Schools and colleges to receive 2.5 billion to upgrade buildings and boost school places
Major government investment to improve school and college buildings and support more school places from 2026.
Updated: Wed Mar 29 2023
The Apprenticeship Ambassador Network conference 28 March
Minister Robert Halfon yesterday spoke to the Apprenticeship Ambassador Network conference on the importance of high quality apprenticeships to the government skills agenda.
Updated: Wed Mar 29 2023
German Industry UK Panel Discussion on Apprenticeships and Skills
Minister Robert Halfon yesterday spoke about the UK government skills agenda and Germany's technical education system at a German Industry UK event in London.
Updated: Tue Mar 28 2023
Package to level up opportunities for the most disadvantaged pupils
Local Needs Funding to be allocated to 24 education cold spots around the country to help disadvantaged pupils.
Updated: Tue Mar 28 2023
How supported internships help young people with learning disabilities gain work experience
All children and young people should be able to reach their full potential and receive the right support as they progress into adult life. That's where supported internships come in, helping young people who have special needs or disabilities (SEND) ...
Updated: Mon Mar 27 2023
What are T Levels and how can they benefit me?
This article was first published on 10th February 2023. First launched in 2020, T Levels are proving increasingly popular. As more and more young people opt to take a T Level, we're giving schools and colleges a funding boost of ...
Updated: Mon Mar 27 2023
Government bans unregulated accommodation for young people in care
All supported accommodation providers for looked after 16- and 17-year-olds will be required to register with Ofsted and meet standards from October 2023
Updated: Thu Mar 23 2023
How we're helping people get into a career in construction
We're working with industry leaders and other government departments to help more people access high-quality training and careers in construction. From T Levels to apprenticeships to Skills Bootcamps, there are many routes into a job in construction for people of ...
Updated: Thu Mar 23 2023
Minister Robert Halfon speech to Holex Spring Network Event
Minister for Skills, Apprenticeships and Higher Education Robert Halfon's pre-recorded address on Adult Community Education and Learning.
Updated: Thu Mar 23 2023
Secretary of State launches Good Friday Agreement education resources
Secretary of State for Northern Ireland Chris Heaton-Harris has launched important new educational resources for pupils in Northern Ireland and across the UK as part of the programme to mark the 25th anniversary of the Belfast (Good Friday) Agreement.
Updated: Thu Mar 23 2023
Social Work Week: How to become a child and family social worker
Child and family social workers do vital work, helping to protect vulnerable children and change their lives for the better. Now is a great time to consider a career in social work. Over the next two years we will continue ...
Updated: Tue Mar 21 2023
Helping schools and trusts to buy goods and services
Kevin Draisey, Head of Procurement Operations, updates us on Get help buying for schools, and how state-funded schools and trusts can get the most out of this free service.
Updated: Mon Mar 20 2023
Budget 2023: What are 'returnerships' and who are they for?
We believe learning should be a lifelong process and that age should not be a barrier to upskilling, or retraining and getting the job you want. That's why we we've launched our 'returnerships' initiative to encourage adults over the age ...
Updated: Fri Mar 17 2023
Norovirus: Information for parents, schools, and early years providers if a child is sick
Cases of norovirus are on the rise, with outbreaks in nurseries and other early year settings returning to near pre-pandemic levels in February. For most people, it's an unpleasant and short-lived illness, but if your child is showing symptoms of ...
Updated: Fri Mar 17 2023
Teacher strikes latest: Joint statement from Government and education unions
Education Secretary, Gillian Keegan and the teaching unions have agreed to meet to talk about teacher pay, conditions and workload reduction. The National Education Union (NEU) has confirmed that there will be a period of calm for two weeks, with ...
Updated: Fri Mar 17 2023
Teacher strikes: An open letter to parents from Education Secretary Gillian Keegan
Education Secretary Gillian Keegan has written an open letter to parents setting out the latest on teacher strikes. Dear parents and carers, I'm writing to update you ahead of the strike action planned by the National Education Union on Wednesday ...
Updated: Tue Mar 14 2023
How are apprenticeships funded and what is the apprenticeship levy?
Apprenticeships allow people of all ages to earn while they learn and gain the skills they need to build a rewarding career. Since 2010, over 5.3 million apprentices have started their apprenticeship journey in a wide range of industries, from ...
Updated: Mon Mar 13 2023
What do children and young people learn in relationship, sex and health education
This article was first published on 30 November 2021. We want to make sure that young people understand what healthy relationships look like and how to navigate their personal lives in a positive, safe and healthy way. That's why we ...
Updated: Fri Mar 10 2023
Buying quality school meals using DfE-approved frameworks
As we celebrate International School Meals Day 2023 on 9 March, Charlotte Springthorpe, Customer Relationship Manager at Eastern Shires Purchasing Organisation (ESPO), highlights two new DfE approved catering frameworks.
Updated: Wed Mar 08 2023
International Women's Day 2023: How apprenticeships and T Levels support women in STEM careers
On International Women's Day, we celebrate the achievements of women around the world. It's also a moment to reflect on gender-based inequality and what we can all do to ensure that everyone has the same opportunities. Education can play an ...
Updated: Wed Mar 08 2023
School sports given huge boost to level the playing field for next generation of Lionesses
New standard for school sports will see girls and boys offered the same sports
Updated: Wed Mar 08 2023
Improving wellbeing support through senior mental health lead training
Karen Marsh, mental health lead at Southport College shares her college's experience of senior mental health lead training and how it's helped to further support its staff and students with their wellbeing.
Updated: Tue Mar 07 2023
National Careers Week 2023: Where young people can get advice on choosing the right career
Making decisions about your future career can seem overwhelming but National Careers Week (6th to 11th March 2023) is a great time to start thinking about it, whether you're at school, college or university. To help young people get the ...
Updated: Tue Mar 07 2023
Secondary school offer appeals: Everything you need to know
On 1 March, families of Year 6 pupils found out which secondary school offered them a place for September 2023. But what happens if your child wasn't offered a place at their top choice school? Here we talk you through ...
Updated: Tue Mar 07 2023
Student finance to be radically transformed from 2025
New, more flexible system introduced to empower adults to upskill or retrain throughout their working lives.
Updated: Tue Mar 07 2023