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We urge Israel to resume negotiations with the Syrian government and to pursue a diplomatic solution: UK statement at the UN Security Council

We urge Israel to resume negotiations with the Syrian government and to pursue a diplomatic solution: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Monday, 22 June 2026

Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Chargé d’Affaires to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Syria....

Safer nurseries with 3,000 more surprise Ofsted visits

Safer nurseries with 3,000 more surprise Ofsted visits

Monday, 22 June 2026

New investment in early years safeguarding to deliver 3,000 more surprise Ofsted nursery visits, tougher checks and faster action to keep children saf...

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New deal for young people to end ‘degree by default’ culture and boost youth apprenticeships

New deal for young people to end ‘degree by default’ culture and boost youth apprenticeships

Monday, 22 June 2026

Government promises to deliver a “new deal for young people” with real opportunities to work and renewed social contract where hard work pays off...

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Government procurement to prioritise national security

Government procurement to prioritise national security

Friday, 19 June 2026

Chancellor and Chief Secretary to the Prime Minister announce new drive to use power of public spending to strengthen national security and economic r...

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£4,500 bonus to attract graduate teachers to deprived nurseries

£4,500 bonus to attract graduate teachers to deprived nurseries

Thursday, 18 June 2026

New push to get qualified nursery teachers into England's most deprived communities so nurseries can offer more childcare places, helping families sav...

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Local areas prepare new Experts at Hand teams

Local areas prepare new Experts at Hand teams

Wednesday, 17 June 2026

Local areas to begin increasing access to speech and language therapists, occupational therapists and educational psychologists from September 2026....

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Every child to get access to enriching activities to build skills and confidence for life

Every child to get access to enriching activities to build skills and confidence for life

Tuesday, 16 June 2026

Children in every part of the country to get access to enriching activities to beat isolation online and build connections in the real world...

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Inspection materials updated ahead of September 2026

Inspection materials updated ahead of September 2026

Friday, 12 June 2026

Ofsted has today published the first of our annual updates to the education inspection toolkits and operating guides....

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New natural history GCSE to grow next generation of green careers

New natural history GCSE to grow next generation of green careers

Friday, 12 June 2026

Biodiversity, conservation and human influences on the natural world among the topics of study, as public encouraged to have their say on the new qual...

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Record numbers of children with mental health support in schools

Record numbers of children with mental health support in schools

Wednesday, 10 June 2026

The government is on track to meet its manifesto promise that every school and college will have access to mental health support teams by the end of 2...

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Birthday bunk offs fuelling avoidable school absence

Birthday bunk offs fuelling avoidable school absence

Tuesday, 09 June 2026

New analysis shows children are up to 55% more likely to miss school on their birthday....

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Liz Kendall's speech at AI Adoption Summit

Liz Kendall's speech at AI Adoption Summit

Monday, 08 June 2026

Secretary of State for Science, Innovation, and Technology, Liz Kendall's speech to the AI Adoption Summit on Monday 8 June, 2026....

New?guidance on screen use for children aged 5–16?

New?guidance on screen use for children aged 5–16?

Monday, 08 June 2026

First-ever government guidance on healthy screen?use?for children aged 5–16?....

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Government hits 70% of pledge, two years into this parliament

Government hits 70% of pledge, two years into this parliament

Thursday, 04 June 2026

Over 3,000 more special and secondary teachers and over 1,600 in further education, backed by a post-pandemic record of those choosing to train to tea...

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Government backs family reunions for children in care

Government backs family reunions for children in care

Wednesday, 03 June 2026

Children in care and care leavers to be supported to build lifelong relationships, with £8.4 million delivered to expand Family Finding programmes...

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10 million free breakfasts served in schools across country

10 million free breakfasts served in schools across country

Wednesday, 03 June 2026

Over five million hours of childcare have been unlocked thanks to the government's Free Breakfast Club programme...

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Energy security, jobs and investment boost through climate action

Energy security, jobs and investment boost through climate action

Tuesday, 02 June 2026

Families and businesses will continue to reap the benefits of the clean energy transition in the coming decades....

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New action against hidden childcare costs to help families

New action against hidden childcare costs to help families

Tuesday, 26 May 2026

Education Secretary writes to the CMA to examine the childcare market and launches a free tool helping families find childcare and budget for costs. ...

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PM: Government turning progress into results for working people

PM: Government turning progress into results for working people

Saturday, 23 May 2026

The Prime Minister has set out how the government is delivering real progress now while rebuilding Britain’s foundations for the future.  ...

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£1bn boost to PE and school sport to end fitness postcode lottery

£1bn boost to PE and school sport to end fitness postcode lottery

Friday, 22 May 2026

Major funding to support new PE and school sport, with targeted support to ensure all children can access equal opportunities for activity. ...

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Government sets out next steps for children’s social care reforms

Government sets out next steps for children’s social care reforms

Thursday, 21 May 2026

New Implementation Plan sets out major reforms to child protection and social care, following ambitious Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Act 2026...

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Regional funding to train next generation of construction workers

Regional funding to train next generation of construction workers

Tuesday, 19 May 2026

£96 million?to be allocated to?create?tens of thousands of placements?on?building sites?across?the country to?plug skills gaps?and boost housebuilding...

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Education Secretary speech at Education World Forum

Education Secretary speech at Education World Forum

Monday, 18 May 2026

In her speech, Bridget Phillipson called on global leaders to join an International Alliance to deliver opportunity for all children with SEND....

New international alliance to support children with SEND

New international alliance to support children with SEND

Monday, 18 May 2026

Education Secretary calls on global leaders to join International Alliance to deliver opportunity for all children with SEND. ...

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Adults locked out of learning to access education with new reform

Adults locked out of learning to access education with new reform

Friday, 15 May 2026

Government announces first 130 universities and colleges approved to offer new bite-sized courses, with applications opening this September....

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£12.4 million boost to modernise foster care

£12.4 million boost to modernise foster care

Wednesday, 13 May 2026

New fund aims to make fostering more accessible and support more people to become carers, as part of wider drive to create 10,000 new foster places....

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North East AI drive to boost local skills and business growth opportunities

North East AI drive to boost local skills and business growth opportunities

Tuesday, 12 May 2026

Primary school children and teachers set to gain AI and digital skills as North East AI Growth Zone Taskforce meets to drive local opportunity...

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New missions to transform childhoods of most disadvantaged

New missions to transform childhoods of most disadvantaged

Saturday, 09 May 2026

New education missions launched to open doors for children in the most under-served communities...

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Lee Owston's speech at the Schools and Academies Show

Lee Owston's speech at the Schools and Academies Show

Friday, 08 May 2026

Ofsted's National Director for Education, Lee Owston, spoke at the Schools and Academies Show in London....

Families to save up to £1,000 as children’s reforms become law

Families to save up to £1,000 as children’s reforms become law

Thursday, 30 April 2026

Cost-of-living measures become law, including free breakfast clubs, expanded free school meals and limits of branded uniforms ...

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