Read about how schools have been sharing daily attendance data with DfE and making use of the Monitor Your School Attendance (MYSA) service - a free, secure tool that helps them visualise the data and monitor, manage and improve pupil attendance.
For Artsmark Celebration Week we're shining a light on the amazing work of schools who've received Artsmark accreditation for their commitment to arts and cultural education. Emily Reid, assistant headteacher at St. Bernard's School in Cheshire, shares details on the Artsmark journeys of schools across Ellesmere Port.
Schools, childcare, further education colleges and other education settings in England can apply for a free framed portrait of King Charles III celebrate the new reign. The portraits can be displayed in public buildings across the country as a tribute ...
Daniel Callaghan, Teacher at Thorpe Primary in Bradford, won the Silver Award for Outstanding New Teacher of the Year at the National Teaching Awards 2023. In this blog, he talks about his experience as an Early Career Teacher (ECT) and shares some top tips.
Bullying in school or college can have a devastating effect on children, young people and their families. We're committed to helping schools tackle bullying, supporting them to create a calm environment where everyone feels safe. Here are 5 ways we're ...
People across the country set to benefit from more skills training, with £200 million to help them launch careers in key industries.
Teachers are the foundation of the education system - there are no great schools without great teachers. Alistair Guest from the DfE's NPQ Policy Unit talks to Dave Ellison-Lee, Director of Education at RISE multi-academy trust about his experience of the departments support for teachers and leaders to develop their expertise.
Maths skills are vital for everyday life and work. Adults with a good grasp of numbers have a greater chance of getting a job and having higher wages. If you want to improve your confidence with numbers, there is a ...
Many working parents who juggle childcare and a career might be looking for better flexibility in their working lives, and teaching in further education is one option to explore. It's a route that allows you to continue working in your ...
Sarah Cox, headteacher of Willows Primary Academy in Grimsby (part of DELTA Academies Trust) tells us about the many successful initiatives they use to tackle attendance challenges at school.
Jobs that contribute to preserving or restoring the environment and our planet are referred to as 'green jobs'. Many industries are looking to adapt their products and processes to help tackle climate change, such as exploring the use of renewable ...
The unfolding tragedy in the Middle East is having devastating consequences. Israel suffered the worst terror attack in its history, and Palestinian civilians in Gaza are experiencing a growing humanitarian crisis. Following the attacks by Hamas on 7 October in ...
When choosing which schools to apply for, it is important to consider how your child will get there. Some children are eligible for free travel, but this isn't the case for everyone. Most parents should expect to be responsible for ...
Kate Sandall, Senior Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) Practitioner, explains her role in making sure children can meaningfully access mental health support, and the difference joined up working between health, education and care can make.
Morden Mount Primary School is a mixed community school with pupils aged 3 to 11, located in Greenwich, London. Kemisola Okhani, Deputy Headteacher shares her experience using tutoring to further support pupils in their learning.
Emily Clark is the Principal of Edington Victoria Academy in Doncaster. In this blog, she shares her school's experience of implementing ECF-based induction and how Early Career Teachers (ECTs) have responded to the reforms.
£2million investment in Oak National Academy to improve and expand Artificial Intelligence tools for teachers.
More nursery and early years places and spaces to be delivered, with an online childcare eligibility checker to give information about new support.
Funding for over 460 new children's social worker apprenticeship opportunities across the country.
Dear parents and carers, You may be aware of concerns about inappropriate materials being used in some cases to teach relationships, sex and health education (RSHE) in schools and parents who have had difficulty accessing these materials. This Government is ...
Education Secretary's letters make crystal clear that schools must share relationships, sex and health education (RSHE) curriculum material with parents.
Measles is an infection that spreads very easily and for some people can cause serious problems. Cases of the virus are rising across England, including among children. There's no specific medical treatment for measles, so it's important to get vaccinated ...
We want to make sure that young people can make informed decisions about their health, wellbeing and relationships, in a sensitive way that is appropriate for their age. Parents need to have confidence in what their children are being taught ...
We're working to introduce minimum service levels in schools and colleges to protect children, young people and parents from the damaging impact of future strike action. The follows the disruption during industrial action last academic year, which resulted in over ...
Minimum servicelLevels to protect children and young people's education are set to be introduced in schools and colleges, the Government has announced.
