Catch up learning accelerates with 10m for maths and literacy
A series of programmes to help disadvantaged pupils boost their maths and literacy skills will be delivered from January
Updated: Wed Dec 15 2021
What you need to know about daily testing for COVID-19 contacts
We have said that being in school and early years settings is vital for protecting young people's education. We have set out the ways we are protecting education and regular testing is a key mitigation to ensure children do not ...
Updated: Wed Dec 15 2021
Five ways we're protecting education
Being in school and early years settings is vital for protecting young people's education and preventing pupils from falling behind. It's also really important that children are able to be among their peers and teachers for both their mental health ...
Updated: Tue Dec 14 2021
How getting a booster will help protect education
The new Omicron COVID-19 variant is spreading fast. Anyone who is unvaccinated or who hasn't had their booster is at even greater risk from COVID-19 and more serious illness. On Sunday 12 December, the Prime Minister, together with the NHS ...
Updated: Tue Dec 14 2021
How we're supporting students with their mental health
Going to university is a fun and exciting time for most students - but it comes with unique challenges and stresses and can be extremely difficult for many who choose to go. But we want all students to get the ...
Updated: Tue Dec 14 2021
How schools are managing attendance effectively
Schools across the country have developed a range of approaches to support regular attendance amongst their pupils and drive down rates of persistent absence. In this blog post, schools who have had success in increasing attendance rates share what works for them.
Updated: Mon Dec 13 2021
Education Secretary launches new attendance alliance
Leading experts come together to supercharge efforts to improve school attendance
Updated: Fri Dec 10 2021
Training and more testing to help people become HGV drivers
First intensive short courses in HGV driving get under way to help tackle skills shortages and support up to 11,000 people launching new careers in the logistics sector.
Updated: Fri Dec 10 2021
Teenagers and testing fatigue, 4 top tips to keep your students testing
Keeping students engaged in regular COVID-19 testing can be challenging. We invited schools and colleges with high numbers of students testing and reporting results to share their ideas on how to keep students testing.
Updated: Thu Dec 09 2021
What does Covid Plan B mean for schools, colleges, universities and early years?
Yesterday, the Prime Minister announced the implementation of Plan B of the COVID-19 Response: Autumn and Winter Plan, as a result of increasing pressure on the NHS. We have already increased safety measures across education settings and we set these measure out in a previous post on 28 November ...
Updated: Thu Dec 09 2021
Education Secretary addresses Parliament on child safeguarding
Oral Statement to the House of Commons following the death of Arthur Labinjo-Hughes
Updated: Mon Dec 06 2021
Government action following murder of Arthur Labinjo-Hughes
The Government has launched a national review and local inspection following the murder of Arthur Laninjo-Hughes
Updated: Mon Dec 06 2021
Support for vulnerable young people in serious violence hotspots
Young people who are most at risk of serious violence or gang exploitation will receive targeted support to keep them engaged in education and attending lessons
Updated: Fri Dec 03 2021
Plans to develop world class teachers through high-quality training and support
The government has confirmed reforms for initial teacher training to ensure all children and young people receive an excellent education.
Updated: Thu Dec 02 2021
Childrens Minister speaks to the National Network of Parent Carer Forums
Will Quince gives keynote address to parents and carers of children with special educational needs and disabilities.
Updated: Wed Dec 01 2021
99.9% of schools are open - how new safety measures will help them stay open to the end of term
Attendance is a top priority for the government as we know that being in school is vital both for protecting young people's education and for their mental health. The latest statistics show that 99.9% of schools remain open and our guidance ...
Updated: Tue Nov 30 2021
Can Christmas plays, nativities and other festive events in schools and nurseries go ahead this year?
Christmas and nativity plays are one of our most cherished school traditions. Sadly last year many had to be cancelled but this year, as we are at a different stage of the pandemic and so many people are benefitting from ...
Updated: Tue Nov 30 2021
Free period product scheme for schools and colleges extended
Free period products will continue to be available for schools to distribute to their pupils in England.
Updated: Fri Nov 26 2021
New measures to reduce pupil absence
Government attendance advisors to start work helping local areas and school trusts put new plans in place to increase attendance.
Updated: Fri Nov 26 2021
Children and Families Minister speech at NCASC conference
Will Quince addresses the National Children and Adult Services (NCASC) conference.
Updated: Thu Nov 25 2021
Celebrating excellence in education and recognising the amazing work of teachers
There are no words to describe how I felt when I found out that I had won the Gold Award for Outstanding New Teacher of the Year; I was genuinely speechless. It's a privilege not only to help shape my students' success but to also mentor student teachers and help them be the best they can be.
Updated: Wed Nov 24 2021
Higher and Further Education Minister speech at Times Higher Education event
Minister for Higher and Further Education, Michelle Donelan, today delivered a speech at a Times Higher Education Campus Live event, outlining plans to give learners of all ages the chance to gain skills and experience through our Lifelong Loan Entitlement.
Updated: Wed Nov 24 2021
How schools and parents can spot and tackle online abuse of teachers
There has been coverage in the media of teachers and other school and college staff receiving abuse on social media platforms including TikTok and Instagram. Here we set out the facts about what online abuse is, what schools can do ...
Updated: Wed Nov 24 2021
New levelling up plans to improve student outcomes
Universities to drive up standards in local schools and colleges through activities such as tutoring.
Updated: Wed Nov 24 2021
New rules to drive down cost of school uniform for families
Schools will need to follow statutory guidance which requires them to make sure uniform is affordable for all.
Updated: Fri Nov 19 2021