New British Sign Language GCSE heading for classrooms
The new GCSE will provide pupils with the opportunity to learn how to effectively communicate using British Sign Language.
Updated: Thu Dec 21 2023
Gender questioning children: Everything you need to know about new draft guidance for schools
In recent years, an increasing number of children have been questioning their gender. This is why we have published new guidance for teachers on how best to support these students in schools and colleges. In England, children can't obtain a ...
Updated: Tue Dec 19 2023
Government funding for schools in England at a record high
Funding for mainstream schools and high needs is increasing to the highest ever in real terms per pupil.
Updated: Tue Dec 19 2023
Parent first approach at the core of new guidance on gender questioning children
Schools and colleges told that parents should be involved in decisions affecting their children.
Updated: Tue Dec 19 2023
Englands first ever kinship care strategy launches
Backed by £20 million, strategy shines spotlight on the incredible extended family members keeping children out of care.
Updated: Fri Dec 15 2023
First step towards introducing the Advanced British Standard
Consultation launched to shape the development of the new Advanced British Standard as part of the Prime Minister's priority to deliver a world class education.
Updated: Thu Dec 14 2023
Flexible working in our school
Emily Crow, deputy director at London South Teaching School Hub, shares Charles Dickens' approach to flexible working and her experience of the benefits it has brought to the school community.
Updated: Thu Dec 14 2023
The Advanced British Standard: Everything you need to know
The Prime Minister has announced plans to develop a new qualification framework called the Advanced British Standard for 16 to 18-year-olds which will bring together the best of A levels and T levels into a single qualification framework. The Advanced ...
Updated: Thu Dec 14 2023
Artificial intelligence in schools - everything you need to know
Artificial intelligence (AI) is here to stay - it's already having a positive impact across society, including in the education sector. We believe it could be used to improve our education system, for example, early research suggests it could be ...
Updated: Wed Dec 06 2023
England among highest performing western countries in education
England is among the highest performing European and western countries in global education study.
Updated: Tue Dec 05 2023
Sustainable drainage systems for schools - environmentally friendly flood prevention
Amy Greenough, DfE's lead for the Schools Water Strategy, talks about the sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) projects her team has worked on in partnership with water companies and Lead Local Flood Authorities (LLFA), to reduce the surface water flood risk across the school estate.
Updated: Mon Dec 04 2023
How tutoring is helping to improve pupils' attendance
In this blog, a teacher, tutor and pupil from Nottingham Emmanuel School explain how they've seen tutoring improve attendance.
Updated: Fri Dec 01 2023
When can I apply for 15 hours free childcare?
We're expanding free government-funded childcare so that thousands more parents won't have to choose between a career and a family. Currently, parents who work and earn the equivalent of 16 hours a week at the National Minimum Wage, and earn ...
Updated: Thu Nov 30 2023
Date set for new childcare offer applications
Applications open on 2nd January for the first wave of new government-funded childcare offers.
Updated: Wed Nov 29 2023
Greater protections for children from future strike action
Proposals will put in place protections for children's education and provide certainty for parents. Minimum service levels to be in place by next academic year.
Updated: Wed Nov 29 2023
School leaders tips on their pupil premium strategy
In these 3 blogs, school leaders explain how they use pupil premium funding to improve the educational outcomes of disadvantaged pupils in their schools.
Updated: Wed Nov 29 2023
New research paves way for Artificial Intelligence in education
Over 500 respondents contributed to the Department for Education's call for evidence on generative AI.
Updated: Tue Nov 28 2023
The difference ending term well makes to pupil attendance
Richard Prime, the headteacher at Dame Elizabeth Cadbury School, explains the 6 steps schools can take to help ensure fantastic attendance on Fridays and during final weeks of term.
Updated: Fri Nov 24 2023
Autumn Statement 2023: what does it mean for apprenticeships?
The Chancellor Jeremy Hunt outlined the latest plans for the British economy in the 2023 Autumn Statement on 22 November. You can read more about this year's autumn statement here. The Chancellor focused on economic growth, making it clear that building ...
Updated: Thu Nov 23 2023
Looking to review your school's insurance? Check out the benefits of RPA - DfE's alternative to commercial insurance
Are you reviewing your school or trust's insurance arrangements this autumn? Louise Green works in the Department for Education's Schools Commercial Team. In this blog post, Louise talks about the benefits of the DfE's Risk Protection Arrangement (RPA), an alternative to commercial insurance for state funded schools.
Updated: Thu Nov 23 2023
More children score full marks in their times tables check
29% of children scored full marks in their Multiplication Table Check in 2023, up from 27% in 2022.
Updated: Thu Nov 23 2023
Robert Halfon UUK Mental Health conference speech
Higher Education Minister Robert Halfon delivered a speech at the Universities UK conference on mental health in higher education in London on 21 November 2023.
Updated: Wed Nov 22 2023
Teaching Awards Silver Winner shares top tips for school leaders
Award-Winning Julie Deville, CEO of Extol Academy Trust, talks about her career and shares some top tips for fellow school leaders.
Updated: Mon Nov 20 2023
Getting your school ready for winter
Paul McKeown works in the Department for Education's Water Strategy Team. In this blog post, Paul shares some useful tips to help prepare your school for winter and reduce the risk of disruption that adverse weather conditions can bring.
Updated: Fri Nov 17 2023
Additional support materials for GCSE exams in 2024
The Department has asked Ofqual to make arrangements to continue providing formulae and equation sheets for GCSE exams in 2024.
Updated: Thu Nov 16 2023