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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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.
Leading experts come together to supercharge efforts to improve school attendance
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.
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.
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 ...
Oral Statement to the House of Commons following the death of Arthur Labinjo-Hughes
The Government has launched a national review and local inspection following the murder of Arthur Laninjo-Hughes
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
The government has confirmed reforms for initial teacher training to ensure all children and young people receive an excellent education.
Will Quince gives keynote address to parents and carers of children with special educational needs and disabilities.
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 ...
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 ...
Free period products will continue to be available for schools to distribute to their pupils in England.
Government attendance advisors to start work helping local areas and school trusts put new plans in place to increase attendance.
Will Quince addresses the National Children and Adult Services (NCASC) conference.
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.
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.
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 ...
Universities to drive up standards in local schools and colleges through activities such as tutoring.
Schools will need to follow statutory guidance which requires them to make sure uniform is affordable for all.
Hear from a school that has been awarded Gold Status through the All Together Programme in 2021 for their dedication and robust approach to tackling bullying.
