Government funding boost kickstarts delivery of historic new free childcare offers
£204 million cash boost given to nurseries to support the expansion of childcare places
Updated: Fri Jul 07 2023
Minister Coutinhos speech to Policy Exchange on free speech
Minister for Children, Wellbeing and Families, Claire Coutinho delivered a speech to Policy Exchange on the Higher Education Freedom of Speech Act.
Updated: Fri Jul 07 2023
Minister Halfons National Education Opportunities Network speech
Minister for Skills, Apprenticeships and Higher Education, Robert Halfon yesterday (06 July 2023) addressed the National Education Opportunities Network's Summer Symposium.
Updated: Fri Jul 07 2023
Education Secretary addressed the LGA Annual Conference
Education Secretary Gillian Keegan yesterday addressed the Local Government Association.
Updated: Thu Jul 06 2023
Preventing, identifying and supporting Children Missing Education
Three education and local authority leads share how they work to take preventative action and intervene where necessary to help ensure the most vulnerable children and young people remain in education.
Updated: Mon Jul 03 2023
Top UK apprenticeship employers celebrated
Top 100 large employers and 50 SMEs across the country have been recognised for the quality of their apprenticeship programmes.
Updated: Mon Jul 03 2023
All state secondary schools now have a life-saving defibrillator
5,435 defibrillators have been delivered to 3,066 secondary schools in England.
Updated: Fri Jun 30 2023
How we are keeping school buildings safe
All pupils should be able to learn in buildings that are fit for purpose, and nothing is more important than the safety of pupils and teachers. That's why we have been investing in keeping schools all over the country in ...
Updated: Wed Jun 28 2023
Alternatives to A Levels and university: What you need to know
Thinking about what's next after you leave school? Gaining a university degree is just one option and there are many different paths you could take, from apprenticeships to higher technical qualifications. And while it's compulsory for young people to be ...
Updated: Tue Jun 27 2023
What is Clearing and when does it open in 2023?
Clearing is a term you might have heard in the context of university applications, but do you know what it means? Some people might think that you can only apply through Clearing if you haven't met the grade requirements of ...
Updated: Tue Jun 27 2023
How using Air Cleaning Units have improved our learning environment
Richard Lane, CEO at Mercia Primary Academy Trust, shares how his school is using CO2 monitors and Air Cleaning Units to manage ventilation for a healthier learning environment. What has the impact of using CO2 monitors been on managing ventilation ...
Updated: Fri Jun 23 2023
How we are helping families with healthy eating and activities in the summer holidays
We know that school holidays can be difficult for some families, with children at risk of missing out on healthy meals, activities, and learning opportunities. That's why the Holiday Activity and Food Programme (HAF) has been supporting children and families in the school holidays since 2018. ...
Updated: Fri Jun 23 2023
International Women in Engineering Day 2023: How you can join the next generation of engineers
International Women in Engineering Day celebrates the contributions of women in the field of engineering and science, and the impact their work has on shaping the world. With so many women breaking down barriers, it's time to inspire the next ...
Updated: Fri Jun 23 2023
Minister Halfon speech at the Skills for Growth Conference
Minister for Skills, Apprenticeships and Higher Education Robert Halfon yesterday addressed the Skills for Growth Conference.
Updated: Fri Jun 23 2023
Minister Halfon addresses the Sixth Form Colleges Association
Minister for Skills, Apprenticeships and Higher Education Robert Halfon yesterday delivered a speech to the Sixth Form Colleges Association.
Updated: Thu Jun 22 2023
National Windrush Day: How we teach children about Black history
National Windrush Day 2023 marks the 75th anniversary of the arrival of the passengers of the Empire Windrush to the UK. The day celebrates the vital contribution and achievements of the Windrush generation and their descendants. The freedom and flexibility of ...
Updated: Thu Jun 22 2023
Without skills, businesses are driving with the handbrake on
Top employers working with government at new Skills for Growth conference to address skills shortages and drive economic growth.
Updated: Thu Jun 22 2023
Thank you, teachers, for all of your hard work and determination!
Seana Henry, headteacher at Belleville Wix Academy talks about how she grew up admiring teachers, and then became one herself. Generations of amazing teachers My mum was a teacher at the primary school I went to as a child, I remember going ...
Updated: Wed Jun 21 2023
Planning our vision for music education
Dr Steven Berryman, Director of creativity, music and culture at The Charter Schools Educational Trust explains their vision for music education. Our vision As the Director of creativity, music and culture across the family of schools in the Charter Trust, ...
Updated: Mon Jun 19 2023
King's birthday honours list 2023: Near 100 honoured for contributions to education and childcare
For the King's first Birthday Honours, we're delighted that almost one hundred people have been recognised for their contributions to education. The list includes foster carers, campaigners, educators and fundraisers from across the country. "For the King's first Birthday Honours, ...
Updated: Fri Jun 16 2023
British Sign Language GCSE moves one step closer to the classroom
New GCSE will be the first of its kind and will teach students how to communicate through sign language.
Updated: Thu Jun 15 2023
Education Secretary addresses London Tech Week
Gillian Keegan yesterday discussed the importance of digital skills and artificial intelligence at London Tech Week.
Updated: Thu Jun 15 2023
Optimise the benefits of the National Tutoring Programme (NTP)
Jody Clarke is the deputy headteacher of Wood Green Academy, a secondary school in Wednesbury in the West Midlands. He shares advice for schools on optimising the benefits of tutoring by using a combination of school-led tutoring and academic ...
Updated: Thu Jun 15 2023
New board to oversee Governments plan to improve music education
The Government yesterday launched a new music Education Monitoring Board with a wide range of expertise.
Updated: Wed Jun 14 2023
New drive to better understand the role of AI in education
Education Secretary to address benefits of technology in education at London Tech Week.
Updated: Wed Jun 14 2023