Teacher training to ensure excellent teachers in every classroom
Teacher training qualifications to be free for the next two academic years to upskill teachers across the country
Updated: Fri May 27 2022
Education Secretary, Nadhim Zahawi, responds to the publication of the Independent National Child Safeguarding Practice Revie
The Education Secretary, Nadhim Zahawi, has responded to the publication of the Independent National Child Safeguarding Practice Review Panel's report following the tragic deaths of Arthur Labinjo-Hughes and Star Hobson. Education Secretary, Nadhim Zahawi, said: ...
Updated: Thu May 26 2022
National Professional Qualifications: how NPQs have transformed CPD in our Multi Academy Trust
Hear from Dave Ellison-Lee, Director of Education at RISE multi-academy trust, about why he thinks the new National Professional Qualifications will have a positive impact on staff development and pupil outcomes.
Updated: Thu May 26 2022
How we're working with the Open University to help more people access higher and technical education where they live
People are set to benefit from high-quality higher education in their hometown, as the Open University partners up with further education providers to create more training to fill skills gaps and raise job prospects. Here's everything you need to know. ...
Updated: Wed May 25 2022
Next steps towards a stronger school system with all schools in strong trusts
Strategic delivery plans to be developed for each local area and region, starting with Education Investment Areas
Updated: Wed May 25 2022
Skills boost for local communities
The Open University to work with colleges to offer more high-quality higher and technical education.
Updated: Wed May 25 2022
How to make your school more water efficient
Laura Walton is the Water Efficiency and Education & Awareness Lead for DfE's Schools Water Strategy. In this blog, Laura introduces the strategy and gives some tips on how you can increase your water efficiency to help reduce your bills.
Updated: Tue May 24 2022
Minister Quince Oral Statement on childrens social care review
Children and Families Minister Will Quince addresses Parliament in response to the Independent Review of Children's Social Care
Updated: Tue May 24 2022
Our work to tackle spiking attacks on university students
Spiking is when people illegally drug victims, often by putting substances in their drinks or even by injecting them. In the last two years we've seen a rise in reports of spiking and, while the true scale of the issue ...
Updated: Tue May 24 2022
Spiking of university students to be tackled
Department for Education and Home Office launch a new working group dedicated to tackling the number of spiking attacks against students.
Updated: Tue May 24 2022
Fundamental shift in childrens social care set out
Government commits to major reforms to improve the lives of England's most vulnerable children and families.
Updated: Mon May 23 2022
Numeracy support to boost maths skills for all the family
New online quiz launched to help adults improve numeracy skills.
Updated: Wed May 18 2022
Exam Season: All the resources you need including how we're making exams fair after disruption, revision help, and what to do
Exam season is upon us meaning up and down the country young people will be doing exams for their GCSEs, A levels, T Levels and other qualifications. We understand this can be a worrying time - especially for those students ...
Updated: Tue May 17 2022
Government suspends engagement with the NUS over antisemitism
Higher and Further Education Minister takes action in response to a series of antisemitism allegations against the National Union of Students (NUS).
Updated: Mon May 16 2022
First set of free Jubilee commemoration books arrive in primary schools
Education Secretary Nadhim Zahawi presents some of the first Queen Elizabeth: A Platinum Jubilee Celebration' books to children at Manor Park Primary School
Updated: Fri May 13 2022
Teacher bonuses and funding for schools to level up education
STEM teachers in disadvantaged schools to receive 3,000 tax-free payments per year over next three years along with new funding to improve school buildings
Updated: Fri May 13 2022
Everything you need to know about the Schools Bill
The new Schools Bill announced this week in the Queen's speech will underpin the government's ambition for every child to receive a world-class education, no matter where in the country they live. Below is everything you need to know about ...
Updated: Thu May 12 2022
Increased mental health support for children and young people
10 million to extend senior mental health lead training to reach more schools and colleges
Updated: Thu May 12 2022
New Schools Bill to boost education standards across the country
Bill will help spread opportunity, level up the country and boost our economy
Updated: Thu May 12 2022
Mental health and wellbeing support that prepares students for classroom learning
Thomas McMorrin and Sally Singh at City Academy Whitehawk share how they have developed a whole school approach to mental health and wellbeing.
Updated: Wed May 11 2022
Claims that having academy status makes schools less likely to be rated good or outstanding are misleading - here's why
We're aware of claims that suggest that schools with academy status are less likely to get good or outstanding Ofsted ratings than their council run counterparts. These claims are misleading - and here's why. Firstly it's useful to explain ...
Updated: Tue May 10 2022
How we're helping people learn new skills regardless of their age through the Lifelong Loan Entitlement
We want people to be able to learn, upskill and retrain over the course of their lifetime. That's why we are introducing the Lifetime Loan Entitlement. It will provide learners with a loan entitlement to the equivalent of four years ...
Updated: Fri May 06 2022
Top tips for exam preparation this summer
This year students will sit exams set and assessed by exam boards including GCSEs, A levels, T Levels and more. For many young people this will be the first time you are taking formal exams and assessments so it may ...
Updated: Fri May 06 2022
Everything you need to know about SATs
This month most pupils in year six will take the key stage 2 (KS2) national curriculum tests - commonly known as SATs. These tests, alongside teacher assessment of English writing and science, are used to measure school performance and to ...
Updated: Thu May 05 2022
How we work with our community to tackle the root causes of persistent absences
Janice Allen is the Headteacher at Falinge Park High School, here she discusses how they work closely with a number of local charities to support the school's drive to improve attendance.
Updated: Thu May 05 2022