Academies are a key part of the school system. They are schools that are Government funded but not controlled by local authorities (councils). Standalone academies benefit from significant autonomy over how they work while multi-academy trusts are groups of ...
On International Women in Engineering Day we celebrate the enormous contribution that female engineers make to the country, and the world. There are so many exciting engineering opportunities available offering a chance to secure a great career with higher wages. ...
In July 2021 we announced that, with exams going ahead this year, we will publish GCSE, AS, A Level and technical qualifications performance data for 2021/22 at school and college level. These are often referred to as league tables, although ...
Government announces up to 3 million of investment to close the gaps between university and NHS services
Our ground-breaking new qualifications, T Levels - equivalent in size to three A Levels - are proving hugely popular. We launched the first T Levels in 2020 and now we've added new courses to the growing list of subjects you ...
The Secretary of State sets out his ambitions for the school system, drawing on the Schools White Paper and Schools Bill currently passing through parliament
Liz Whetham shares her journey from being wary of MATs to embracing the benefits for her leadership, school staff and the student's outcomes.
Every five years, the United Nations (often known as the UN) asks us to report on our progress on how we are looking after the people and children we represent. These progress reports also give us the chance to showcase ...
Rail strikes are planned for the 21st, 23rd, and 25th June while the London Underground plans to strike on 21st June. The Secretary of State has called the plans a "crying shame" and said that he hopes these strikes will ...
We wanted to find out more about the DfE's new Schools Resource Management (SRM) strategy and what it means for schools, so we asked Rachael Davies and Shazia Fletcher, joint heads of the School Resource Management strategy team, to tell us about it.
New funding announced for infant school meals, as supermarkets and sport organisations pledge to support children through Holiday Activities and Food programme
Since 2018, the Holiday Activities and Food Programme (HAF) has been supporting thousands of children and families in the school holidays. We've been working closely with supermarkets like the Co-Op and Waitrose and sports organisations like the UEFA Women's EURO 2022 organisers on the ...
Student loan interest rates cut to 7.3% from 12% from September 2022.
Up to 75 new free schools including sixth forms, specialist and alternative provision settings will offer tailored support, levelling up opportunities for all.
A new, fairer system for bringing best international teachers to England will be launched alongside support to help overseas teachers integrate into teaching.
Minister Donelan's address to Higher Education Policy Institute's annual conference, appointing Professor Edward Peck CBE as the first Student Support Champion (09 June 2022).
All children in England between the ages of 5 and 16 are entitled to a free place at a state school. All state schools receive funding through their local authority or directly from the government. But there are different types ...
This post was updated on 11 June 2022 to reflect the announcement that student loan interest rates for current borrowers will be capped to protect them from a rise in inflation. The government has stepped in to ensure that in ...
We've published data that shows how many children from Ukraine have applied for and been offered school places since the start of the war. Here we answer your questions on the data. What does the data you've published show? It ...
Helping students be happy and healthy in their studies is crucial. That's why, thanks to the creation of the first ever Student Support Champion, students will soon be able to benefit from more joined-up support from their universities Here's everything ...
Every year on her official birthday the Queen honours people who have gone above and beyond in public service. The list, published today, includes a number of people honoured for their contributions to education. Among them are: Afia Choudhury OBE Afia ...
Every child should have the same opportunities to meet their potential regardless of their background or where they're from. That's why we have additional support for children from disadvantaged backgrounds. This includes providing free school meals, special support during school ...
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has published data on recent suicide rates amongst higher education students to help the sector gain a better understanding of how to prevent suicides. Here, we guide you through what this data shows and ...
Apprenticeships help people of all ages to develop the skills and experience they need to secure great careers in a wide range of industries. Because apprenticeships are designed by employers it means you will be learning the specific skills that ...
Funding for the Government's flagship education recovery programme to double for secondary schools next year, supporting pupils to catch up on lost learning
