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Review of commercialisation and sexualisation of children

Review of commercialisation and sexualisation of children

Monday, 06 December 2010

Children's Minister announces an independent review into the commercialisation and premature sexualisation of children....

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Review of the Children’s Commissioner for England

Review of the Children’s Commissioner for England

Monday, 06 December 2010

An independent review of the Children’s Commissioner role recommends strengthening its remit, powers and independence....

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Nick Gibb to the Politeia Conference

Nick Gibb to the Politeia Conference

Tuesday, 30 November 2010

The Minister for Schools talks about greater freedoms for primary schools to teach Latin as part of the National Curriculum reforms....

Honorary MBE for assistant headteacher of Guru Nanak Academy

Honorary MBE for assistant headteacher of Guru Nanak Academy

Tuesday, 30 November 2010

Education Secretary presents an Honorary MBE to Joseph Synott, an Irish citizen, for his services to education in Hillingdon....

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Partnerships for Schools chairman appointment extended for 12 months

Partnerships for Schools chairman appointment extended for 12 months

Tuesday, 30 November 2010

Education Secretary extends Michael Grabiner’s appointment as chairman of the board at Partnerships for Schools (PfS) for 12 months....

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Lord Hill to the Sixth Form Colleges Forum

Lord Hill to the Sixth Form Colleges Forum

Friday, 26 November 2010

The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Schools talks about the impact the Government's educational reforms will have on sixth form colleges....

Nick Gibb: a vision for education

Nick Gibb: a vision for education

Thursday, 25 November 2010

Schools Minister speaks to the Grammar Schools Heads Association on the guiding principles behind the vision for the education system....

Nick Gibb: the Academies Bill

Nick Gibb: the Academies Bill

Thursday, 25 November 2010

Nick Gibb speaks at the Reform think tank's conference about plans to grant greater freedom to schools and offer more choice to parents....

Tim Loughton to the Centre for Excellence and Outcomes in Children and Young People's Services

Tim Loughton to the Centre for Excellence and Outcomes in Children and Young People's Services

Thursday, 25 November 2010

Tim Loughton speaks to the C4EO about improving public services for children, young people and families, and promotes sharing examples of good practic...

Tim Loughton to the East of England Directors of Children’s Services conference

Tim Loughton to the East of England Directors of Children’s Services conference

Thursday, 25 November 2010

The Children's Minister on proposed improvements to children's services....

Sarah Teather speaking at the House of Lords launch of Every Disabled Child Matters campaign

Sarah Teather speaking at the House of Lords launch of Every Disabled Child Matters campaign

Thursday, 25 November 2010

Children’s Minister Sarah Teather speaks about the government's commitment to support disabled children and their families....

Michael Gove to the Local Government Association

Michael Gove to the Local Government Association

Thursday, 25 November 2010

At the LGA conference in Bournemouth, the Secretary of State outlines planned improvements in education and children's services....

Sarah Teather to the Family and Parenting Institute’s conference

Sarah Teather to the Family and Parenting Institute’s conference

Thursday, 25 November 2010

The Children’s Minister discusses Sure Start, the pupil premium and free childcare....

Lord Hill to the CBI at the launch of the CBI report 'Fulfilling potential: The business role in education'

Lord Hill to the CBI at the launch of the CBI report 'Fulfilling potential: The business role in education'

Thursday, 25 November 2010

Lord Hill speaks about ways that the private sector can help improve the quality of education....

Michael Gove to Westminster Academy

Michael Gove to Westminster Academy

Thursday, 25 November 2010

The Secretary of State sets out his vision for future education policy at a Teach First event at Westminster Academy....

Tim Loughton to EESI (effective, efficient, supported and independent third sector) conference

Tim Loughton to EESI (effective, efficient, supported and independent third sector) conference

Thursday, 25 November 2010

The Children’s Minister speaks to the Partnership in Action 'EESI Does It!' conference on the Big Society and the benefits of volunteering...

Tim Loughton to the Safety 2010 conference

Tim Loughton to the Safety 2010 conference

Thursday, 25 November 2010

At an international conference on safety, the Children's Minister discusses the government's role in protecting its citizens....

Nick Gibb to the Catholic Education Service diocesan school commissioners conference

Nick Gibb to the Catholic Education Service diocesan school commissioners conference

Thursday, 25 November 2010

Nick Gibb speaks about the importance of faith schools, how they build strong communities and support the most disadvantaged....

Sarah Teather to the 4Children conference

Sarah Teather to the 4Children conference

Thursday, 25 November 2010

The Children's Minister explains what Big Society means for children and families....

Tim Loughton to the Annual Leaving Care Conference

Tim Loughton to the Annual Leaving Care Conference

Thursday, 25 November 2010

The Children's Minister talks about the government's plans to improve conditions for children in care....

Lord Hill to the National Governors' Association conference

Lord Hill to the National Governors' Association conference

Thursday, 25 November 2010

The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Schools commends the dedication of school governors and outlines the government's agenda for education ...

Tim Loughton to the Fatherhood Institute

Tim Loughton to the Fatherhood Institute

Thursday, 25 November 2010

The Children's Minister talks about the role fathers have within the family unit and in the Big Society....

Sarah Teather to Daycare Trust annual conference

Sarah Teather to Daycare Trust annual conference

Thursday, 25 November 2010

The Minister of State for Children and Families talks about the government's agenda for early years provision, including plans for Sure Start children...

Sarah Teather to the London Voluntary Service Council conference   Closing the gap: inequality in London

Sarah Teather to the London Voluntary Service Council conference Closing the gap: inequality in London

Thursday, 25 November 2010

The Children’s Minister sets out how the voluntary sector, along with the government’s reforms, are vital to ending child poverty....

Michael Gove to the National College Annual Conference, Birmingham

Michael Gove to the National College Annual Conference, Birmingham

Thursday, 25 November 2010

The Secretary of State for Education, Michael Gove, addresses the National College’s Annual Conference in Birmingham....

Schools white paper published

Schools white paper published

Wednesday, 24 November 2010

Education Secretary Michael Gove outlines radical reforms for schools and teachers proposed in 'The importance of teaching'. ...

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More academies than ever rated as outstanding

More academies than ever rated as outstanding

Tuesday, 23 November 2010

The Ofsted annual report shows a record number of academies rated 'outstanding' while 'inadequate' ratings across the schools sector doubled. ...

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Reading at an early age the key to success

Reading at an early age the key to success

Monday, 22 November 2010

All children to be given a phonics-based progress check in year 1 so teachers can identify those in need of extra support....

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Sarah Teather responds to claims about LA funding for children's centres

Sarah Teather responds to claims about LA funding for children's centres

Thursday, 18 November 2010

Children's Minister Sarah Teather responds to claims about local authority (LA) funding for children's centres. ...

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Gove announces expansion of academies programme

Gove announces expansion of academies programme

Wednesday, 17 November 2010

Eligibility for academy status to be opened up to benefit all schools. ...

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