Northern Ireland/Education

Date set for new childcare offer applications

Applications open on 2nd January for the first wave of new government-funded childcare offers.

Updated: Wed Nov 29 2023

Greater protections for children from future strike action

Proposals will put in place protections for children's education and provide certainty for parents. Minimum service levels to be in place by next academic year.

Updated: Wed Nov 29 2023

New research paves way for Artificial Intelligence in education

Over 500 respondents contributed to the Department for Education's call for evidence on generative AI.

Updated: Tue Nov 28 2023

The difference ending term well makes to pupil attendance

Richard Prime, the headteacher at Dame Elizabeth Cadbury School, explains the 6 steps schools can take to help ensure fantastic attendance on Fridays and during final weeks of term.

Updated: Fri Nov 24 2023

Autumn Statement 2023: what does it mean for apprenticeships?

The Chancellor Jeremy Hunt outlined the latest plans for the British economy in the 2023 Autumn Statement on 22 November. You can read more about this year's autumn statement here. The Chancellor focused on economic growth, making it clear that building ...

Updated: Thu Nov 23 2023

More children score full marks in their times tables check

29% of children scored full marks in their Multiplication Table Check in 2023, up from 27% in 2022.

Updated: Thu Nov 23 2023

Robert Halfon UUK Mental Health conference speech

Higher Education Minister Robert Halfon delivered a speech at the Universities UK conference on mental health in higher education in London on 21 November 2023.

Updated: Wed Nov 22 2023

Teaching Awards Silver Winner shares top tips for school leaders

Award-Winning Julie Deville, CEO of Extol Academy Trust, talks about her career and shares some top tips for fellow school leaders.

Updated: Mon Nov 20 2023

Getting your school ready for winter

Paul McKeown works in the Department for Education's Water Strategy Team. In this blog post, Paul shares some useful tips to help prepare your school for winter and reduce the risk of disruption that adverse weather conditions can bring.

Updated: Fri Nov 17 2023

Additional support materials for GCSE exams in 2024

The Department has asked Ofqual to make arrangements to continue providing formulae and equation sheets for GCSE exams in 2024.

Updated: Thu Nov 16 2023

Working together to tackle attendance in rural communities

Read about how schools have been sharing daily attendance data with DfE and making use of the Monitor Your School Attendance (MYSA) service - a free, secure tool that helps them visualise the data and monitor, manage and improve pupil attendance.

Updated: Thu Nov 16 2023

How does it feel to be an award-winning Early Career Teacher?

Daniel Callaghan, Teacher at Thorpe Primary in Bradford, won the Silver Award for Outstanding New Teacher of the Year at the National Teaching Awards 2023. In this blog, he talks about his experience as an Early Career Teacher (ECT) and shares some top tips.

Updated: Tue Nov 14 2023

Anti-bullying week 2023: 5 ways we support schools to deal with bullying

Bullying in school or college can have a devastating effect on children, young people and their families. We're committed to helping schools tackle bullying, supporting them to create a calm environment where everyone feels safe. Here are 5 ways we're ...

Updated: Mon Nov 13 2023

Skills training to be transformed with innovative projects

People across the country set to benefit from more skills training, with £200 million to help them launch careers in key industries.

Updated: Fri Nov 10 2023

Free funding available for National Professional Qualifications (NPQs) for teachers and school leaders

Teachers are the foundation of the education system - there are no great schools without great teachers. Alistair Guest from the DfE's NPQ Policy Unit talks to Dave Ellison-Lee, Director of Education at RISE multi-academy trust about his experience of the departments support for teachers and leaders to develop their expertise.

Updated: Wed Nov 08 2023

How to boost your maths skills for free

Maths skills are vital for everyday life and work. Adults with a good grasp of numbers have a greater chance of getting a job and having higher wages. If you want to improve your confidence with numbers, there is a ...

Updated: Wed Nov 08 2023

Flexible and part time jobs: why teaching in further education could be a great next step

Many working parents who juggle childcare and a career might be looking for better flexibility in their working lives, and teaching in further education is one option to explore. It's a route that allows you to continue working in your ...

Updated: Tue Nov 07 2023

Top tips and ideas for encouraging strong attendance

Sarah Cox, headteacher of Willows Primary Academy in Grimsby (part of DELTA Academies Trust) tells us about the many successful initiatives they use to tackle attendance challenges at school.

Updated: Tue Nov 07 2023

How we're protecting Jewish students on university campuses

The unfolding tragedy in the Middle East is having devastating consequences. Israel suffered the worst terror attack in its history, and Palestinian civilians in Gaza are experiencing a growing humanitarian crisis. Following the attacks by Hamas on 7 October in ...

Updated: Mon Nov 06 2023

Free school transport explained: From who's eligible to how it works

When choosing which schools to apply for, it is important to consider how your child will get there. Some children are eligible for free travel, but this isn't the case for everyone. Most parents should expect to be responsible for ...

Updated: Fri Nov 03 2023

Joined up, school-based support that works for every child

Kate Sandall, Senior Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) Practitioner, explains her role in making sure children can meaningfully access mental health support, and the difference joined up working between health, education and care can make.

Updated: Thu Nov 02 2023

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