 National Apprenticeship and Skills Awards

Winners of the 2024 National Apprenticeship and Skills Awards

Thursday, 28 November 2024

Full list of winners for the 21st annual National Apprenticeship and Skills Awards, which took place on 27 November 2024....

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Schools urged to sign up for free breakfast club rollout

Schools urged to sign up for free breakfast club rollout

Wednesday, 27 November 2024

Applications open for 750 schools to join ‘early adopter’ rollout and support local children to start the school day ready to learn. ...

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New skills hubs launched to get Britain building

New skills hubs launched to get Britain building

Friday, 22 November 2024

Thousands more apprentice construction workers will be hired each year to build homes and kickstart growth, through new skills hubs funded by industry...

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Minister McKinnell speech at Schools and Academies Show 2024

Minister McKinnell speech at Schools and Academies Show 2024

Wednesday, 20 November 2024

Education Minister Catherine McKinnell's address at the Schools and Academies Show in Birmingham....

Biggest overhaul in a generation to children’s social care

Biggest overhaul in a generation to children’s social care

Monday, 18 November 2024

New powers handed to Ofsted to crack down on exploitative children's care providers and transparency to be increased around their finances....

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Skills Minister's keynote address to the Association of Colleges

Skills Minister's keynote address to the Association of Colleges

Wednesday, 13 November 2024

Baroness Jacqui Smith's keynote speech at the Association of Colleges national conference....

Bridget Phillipson's Speech to the Confederation of School Trusts

Bridget Phillipson's Speech to the Confederation of School Trusts

Thursday, 07 November 2024

Bridget Phillipson's speech at the Confederation of School Trusts (CST) Conference...

Higher education reform to back opportunity and protect students

Higher education reform to back opportunity and protect students

Monday, 04 November 2024

Tuition fees to rise in line with inflation, helping put universities on a secure footing alongside inflation-linked lift to maintenance loans....

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National Apprenticeship Week 2025 website and toolkit launched

National Apprenticeship Week 2025 website and toolkit launched

Friday, 25 October 2024

New website and toolkit launched ahead of next annual celebration of skills and apprenticeships ...

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Department for Education establishes Science Advisory Council

Department for Education establishes Science Advisory Council

Wednesday, 16 October 2024

New team of experts to provide the latest scientific advice across a range of specialisms to support the department’s work. ...

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