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England's World Leading Attendance Drive Continues

England's World Leading Attendance Drive Continues

Friday, 10 May 2024

Next phase of DfE’s world-leading attendance drive will provide new data for schools to help them spot trends in children’s attendance for earlier int...

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Government expands support for pupils with SEND

Government expands support for pupils with SEND

Wednesday, 08 May 2024

Locations announced for 16 new special free schools and trusts appointed at a further 7 schools, providing thousands of vital places across England....

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Government to lift cap on faith school places

Government to lift cap on faith school places

Tuesday, 30 April 2024

Government to launch consultation on lifting the 50% cap alongside proposals on opening special faith-based academies. ...

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Teachers to get up to £6000 extra to teach vital subjects

Teachers to get up to £6000 extra to teach vital subjects

Tuesday, 23 April 2024

The incentive is backed by £200 million investment to support schools and colleges attract and retain the excellent teachers they need in vital subjec...

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Landmark childcare rollout on track

Landmark childcare rollout on track

Thursday, 18 April 2024

Government publishes new data showing 195,355 children benefitting from government-funded childcare for 2-year-olds in successful April launch....

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Parents to save thousands in childcare cost with new funding

Parents to save thousands in childcare cost with new funding

Sunday, 31 March 2024

First phase of the biggest ever expansion of childcare starts giving working parents of 2-year-olds access to 15 hours a week....

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Government delivering on 60,000 more special needs places

Government delivering on 60,000 more special needs places

Tuesday, 26 March 2024

Councils are to receive a record £850 million cash boost to ensure children across the country receive an education that meets their needs....

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New PE guidance for schools strengthens equal access to sport

New PE guidance for schools strengthens equal access to sport

Saturday, 23 March 2024

Ahead of a huge summer of sport in 2024, schools will receive new guidance on delivering two hours of PE a week, and equal access to sport and PE....

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Minister Halfon's speech at the Skills Matter Event

Minister Halfon's speech at the Skills Matter Event

Thursday, 21 March 2024

Minister Halfon delivers a speech on adult education at the Skills Matter Event....

Childcare applications for parents of 9 month olds to open 12 May

Childcare applications for parents of 9 month olds to open 12 May

Friday, 15 March 2024

Places boosted even further with new measures to support childminders, and funding rates confirmed for all childcare providers ahead of historic rollo...

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Education Secretary addresses the ASCL Annual Conference

Education Secretary addresses the ASCL Annual Conference

Friday, 08 March 2024

Gillian Keegan addressed school and college leaders at the ASCL Annual Conference in Liverpool....

Minister Halfon Speech for Landex Conference

Minister Halfon Speech for Landex Conference

Wednesday, 06 March 2024

Minister Halfon delivered a speech about land-based colleges, and the difference they make at a local and national level across the country. ...

New regulations for schools in next stage of attendance drive

New regulations for schools in next stage of attendance drive

Thursday, 29 February 2024

Every state school in England will now share their daily attendance registers across the education sector....

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Annual Apprenticeship Conference 2024 speech

Annual Apprenticeship Conference 2024 speech

Tuesday, 27 February 2024

Minister Robert Halfon's virtual speech to the Annual Apprenticeship Conference 2024 in Birmingham....

Government launches crackdown on mobile phones in schools

Government launches crackdown on mobile phones in schools

Monday, 19 February 2024

Schools will receive new guidance on prohibiting mobile phone use during the school day....

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Government confirms plans to permanently remove RAAC from all schools and colleges in England

Government confirms plans to permanently remove RAAC from all schools and colleges in England

Thursday, 08 February 2024

Schools and colleges to receive funding to permanently remove reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete....

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New teaching apprenticeship set to transform pathway to classroom

New teaching apprenticeship set to transform pathway to classroom

Sunday, 04 February 2024

New teacher degree apprenticeship will support schools to recruit and retain the excellent teachers they need in vital subjects including maths. ...

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Childcare recruitment campaign launched

Childcare recruitment campaign launched

Friday, 02 February 2024

Brand new recruitment campaign for early years workers launches today across TV, cinema, online, radio and out of home advertising....

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New framework to support trainee and early career teachers

New framework to support trainee and early career teachers

Tuesday, 30 January 2024

The Department for Education has today (30 January) announced a new framework which will help ensure high quality teaching and improve pupil outcomes....

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Education Secretary gives opening address at Bett show 2024

Education Secretary gives opening address at Bett show 2024

Wednesday, 24 January 2024

Gillian Keegan sets out importance of evidence and innovation in approach to AI at Bett 2024....

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Education Secretary addresses BETT 2024

Education Secretary addresses BETT 2024

Wednesday, 24 January 2024

Gillian Keegan sets out importance of evidence and innovation in approach to AI at Bett 2024. ...

Education secretary approves Dyson STEAM donation

Education secretary approves Dyson STEAM donation

Monday, 22 January 2024

£6 million donation for advanced facilities at Wiltshire primary school accepted by Department for Education, as Education Secretary approves school e...

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Government responds to recommendations from Ruth Perry’s inquest

Government responds to recommendations from Ruth Perry’s inquest

Friday, 19 January 2024

The department for education has sent its response to the coroner’s Regulation 28 report to prevent further tragedies....

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Support strengthened for children with SEND

Support strengthened for children with SEND

Friday, 19 January 2024

Families who have children with SEND will soon receive further support with short breaks, supported internship opportunities and recognition of Down ...

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Measures announced to boost teacher recruitment and retention

Measures announced to boost teacher recruitment and retention

Monday, 15 January 2024

£1.5million investment for mental health support, new guidance for schools to prevent bullying of staff and steps to ease teacher workload have been a...

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Family hubs now open in 75 areas

Family hubs now open in 75 areas

Wednesday, 10 January 2024

Family hubs now open in local authorities across half the country as new Little Moments Together campaign launches....

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Major national drive to improve school attendance

Major national drive to improve school attendance

Monday, 08 January 2024

Attendance hubs to more than double to support 1,000 more schools and £15 million investment to expand the attendance mentor pilot programme....

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Turing Scheme boosts global placements beyond Europe

Turing Scheme boosts global placements beyond Europe

Wednesday, 03 January 2024

New research shows government’s flagship scheme for overseas study strengthened partnerships all over the world - not just those in Europe. ...

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New British Sign Language GCSE heading for classrooms

New British Sign Language GCSE heading for classrooms

Thursday, 21 December 2023

The new GCSE will provide pupils with the opportunity to learn how to effectively communicate using British Sign Language....

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Government funding for schools in England at a record high

Government funding for schools in England at a record high

Tuesday, 19 December 2023

Funding for mainstream schools and high needs is increasing to the highest ever in real terms per pupil....

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