Our school's behaviour strategy
Polly Ross, Headteacher at Shefford Lower school explains how the Behaviour Hubs programme helped improve behaviour at their school.
Updated: Thu Jan 18 2024
Professional Development for School Business Professionals: How can we help?
In this blog post, Lindsey Roberts, Stakeholder and Engagement Coordinator from the School Resource Management (SRM) Team within DfE, explains the ways in which SRM can help support the training and development needs of School Business Professionals..
Updated: Thu Jan 18 2024
Measures announced to boost teacher recruitment and retention
£1.5million investment for mental health support, new guidance for schools to prevent bullying of staff and steps to ease teacher workload have been announced.
Updated: Mon Jan 15 2024
Primary school admissions 2024: How to apply and when is the deadline?
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 ...
Updated: Fri Jan 12 2024
School leaving age: Can you leave school at 16 and what are your options?
It is compulsory for young people to be in education or training until the age of 18, but that doesn't mean you have to stay in school if it isn't right for you. There are plenty of different routes to ...
Updated: Thu Jan 11 2024
What you need to know about changing schools during the year
Sometimes it is necessary for children to change school during the school year or at a time outside the usual transfer point, for example between academic years 8 to 9 rather than year 6 to year 7. This can be ...
Updated: Thu Jan 11 2024
5 easy ways to boost your child's development
The more you chat, play and read with young children, the more you help develop their brain, and provide them with the skills they need for when they start school. Wherever you are, simply chatting back and forth, answering your ...
Updated: Wed Jan 10 2024
Camden Libraries' unique partnership with The British Library
The British Library is internationally renowned as the UKs national library. Its iconic, imposing Grade 1 listed site at St Pancras is a London landmark welcoming over 1.5 million visitors a year. But as well as being a national institution, ...
Updated: Wed Jan 10 2024
Family hubs now open in 75 areas
Family hubs now open in local authorities across half the country as new Little Moments Together campaign launches.
Updated: Wed Jan 10 2024
How to improve your child's school attendance and where to get support
For most pupils, the best place to be during term-time in is school, surrounded by the support of their friends and teachers. This is important not just for your child's learning, but also for their overall wellbeing, wider development and ...
Updated: Tue Jan 09 2024
Major national drive to improve school attendance
Attendance hubs to more than double to support 1,000 more schools and £15 million investment to expand the attendance mentor pilot programme.
Updated: Mon Jan 08 2024
Free courses and qualification for adults to boost their skills
Whether you're starting your first job, looking to change career, or want to boost your skillset, we're investing in training programmes that can help you get where you want to go. There are thousands of free courses available to young ...
Updated: Thu Jan 04 2024
Turing Scheme boosts global placements beyond Europe
New research shows government's flagship scheme for overseas study strengthened partnerships all over the world - not just those in Europe.
Updated: Wed Jan 03 2024
How to apply for 30 hours free childcare and find out if you're eligible
Thousands of parents are entitled to free childcare to support them to return to work after parental leave. Depending on how old your child is, you may be able to access between 15 and 30 hours free childcare a week. ...
Updated: Tue Jan 02 2024
The King's New Year Honours list 2024: honours for contributions to education, skills and children's social care
Over 90 Brits from across the country have been recognised in the King's New Year Honours for their contribution to education, skills and children's social care. Foster carers, campaigners, educators and fundraisers have been awarded an OBE, MBE, DBE, ...
Updated: Fri Dec 29 2023
British Sign Language GCSE: Everything you need to know
Students will soon be able to study British Sign Language (BSL) as a GCSE following a consultation into the course content. Parents, teachers and organisations from the deaf and hearing communities, overwhelmingly agreed with the proposals it set out. The ...
Updated: Thu Dec 21 2023
Climate change and sustainability in education: 5 steps we're taking
Education is a key tool in the fight against climate change. The Sustainability and Climate Change Strategy was launched in 2022 and its aim is for the UK to be the world-leading education sector in sustainability and climate change by ...
Updated: Thu Dec 21 2023
New British Sign Language GCSE heading for classrooms
The new GCSE will provide pupils with the opportunity to learn how to effectively communicate using British Sign Language.
Updated: Thu Dec 21 2023
Government funding for schools in England at a record high
Funding for mainstream schools and high needs is increasing to the highest ever in real terms per pupil.
Updated: Tue Dec 19 2023
Parent first approach at the core of new guidance on gender questioning children
Schools and colleges told that parents should be involved in decisions affecting their children.
Updated: Tue Dec 19 2023
Englands first ever kinship care strategy launches
Backed by £20 million, strategy shines spotlight on the incredible extended family members keeping children out of care.
Updated: Fri Dec 15 2023
First step towards introducing the Advanced British Standard
Consultation launched to shape the development of the new Advanced British Standard as part of the Prime Minister's priority to deliver a world class education.
Updated: Thu Dec 14 2023
Flexible working in our school
Emily Crow, deputy director at London South Teaching School Hub, shares Charles Dickens' approach to flexible working and her experience of the benefits it has brought to the school community.
Updated: Thu Dec 14 2023
England among highest performing western countries in education
England is among the highest performing European and western countries in global education study.
Updated: Tue Dec 05 2023
Sustainable drainage systems for schools - environmentally friendly flood prevention
Amy Greenough, DfE's lead for the Schools Water Strategy, talks about the sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) projects her team has worked on in partnership with water companies and Lead Local Flood Authorities (LLFA), to reduce the surface water flood risk across the school estate.
Updated: Mon Dec 04 2023