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
Working together to tackle attendance in rural communities
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.
Updated: Thu Nov 16 2023
How pupils and schools are benefiting from Artsmark in Ellesmere Port
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.
Updated: Wed Nov 15 2023
How schools, childcare settings and colleges can claim a free portrait of King Charles III
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 ...
Updated: Wed Nov 15 2023
How does it feel to be an award-winning Early Career Teacher?
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.
Updated: Tue Nov 14 2023
Anti-bullying week 2023: 5 ways we support schools to deal with bullying
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 ...
Updated: Mon Nov 13 2023
Skills training to be transformed with innovative projects
People across the country set to benefit from more skills training, with £200 million to help them launch careers in key industries.
Updated: Fri Nov 10 2023
Free funding available for National Professional Qualifications (NPQs) for teachers and school leaders
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.
Updated: Wed Nov 08 2023
How to boost your maths skills for free
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 ...
Updated: Wed Nov 08 2023
Flexible and part time jobs: why teaching in further education could be a great next step
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 ...
Updated: Tue Nov 07 2023
Top tips and ideas for encouraging strong attendance
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.
Updated: Tue Nov 07 2023
What is a green job? Everything you need to know
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 ...
Updated: Tue Nov 07 2023
How we're protecting Jewish students on university campuses
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 ...
Updated: Mon Nov 06 2023
Free school transport explained: From who's eligible to how it works
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 ...
Updated: Fri Nov 03 2023
Joined up, school-based support that works for every child
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.
Updated: Thu Nov 02 2023
Our pupils find joy learning in smaller groups
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.
Updated: Thu Nov 02 2023
How the Early Career Framework (ECF) is supporting teachers in my school
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.
Updated: Tue Oct 31 2023
New support for teachers powered by Artificial Intelligence
£2million investment in Oak National Academy to improve and expand Artificial Intelligence tools for teachers.
Updated: Tue Oct 31 2023
Investment in childcare boosted by new resources and online tools
More nursery and early years places and spaces to be delivered, with an online childcare eligibility checker to give information about new support.
Updated: Fri Oct 27 2023
Government continues childrens social care reform
Funding for over 460 new children's social worker apprenticeship opportunities across the country.
Updated: Thu Oct 26 2023
Education Secretary's letter to parents: You have the right to see RSHE lesson material
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 ...
Updated: Wed Oct 25 2023
Education Secretary says parents can see sex education material
Education Secretary's letters make crystal clear that schools must share relationships, sex and health education (RSHE) curriculum material with parents.
Updated: Tue Oct 24 2023