Government suspends engagement with the NUS over antisemitism
Higher and Further Education Minister takes action in response to a series of antisemitism allegations against the National Union of Students (NUS).
Updated: Mon May 16 2022
First set of free Jubilee commemoration books arrive in primary schools
Education Secretary Nadhim Zahawi presents some of the first Queen Elizabeth: A Platinum Jubilee Celebration' books to children at Manor Park Primary School
Updated: Fri May 13 2022
Teacher bonuses and funding for schools to level up education
STEM teachers in disadvantaged schools to receive 3,000 tax-free payments per year over next three years along with new funding to improve school buildings
Updated: Fri May 13 2022
Everything you need to know about the Schools Bill
The new Schools Bill announced this week in the Queen's speech will underpin the government's ambition for every child to receive a world-class education, no matter where in the country they live. Below is everything you need to know about ...
Updated: Thu May 12 2022
Increased mental health support for children and young people
10 million to extend senior mental health lead training to reach more schools and colleges
Updated: Thu May 12 2022
New Schools Bill to boost education standards across the country
Bill will help spread opportunity, level up the country and boost our economy
Updated: Thu May 12 2022
Mental health and wellbeing support that prepares students for classroom learning
Thomas McMorrin and Sally Singh at City Academy Whitehawk share how they have developed a whole school approach to mental health and wellbeing.
Updated: Wed May 11 2022
Claims that having academy status makes schools less likely to be rated good or outstanding are misleading - here's why
We're aware of claims that suggest that schools with academy status are less likely to get good or outstanding Ofsted ratings than their council run counterparts. These claims are misleading - and here's why. Firstly it's useful to explain ...
Updated: Tue May 10 2022
How we're helping people learn new skills regardless of their age through the Lifelong Loan Entitlement
We want people to be able to learn, upskill and retrain over the course of their lifetime. That's why we are introducing the Lifetime Loan Entitlement. It will provide learners with a loan entitlement to the equivalent of four years ...
Updated: Fri May 06 2022
Top tips for exam preparation this summer
This year students will sit exams set and assessed by exam boards including GCSEs, A levels, T Levels and more. For many young people this will be the first time you are taking formal exams and assessments so it may ...
Updated: Fri May 06 2022
Everything you need to know about SATs
This month most pupils in year six will take the key stage 2 (KS2) national curriculum tests - commonly known as SATs. These tests, alongside teacher assessment of English writing and science, are used to measure school performance and to ...
Updated: Thu May 05 2022
How we work with our community to tackle the root causes of persistent absences
Janice Allen is the Headteacher at Falinge Park High School, here she discusses how they work closely with a number of local charities to support the school's drive to improve attendance.
Updated: Thu May 05 2022
The View My Financial Insights (VMFI) tool - Supporting schools access commercial resources
Anthony McLean, Communications Manager from the Improvement and Insight Division discusses the View My Financial Insights (VMFI) tool, created to help schools, academies and local authorities to quickly view and understand their financial information, in order to compare and identify areas where they could save money.
Updated: Thu May 05 2022
Platinum Jubilee book to arrive in primary schools from mid-May
Primary school children across the UK will begin to receive Queen Elizabeth: A Platinum Jubilee Celebration'.
Updated: Wed May 04 2022
Education Secretary urges remaining schools to participate in National Tutoring Programme
New data to be published showing individual schools' involvement in the National Tutoring Programme.
Updated: Tue May 03 2022
Nadhim Zahawi: How the National Tutoring Programme is helping children all over the country catch up following the pandemic
Education Secretary Nadhim Zahawi has written to parents to tell them about how the National Tutoring Programme is helping children all over the country catch up on learning missed during the pandemic. As we start the last term of the ...
Updated: Tue May 03 2022
Skills Bill becomes law
Skills and Post-16 Education Act to level up and drive economic growth across the whole country.
Updated: Fri Apr 29 2022
Everything you need to know about the Skills Act
We're changing the post 16-education landscape to level up opportunities all over the country and make it easier for people to train to get the skills they need to secure well-paid jobs in industries with skills gaps, such as health ...
Updated: Thu Apr 28 2022
Minister Donelan addresses Policy Exchange
Speaking at a Policy Exchange event, Minister Michelle Donelan set out the government's vision for the Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Bill.
Updated: Tue Apr 26 2022
The COVID-19 vaccine is still available to anyone aged 12-15
From 1st April the in-school COVID-19 vaccination programme will come to an end. However, 12 to 15 year olds will still be able to access the vaccine outside of schools at a vaccination centre, pharmacy or walk-in centre. The vaccine ...
Updated: Tue Apr 26 2022
Education Secretary speech at the Natural History Museum
Education Secretary Nadhim Zahawi recently (21 April 2022) delivered a speech at the Natural History Museum to mark the launch of the Sustainability and Climate Change Strategy.
Updated: Mon Apr 25 2022
Finding belonging and solidarity in school leader support groups
Ella Hughes, headteacher at Chapel Street Community Primary School in Manchester, shares how using peer support groups for school leaders has helped her to maintain positive wellbeing.
Updated: Mon Apr 25 2022
UK to lead the way in climate and sustainability education
The Department for Education has launched its Sustainability and Climate Change Strategy which includes the launch of a new natural History GCSE.
Updated: Thu Apr 21 2022
Everything you need to know about Primary School Offer Day
On Tuesday 19 April, thousands of families received a primary school place offer for their child, kickstarting the beginning of their primary education journey. Since 2010, primary schools have improved, making it more likely for parents to have a good ...
Updated: Tue Apr 19 2022
Advice on how to address the topic of pornography in the classroom
Jenny Fox, Senior Subject Specialist at the PSHE Association, shares advice on how to approach the difficult topic of pornography with young people in the classroom.
Updated: Mon Apr 18 2022