This article was first published on 10th February 2023. First launched in 2020, T Levels are proving increasingly popular. As more and more young people opt to take a T Level, we're giving schools and colleges a funding boost of ...
All supported accommodation providers for looked after 16- and 17-year-olds will be required to register with Ofsted and meet standards from October 2023
We're working with industry leaders and other government departments to help more people access high-quality training and careers in construction. From T Levels to apprenticeships to Skills Bootcamps, there are many routes into a job in construction for people of ...
Minister for Skills, Apprenticeships and Higher Education Robert Halfon's pre-recorded address on Adult Community Education and Learning.
Secretary of State for Northern Ireland Chris Heaton-Harris has launched important new educational resources for pupils in Northern Ireland and across the UK as part of the programme to mark the 25th anniversary of the Belfast (Good Friday) Agreement.
Kevin Draisey, Head of Procurement Operations, updates us on Get help buying for schools, and how state-funded schools and trusts can get the most out of this free service.
We believe learning should be a lifelong process and that age should not be a barrier to upskilling, or retraining and getting the job you want. That's why we we've launched our 'returnerships' initiative to encourage adults over the age ...
Cases of norovirus are on the rise, with outbreaks in nurseries and other early year settings returning to near pre-pandemic levels in February. For most people, it's an unpleasant and short-lived illness, but if your child is showing symptoms of ...
Education Secretary, Gillian Keegan and the teaching unions have agreed to meet to talk about teacher pay, conditions and workload reduction. The National Education Union (NEU) has confirmed that there will be a period of calm for two weeks, with ...
Education Secretary Gillian Keegan has written an open letter to parents setting out the latest on teacher strikes. Dear parents and carers, I'm writing to update you ahead of the strike action planned by the National Education Union on Wednesday ...
Apprenticeships allow people of all ages to earn while they learn and gain the skills they need to build a rewarding career. Since 2010, over 5.3 million apprentices have started their apprenticeship journey in a wide range of industries, from ...
This article was first published on 30 November 2021. We want to make sure that young people understand what healthy relationships look like and how to navigate their personal lives in a positive, safe and healthy way. That's why we ...
As we celebrate International School Meals Day 2023 on 9 March, Charlotte Springthorpe, Customer Relationship Manager at Eastern Shires Purchasing Organisation (ESPO), highlights two new DfE approved catering frameworks.
On International Women's Day, we celebrate the achievements of women around the world. It's also a moment to reflect on gender-based inequality and what we can all do to ensure that everyone has the same opportunities. Education can play an ...
New standard for school sports will see girls and boys offered the same sports
Karen Marsh, mental health lead at Southport College shares her college's experience of senior mental health lead training and how it's helped to further support its staff and students with their wellbeing.
Making decisions about your future career can seem overwhelming but National Careers Week (6th to 11th March 2023) is a great time to start thinking about it, whether you're at school, college or university. To help young people get the ...
On 1 March, families of Year 6 pupils found out which secondary school offered them a place for September 2023. But what happens if your child wasn't offered a place at their top choice school? Here we talk you through ...
New, more flexible system introduced to empower adults to upskill or retrain throughout their working lives.
New flagship language programme launched, designed to boost the quality of language lessons in primary and secondary schools
Learning modern foreign languages like French, German and Spanish is not only useful for when visiting abroad but can also boost your job prospects, as language skills are often highly valued by employers. That's why thousands of pupils will benefit ...
Jackie Birch talks about her experience of winning the award for 'Teacher of the Year in a Primary School'.
We want all children and young people to have the same opportunity to meet their potential - including children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). Our ambitious new plan will create consistent, high standards of support ...
Parents know that their children only get one shot at education. However for some parents of children with Special Educational Needs and disabilities (SEND), getting their child that superb education that every child deserves can feel like a full-time job. ...
Plan for better, fairer access to high quality special educational needs and disabilities support
