Government bans unregulated accommodation for young people in care
All supported accommodation providers for looked after 16- and 17-year-olds will be required to register with Ofsted and meet standards from October 2023
Updated: Thu Mar 23 2023
How we're helping people get into a career in construction
We're working with industry leaders and other government departments to help more people access high-quality training and careers in construction. From T Levels to apprenticeships to Skills Bootcamps, there are many routes into a job in construction for people of ...
Updated: Thu Mar 23 2023
Minister Robert Halfon speech to Holex Spring Network Event
Minister for Skills, Apprenticeships and Higher Education Robert Halfon's pre-recorded address on Adult Community Education and Learning.
Updated: Thu Mar 23 2023
Secretary of State launches Good Friday Agreement education resources
Secretary of State for Northern Ireland Chris Heaton-Harris has launched important new educational resources for pupils in Northern Ireland and across the UK as part of the programme to mark the 25th anniversary of the Belfast (Good Friday) Agreement.
Updated: Thu Mar 23 2023
Helping schools and trusts to buy goods and services
Kevin Draisey, Head of Procurement Operations, updates us on Get help buying for schools, and how state-funded schools and trusts can get the most out of this free service.
Updated: Mon Mar 20 2023
Budget 2023: What are 'returnerships' and who are they for?
We believe learning should be a lifelong process and that age should not be a barrier to upskilling, or retraining and getting the job you want. That's why we we've launched our 'returnerships' initiative to encourage adults over the age ...
Updated: Fri Mar 17 2023
Norovirus: Information for parents, schools, and early years providers if a child is sick
Cases of norovirus are on the rise, with outbreaks in nurseries and other early year settings returning to near pre-pandemic levels in February. For most people, it's an unpleasant and short-lived illness, but if your child is showing symptoms of ...
Updated: Fri Mar 17 2023
Teacher strikes latest: Joint statement from Government and education unions
Education Secretary, Gillian Keegan and the teaching unions have agreed to meet to talk about teacher pay, conditions and workload reduction. The National Education Union (NEU) has confirmed that there will be a period of calm for two weeks, with ...
Updated: Fri Mar 17 2023
Teacher strikes: An open letter to parents from Education Secretary Gillian Keegan
Education Secretary Gillian Keegan has written an open letter to parents setting out the latest on teacher strikes. Dear parents and carers, I'm writing to update you ahead of the strike action planned by the National Education Union on Wednesday ...
Updated: Tue Mar 14 2023
How are apprenticeships funded and what is the apprenticeship levy?
Apprenticeships allow people of all ages to earn while they learn and gain the skills they need to build a rewarding career. Since 2010, over 5.3 million apprentices have started their apprenticeship journey in a wide range of industries, from ...
Updated: Mon Mar 13 2023
What do children and young people learn in relationship, sex and health education
This article was first published on 30 November 2021. We want to make sure that young people understand what healthy relationships look like and how to navigate their personal lives in a positive, safe and healthy way. That's why we ...
Updated: Fri Mar 10 2023
Buying quality school meals using DfE-approved frameworks
As we celebrate International School Meals Day 2023 on 9 March, Charlotte Springthorpe, Customer Relationship Manager at Eastern Shires Purchasing Organisation (ESPO), highlights two new DfE approved catering frameworks.
Updated: Wed Mar 08 2023
International Women's Day 2023: How apprenticeships and T Levels support women in STEM careers
On International Women's Day, we celebrate the achievements of women around the world. It's also a moment to reflect on gender-based inequality and what we can all do to ensure that everyone has the same opportunities. Education can play an ...
Updated: Wed Mar 08 2023
School sports given huge boost to level the playing field for next generation of Lionesses
New standard for school sports will see girls and boys offered the same sports
Updated: Wed Mar 08 2023
Improving wellbeing support through senior mental health lead training
Karen Marsh, mental health lead at Southport College shares her college's experience of senior mental health lead training and how it's helped to further support its staff and students with their wellbeing.
Updated: Tue Mar 07 2023
National Careers Week 2023: Where young people can get advice on choosing the right career
Making decisions about your future career can seem overwhelming but National Careers Week (6th to 11th March 2023) is a great time to start thinking about it, whether you're at school, college or university. To help young people get the ...
Updated: Tue Mar 07 2023
Secondary school offer appeals: Everything you need to know
On 1 March, families of Year 6 pupils found out which secondary school offered them a place for September 2023. But what happens if your child wasn't offered a place at their top choice school? Here we talk you through ...
Updated: Tue Mar 07 2023
Student finance to be radically transformed from 2025
New, more flexible system introduced to empower adults to upskill or retrain throughout their working lives.
Updated: Tue Mar 07 2023
German given boost as part of new schools language programme
New flagship language programme launched, designed to boost the quality of language lessons in primary and secondary schools
Updated: Fri Mar 03 2023
How we are boosting our support for language lessons in schools
Learning modern foreign languages like French, German and Spanish is not only useful for when visiting abroad but can also boost your job prospects, as language skills are often highly valued by employers. That's why thousands of pupils will benefit ...
Updated: Fri Mar 03 2023
How does it feel to be an award-winning teacher?
Jackie Birch talks about her experience of winning the award for 'Teacher of the Year in a Primary School'.
Updated: Thu Mar 02 2023
How we are improving support for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)
We want all children and young people to have the same opportunity to meet their potential - including children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). Our ambitious new plan will create consistent, high standards of support ...
Updated: Thu Mar 02 2023
Message to parents of children with SEND from Claire Coutinho MP, Minister for Children, Wellbeing and Families
Parents know that their children only get one shot at education. However for some parents of children with Special Educational Needs and disabilities (SEND), getting their child that superb education that every child deserves can feel like a full-time job. ...
Updated: Thu Mar 02 2023
Transformational reform begins for children and young people with SEND
Plan for better, fairer access to high quality special educational needs and disabilities support
Updated: Thu Mar 02 2023
World Book Day 2023: 10 top tips for sharing books with young children and toddlers
Sharing books with babies and toddlers helps to inspire a lifelong love of reading. Reading can be a fun thing to do together and have a positive impact later in life, on things like school exam results, pupil wellbeing, and ...
Updated: Thu Mar 02 2023