Teacher training to ensure excellent teachers in every classroom
Teacher training qualifications to be free for the next two academic years to upskill teachers across the country
Updated: Fri May 27 2022
Education Secretary, Nadhim Zahawi, responds to the publication of the Independent National Child Safeguarding Practice Revie
The Education Secretary, Nadhim Zahawi, has responded to the publication of the Independent National Child Safeguarding Practice Review Panel's report following the tragic deaths of Arthur Labinjo-Hughes and Star Hobson. Education Secretary, Nadhim Zahawi, said: ...
Updated: Thu May 26 2022
National Professional Qualifications: how NPQs have transformed CPD in our Multi Academy Trust
Hear from Dave Ellison-Lee, Director of Education at RISE multi-academy trust, about why he thinks the new National Professional Qualifications will have a positive impact on staff development and pupil outcomes.
Updated: Thu May 26 2022
Teachers, your hard work is so appreciated: thank you for transforming children's lives!
On National Thank a Teacher Day, we're celebrating education staff for the huge impact they have all across England. Here are some of our favourite thank you messages from students, parents and colleagues so far.
Updated: Thu May 26 2022
How we're working with the Open University to help more people access higher and technical education where they live
People are set to benefit from high-quality higher education in their hometown, as the Open University partners up with further education providers to create more training to fill skills gaps and raise job prospects. Here's everything you need to know. ...
Updated: Wed May 25 2022
Next steps towards a stronger school system with all schools in strong trusts
Strategic delivery plans to be developed for each local area and region, starting with Education Investment Areas
Updated: Wed May 25 2022
Skills boost for local communities
The Open University to work with colleges to offer more high-quality higher and technical education.
Updated: Wed May 25 2022
How to make your school more water efficient
Laura Walton is the Water Efficiency and Education & Awareness Lead for DfE's Schools Water Strategy. In this blog, Laura introduces the strategy and gives some tips on how you can increase your water efficiency to help reduce your bills.
Updated: Tue May 24 2022
Joining up for the Jubilee
DCMS and library partners working together to mark Her Majesty the Queen's Platinum Jubilee
Updated: Tue May 24 2022
Minister Quince Oral Statement on childrens social care review
Children and Families Minister Will Quince addresses Parliament in response to the Independent Review of Children's Social Care
Updated: Tue May 24 2022
Our work to tackle spiking attacks on university students
Spiking is when people illegally drug victims, often by putting substances in their drinks or even by injecting them. In the last two years we've seen a rise in reports of spiking and, while the true scale of the issue ...
Updated: Tue May 24 2022
Spiking of university students to be tackled
Department for Education and Home Office launch a new working group dedicated to tackling the number of spiking attacks against students.
Updated: Tue May 24 2022
Fundamental shift in childrens social care set out
Government commits to major reforms to improve the lives of England's most vulnerable children and families.
Updated: Mon May 23 2022
How we're supporting families in need and keeping children safe
This week, the results of a yearlong piece of work into children's social care has been published. We are setting out initial new measures in response to recommendations set out in Josh MacAlister's independent review of children's social care, which ...
Updated: Mon May 23 2022
Numeracy support to boost maths skills for all the family
New online quiz launched to help adults improve numeracy skills.
Updated: Wed May 18 2022
Exam Season: All the resources you need including how we're making exams fair after disruption, revision help, and what to do
Exam season is upon us meaning up and down the country young people will be doing exams for their GCSEs, A levels, T Levels and other qualifications. We understand this can be a worrying time - especially for those students ...
Updated: Tue May 17 2022
How can I improve my maths skills? How the Multiply programme supports adult learners
Having a good understanding of numbers is vital for everyday life, from working out a restaurant bill, managing personal finances, cooking, or helping children with their homework. This National Numeracy Day (18 May) we have launched a new online quiz ...
Updated: Tue May 17 2022
Government suspends engagement with the NUS over antisemitism
Higher and Further Education Minister takes action in response to a series of antisemitism allegations against the National Union of Students (NUS).
Updated: Mon May 16 2022
First set of free Jubilee commemoration books arrive in primary schools
Education Secretary Nadhim Zahawi presents some of the first Queen Elizabeth: A Platinum Jubilee Celebration' books to children at Manor Park Primary School
Updated: Fri May 13 2022
Teacher bonuses and funding for schools to level up education
STEM teachers in disadvantaged schools to receive 3,000 tax-free payments per year over next three years along with new funding to improve school buildings
Updated: Fri May 13 2022
Everything you need to know about the Schools Bill
The new Schools Bill announced this week in the Queen's speech will underpin the government's ambition for every child to receive a world-class education, no matter where in the country they live. Below is everything you need to know about ...
Updated: Thu May 12 2022
Increased mental health support for children and young people
10 million to extend senior mental health lead training to reach more schools and colleges
Updated: Thu May 12 2022
New Schools Bill to boost education standards across the country
Bill will help spread opportunity, level up the country and boost our economy
Updated: Thu May 12 2022
Mental health and wellbeing support that prepares students for classroom learning
Thomas McMorrin and Sally Singh at City Academy Whitehawk share how they have developed a whole school approach to mental health and wellbeing.
Updated: Wed May 11 2022
Post-16 qualifications review: How it will affect you
Choosing your next steps at 16 can be a daunting process, which is why it's so important young people are able to pick from qualifications they know will give them the necessary skills to achieve their goals. We are reviewing ...
Updated: Wed May 11 2022