Libraries and climate change: reducing, reusing and recycling in GLL
How GLL libraries are becoming more environmentally friendly
Updated: Fri Nov 05 2021
Schools and Academies Show - November 2021
Megan Thomas, Stakeholder and Engagement Manager for the Schools Commercial Team talks about what the team are up at the Schools and Academies Show in November.
Updated: Wed Nov 03 2021
How can schools get involved with COP26 and climate change lessons?
At COP26 the DfE will be hosting a number of events to discuss climate change and sustainability in education. If you aren't attending the conference, make sure you subscribe to: The DfE YouTube Channel and The official COP26 YouTube Channel to livestream events or watch on demand.
Updated: Fri Oct 29 2021
How does school funding work and how does the Budget affect it?
This chart illustrates per pupil funding in real terms taking into account both funding through the National Funding Formula and other revenue streams. Every area, school and child is different so the way in which schools are funded can seem ...
Updated: Fri Oct 29 2021
Secondary school applications: What parents and prospective pupils need to know before deadline day
This Sunday (31 October) is the deadline for prospective pupils to submit their applications for state-funded secondary school places. Secondary school is an important and exciting step in pupils' education, and many parents and guardians will have already submitted applications ...
Updated: Thu Oct 28 2021
Everything you need to know about the new Multiply programme
Reach new heights with Multiply. The government's new £560 million programme to help transform the lives of hundreds of thousands of adults across the UK is coming in Spring 2022 and will be delivered through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. ...
Updated: Wed Oct 27 2021
Education Secretary writes to parents about vaccinations for 12 to 15 year olds
Education Secretary Nadhim Zahawi has written an open letter to parents, carers and guardians about the the importance of children aged 12 to 15 getting the vaccine - and how we've made it even easier for them. Dear parents, carers ...
Updated: Mon Oct 25 2021
5 reasons to love our colleges
This week is Love Our Colleges week, the annual celebration of all of the great things going on in colleges across the country. This year's theme is Get In, Go Further - showcasing the innovation and incredible opportunities being ...
Updated: Wed Oct 20 2021
Schools Sustainability Day, 2nd November 2021
Arati Patel-Mistry, Stakeholder and Engagement Manager in the Schools Commercial Team, talks about what schools can look forward to at the upcoming Schools Sustainability Day.
Updated: Wed Oct 20 2021
Holiday Activities and Food (HAF): How the successful programme improved the mental health of vulnerable children
Teacher and HAF coordinator Nick, talks us through how the summer camps they ran were able to build on the mental health and wellbeing of attendees just as much as their physical fitness.
Updated: Fri Oct 08 2021
How WIILMA partners with local libraries to widen community cohesion and reduce loneliness.
Guest author JJ Khun WIILMA Founder, writes about working with libraries and Waltham Forest council to reduce loneliness, isolation and improve mental wellbeing in the community.
Updated: Fri Oct 08 2021
Schools Commercial Team Autumn Expo 2021
Megan Thomas, Stakeholder and Engagement Manager, Schools Commercial Team explains what schools can look forward to at the upcoming Autumn Expo
Updated: Wed Oct 06 2021
Our journey with the National Tutoring Programme (NTP)
Principal David Benson shares how his school has encouraged participation in the NTP and how the programme will benefit more pupils this year.
Updated: Fri Oct 01 2021
What is the Risk Protection Arrangement (RPA)?
We asked Helen Lumb, Schools Engagement Manager in the Schools Commercial Team, 10 quick questions on the Risk Protection Arrangement (RPA).
Updated: Thu Sep 30 2021
Read, Talk, Share - Stories from the frontline
The Reading Agency shares stories from libraries and participants involved in its Reading Friends programme.
Updated: Mon Sep 13 2021
The lead up to results days
Emma Booth reflects on the teacher assessed grades process and how teachers have worked tirelessly to ensure the best possible outcomes for their students this summer.
Updated: Fri Jul 30 2021
Read-iscover Summer: Celebrating Reading Week
As we Rediscover Summer, we celebrate Reading Week from 26 July to 1 August. From reading your favourite books to visiting the places that inspired them, where will reading take you this summer?
Updated: Wed Jul 28 2021
Rediscover Reading this summer with your local library
Caroline Dinenage MP, Minister for Digital and Culture marks the start of Reading Week for Rediscover Summer
Updated: Mon Jul 26 2021
How the reception baseline assessment will be a fairer progress measure and give teachers more recognition
Claire Harnden, Deputy CEO at South Farnham Educational Trust, shares her experiences of introducing the reception baseline assessment in her schools.
Updated: Tue Jul 20 2021
Engaging local families with the Holiday Activities and Food Programme this summer
Jan Lefley and Susan Parish are Holiday Activities and Food Programme coordinators who talk us through how and why it's so important to reach out to local families.
Updated: Thu Jul 15 2021
Our inspections of professional development for teachers - what to expect
Helen Matthews, our Specialist Adviser, Initial Teacher Education, explains Ofsted's role in quality assuring national professional qualifications and the early career framework.
Updated: Tue Jun 08 2021
As education recovers, let's make sure our new teachers hit the ground running
Amy Finch, Head of Strategic Evaluation, and Helen Matthews, Specialist Advisor, Initial Teacher Education, discuss the findings of our ITE research and why it's the right time for a new inspection approach.
Updated: Wed May 19 2021
Spring term monitoring inspections - moving forward, despite the challenges
Chris Jones, Director, Corporate Strategy, discusses the findings from our spring term monitoring visits.
Updated: Tue Apr 20 2021
FES handbook changes: what you need to know
Paul Joyce, our Deputy Director for Further Education and Skills (FES), on the changes we have made to our FES handbook.
Updated: Mon Apr 19 2021