Apprenticeships are a great way to start a new career or learn new skills relevant to your job. They are brilliant options for people at every age to train in a huge range of sectors - from health and science to cybersecurity, marketing, and construction.
Our Climate and Sustainability Strategy is preparing schools for the climate issues we face, encouraging positive environmental behaviours and creating a better environment for children's futures. We want every setting, from early years to higher education, to join us in ...
The Department for Education (DfE) has announced four new non-executive members. The appointments bring a wealth of skills and experience to the department as we take forward our vital work - from giving the best start in life to our ...
Schools will make every effort to stay open in adverse weather conditions, however, the safety of pupils and teachers is a top priority. Here's everything you need to know.
In our latest blog post, Charlotte Dowd, Policy advisor and sector engagement lead, introduces us to DfE Connect. What is DfE Connect?DfE Connect is a free service from the Department for Education designed to make life easier for school business ...
Schools across the UK and Ukraine are coming together in an exciting new partnership focused on sharing stories and promoting reading for pleasure. The programme, part of the 100-Year Partnership between the two countries, aims to create connections between school ...
Artificial intelligence (AI) is changing how we work, making tasks more efficient and creating new opportunities. To adapt to these changes, people need training and skills to do well in a world shaped by AI. Giving people the skills they ...
Families shouldn't have to be out of pocket when it comes to setting their child up for school. That's why our new Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill will introduce measures to help with school uniform costs and introduce free breakfast ...
On snowy days schools make every effort to stay open but sometimes they must close or partially close if it's unsafe for pupils and teachers to attend. When there is a cold weather warning in place, many parents will be ...
Over 100 Brits who have made outstanding contributions to education, skills and children's social care in the UK have been recognised by the King in his New Year Honours. The nominees in the King's New Year's Honours List 2025 represent ...
The new Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill - sometimes referred to as the Children's Wellbeing Bill - introduces a wide variety of measures to help children and families, from school reform and home education to safeguarding. But how will this ...
The Department recognises that high quality teaching is the factor within school that makes the biggest difference to a child's education, giving them the knowledge and skills to succeed throughout life. We are committed to supporting teachers to stay in the profession and thrive.
Parents of children aged three and four will be thinking about submitting their applications to secure their child's place at primary school for the next academic year. The deadline is fast approaching and applying on time will boost your chances ...
T Levels are a post 16 education option alternative to A levels that include vocational study and the opportunity to get experience with employers through placements in industry. Here we show you some surprising career paths you can unlock with a T level qualification.
Families will soon be able to start accessing free breakfast clubs lasting 30 minutes for their children before school through our new free breakfast club programme. Find out more.
Jacqui Whiting is a Procurement and Contracts Manager at Our Lady of the Magnificat Multi-Academy Company (MAC), a family of 17 schools across Warwickshire and Worcestershire. Jacqui has used Get help buying for schools to buy multi-functional devices, grounds maintenance and catering.
We're holding an independent review to refresh the curriculum and statutory assessment system for 5- to 19 -year-olds. Here's how it will impact you.
Tax breaks for private schools will end from 2025 to enable better investment in state education, the Chancellor confirmed in the Budget 2024. We're removing the exemption so that 20% VAT will be added to education and boarding fees charged ...
On Wednesday 30 October, the Chancellor announced the government's Budget for 2025-26. Here's what it means for education.
For many, the start of the school term will mean mixing with different groups of people, which is why the autumn term is also known for its colds and bugs. While it's usually safe for parents and carers to send ...
The untold stories of Britain's Black ballet dancers will be put centre stage for the first time in a new touring exhibition in libraries. Funded by a £245,500 grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund, Into the Light: Pioneers of ...
Primary schools can now apply for the first phase of funding, with up to £150,000 of £15 million available to support up to 300 new or expanded nurseries to be open by September 2025. But what are school-based nurseries and who will benefit? Here's everything you need to know.
This October, Green Libraries Week returns to celebrate the work going on in libraries across the UK focused on sustainability, climate change and green action within their communities. During Green Libraries Week from 07 to 13 October, the Green Libraries Partnership is ...
Julie Noble is health, safety, and fire resilience technician for the risk protection arrangement (RPA), the DfE's alternative to commercial insurance. In this blog post, Julie talks about how schools' kitchen and laundry risk assessments and equipment checks are essential tools for keeping everyone safe.
The Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) measures how pupils are performing in certain subjects at school in countries around the world. It's run by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) and assesses the knowledge and skills in mathematics, reading and science of 15-year-olds internationally.
