Evidence shows that children start to form ideas about their future as they start primary school and it is crucial that we help inspire them in doing so. That's why we have announced a new careers programme that will encourage ...
By now, schools in England will have broken up and closed for the Christmas Holidays. With multiple bank holidays over the holiday season, here's everything you need to know about when your child goes back to school in the New ...
Government confirms funding for Holiday Activities and Food programme for 2023, supporting hundreds of thousands of children from low-income families.
The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Rt Hon Chris Heaton-Harris MP, has announced the development of a new educational package telling the story of the Belfast (Good Friday) Agreement and Northern Ireland's transformation over the past quarter century.
239 school buildings to be transformed as part of revolutionary ten-year programme.
We are seeing an increased number of cases of Group A streptococcus (Strep A) compared to normal at this time of year. There is no evidence that a new strain is circulating and the increase is most likely related to ...
Multimillion pound investment to radically improve university and college facilities and provide better teaching for students.
500m for energy efficiency upgrades in schools and colleges, and extra 2bn for schools next year to be split between mainstream schools and high needs.
National Apprenticeship Awards winners announced, celebrating brilliant contributions of apprentices to society.
Apprenticeships are a brilliant option for people of all ages to launch their careers in a huge range of exciting industries or upskill at various levels and be paid for it. The National Apprenticeship Awards - hosted by Steph McGovern ...
New data shows that 88% of schools are now rated good or outstanding, up from 68% in 2010. Ofsted ratings are an important factor in helping parents understand the standards of schools in their areas - and we're making changes ...
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). That's why children and young people with SEND are set to ...
I passionately believe no matter where you are from or what stage of life you are at, you should always be able to get a high-quality education and receive the right support in the right place and at the right ...
Minister for Children, Families and Wellbeing Claire Coutinho addresses Parliament during backbench debate on the independent review of children's social care (24 November 2022).
The World Cup kicked off in Qatar this week, with 32 of the world's premier footballing nations - including England and Wales - taking part in the competition. Football is the world's most popular sport, but you don't have to ...
The first five years of a child's life are pivotal in their early learning and development High-quality early learning along with chatting, playing and reading at home provide the foundation children need to make the most of their abilities and ...
First ever set of national data on children's times tables published, as Government announces new investment in maths teaching
The Chancellor Jeremy Hunt delivered the Autumn Statement on Thursday 17 November setting out the Government's continued commitment to ensuring every child, young person, and adult can access world class education. He reminded us that being pro-education is being pro-growth ...
Minister for Skills, Apprenticeships and Higher Education Robert Halfon recently (16 November 2022) delivered a speech to the Times Higher Education Conference.
Bullying in school or college can have a devastating effect on children, young people and their families. Last year, we confirmed funding for five leading organisations, worth over £1m in total, to support schools and colleges as part of their ...
The Bemrose School in Derby has pupils aged 3-19. They started delivering tutoring in October 2020 to compensate for lost learning during the pandemic. Executive headteacher, Neil Wilkinson encourages other schools to develop a flexible tutoring model that is responsive ...
November is men's health awareness month. Darren Smart from Somerset libraries tells us about how Somerset libraries are supporting the NHS to bring health to the high street.
Modern foreign languages like French, German and Spanish are really useful to know - not just for visiting counties that speak those languages, but employers increasingly see language skills as highly desirable. That's why we are investing £14.9 million over the ...
Thousands of students to benefit from high quality language teaching and new Centre of Excellence.
Stephanie Bendall talks about how the school has been recognised as an Anti-Bullying Gold Award winner by the Anti-Bullying Alliance (ABA).
