Stamford to Sutton (and beyond); visiting library branches across England.
Baroness Sanderson writes about her first set of library visits as Chair of the new advisory panel on public libraries.
Updated: Thu Oct 13 2022
Boost for teacher training bursaries by up to 10,000 a year
Over 180 million now available to attract trainee teachers in high priority subjects for courses starting in 2023/24.
Updated: Wed Oct 12 2022
How we're helping young people find their next step in education and training
Here's how we're helping young people find their next step in education and training and navigate the many options available to them. Qualifications that combine work and study Apprenticeships Apprenticeships are a brilliant option for people of all ages to ...
Updated: Tue Oct 11 2022
YPO's Buildings in Use framework explained
In this blog post, Megan Grimshaw, Procurement Projects Delivery Lead at YPO, highlights YPO's Buildings in Use framework, which includes both catering and cleaning lots as well as much more. Megan will explain what the framework can offer, how it works, and how it can benefit schools. If you are looking for a catering service or want to outsource your cleaning, this could be the framework for you.
Updated: Tue Oct 11 2022
Bumper 24 million to boost childrens literacy
Primary school pupils to benefit from phonics and literacy teaching thanks to new government funding.
Updated: Mon Oct 10 2022
Improving wellbeing support for pupils through senior mental health lead training
Charlotte Reed from Bosmere Junior School tells us about her experience of senior mental health lead training and how it's helped improved her school's staff and pupil wellbeing support.
Updated: Fri Oct 07 2022
The School Census - what you need to know
One of our key roles is monitoring the school system to understand how well it is working and how things are changing. A key tool in doing this is the School Census, which is where we gather information about how ...
Updated: Fri Oct 07 2022
How we will reduce crime by supporting people to get jobs after prison through apprenticeships
Apprenticeships help people get the skills that employers want and need, and we know employment is one of the best tools in reducing reoffending. Prisoners across England who are eligible for release on temporary licence and nearing the end of ...
Updated: Tue Oct 04 2022
Prisoners start as apprentices at big name employers
Prisoners at open prisons in England are to start high-quality apprenticeships at big name employers thanks to change in law and the Government's skills agenda.
Updated: Tue Oct 04 2022
Black History Month: How black history is taught in our schools
October is Black History Month in the UK and a time to celebrate the contribution black people have made over the centuries in shaping the dynamic and diverse country we have today. Black History Month is about celebrating and sharing knowledge; celebrating ...
Updated: Fri Sep 30 2022
Exams head back to normality in 2023
Government and Ofqual confirm exam arrangements for students in 2023.
Updated: Fri Sep 30 2022
How we're making teacher training better and more accessible
Children learn best with brilliant teachers at the front of the classroom. That's why teacher training is so important. We're creating an excellent teacher development system and transforming the support teachers receive at every stage of their career - all ...
Updated: Thu Sep 29 2022
Let's thank our teachers for educating, inspiring and moving mountains for future generations
Alastair Field, headteacher at Roundhay School's Primary Campus in Leeds, shares why he believes a key part of his role is to spread the word about his fantastic team and the remarkable things they do for their students.
Updated: Thu Sep 29 2022
Return to university - what you should know this autumn term
The new university term started for most students this month. Whether you are a fresher or a returning student, we have pulled together answers to some of the important topics that you might have wondered about as you head into ...
Updated: Wed Sep 28 2022
Using the National Tutoring Programme to support students with SEND
Deputy Headteacher, Rebecca Kingston explains how their school have partnered with MyTutor through the National Tutoring Programme (NTP) to support students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
Updated: Wed Sep 28 2022
A new and improved framework for hiring supply teachers and other temporary staff
Crown Commercial Service (CCS) has launched a new and improved version of its agency supply framework. Tom Harper is the Supply Teachers Category Manager at CCS. In this blog post, Tom will highlight the improvements to the framework and how you can access it.
Updated: Mon Sep 26 2022
Update on childcare reforms
The Chancellor, Kwasi Kwarteng, has confirmed today that helping people access affordable childcare continues to be one of the government's top priorities. The UK has some of the highest quality childcare provision in the world, but it is also one ...
Updated: Fri Sep 23 2022
200 million of funding announced to address the disadvantage gap
Funding will increase access to English and maths schemes in schools, and the Education Endowment Foundation is backed to continue to improve attainment.
Updated: Mon Sep 05 2022
Attendance drive steps up as new term starts for millions of pupils
Families will receive targeted support to improve school attendance with new advice and innovative interventions for schools this term.
Updated: Fri Sep 02 2022
Back to school week - Everything you need to know about school attendance
Face-to-face education is important in helping pupils to fulfil their potential. During school time we believe pupils should be in class with their teachers and peers and enjoying all the benefits that brings. Parents or carers of a child have ...
Updated: Fri Sep 02 2022
Back to school week - school uniform, what you need to know?
We believe uniforms provide a sense of belonging for students. They are helpful in fostering a good learning environment and can promote the ethos of a school. They can also reduce peer pressure at school for the latest clothes and ...
Updated: Fri Sep 02 2022
How we're helping communities boost skills and get more people into jobs locally
Boosting the nation's skills is at the very heart of our plans to make sure more people have the opportunity to secure a good, well-paid jobs that are closer to where they live. That's why we are investing millions ...
Updated: Wed Aug 31 2022
Back to School Week - when do schools and colleges go back?
Most pupils will have enjoyed at least six weeks off school during the summer. However, term dates and holiday lengths will vary depending on the local council, school and college. Some schools and colleges return from 1 September, but many ...
Updated: Fri Aug 26 2022
Coventry Libraries - a new home for digital culture
Dave Lloyd from Coventry Libraries writes about Digital Spaces in Coventry Libraries.
Updated: Fri Aug 26 2022
GCSE and VTQ results - what do the stats show?
Today, more than half a million of pupils across the country are getting their results for GCSEs and vocational and technical qualifications (VTQs) at level 2 and below, to secure their next steps into A Levels, T Levels, apprenticeships, or ...
Updated: Thu Aug 25 2022