Why libraries are so keen on apprenticeships and the Kickstart scheme.
To mark National Apprentice Week, Isobel Hunter, CEO of Libraries Connected writes about how important apprentices are to libraries.
Updated: Thu Feb 10 2022
Mobile phones in schools
Mobile phones can be immensely distracting in the classroom for both pupils and their teachers. We want to support schools to make sure mobile phones are never a barrier to learning or a cause of disruption. We consulted with schools ...
Updated: Wed Feb 09 2022
Supporting students with anxiety about transitioning from secondary school to college
College leaders Rebecca and Kimberley talk us through the activities and support they put in place over summer to support students transitioning to further education, which resulted in strong attendance rates throughout the autumn term.
Updated: Wed Feb 09 2022
"Apprenticeships give people a chance to learn, earn and achieve": The Skills Minister's message to students and parents
Skills Minister Alex Burghart has written to students, parents and guardians to encourage them to explore the benefits apprenticeships have to offer. In the letters, which are published here, Minister Burghart sets out some of the ways in which apprenticeships ...
Updated: Tue Feb 08 2022
Improvements seen in children and young peoples wellbeing
State of the Nation report highlights positive impact of keeping schools open, with millions more to be invested in senior mental health lead training
Updated: Tue Feb 08 2022
Revision help for students published for summer exams
Information being published will help students to focus their revision for GCSE, AS and A level exams which are planned to go ahead this summer.
Updated: Tue Feb 08 2022
What we are doing to improve the mental health of children and young people
The ongoing impact of the pandemic has emphasised the importance of supporting our children and young people's wellbeing. That's why, during Children's Mental Health Week, we have released the findings our State of the Nation report, which focuses on trends ...
Updated: Tue Feb 08 2022
Five reasons why you should consider choosing an apprenticeship
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. There are thousands of apprenticeship vacancies on offer, with more than 640 high-quality apprenticeships ...
Updated: Mon Feb 07 2022
How we are helping students prepare for exams this summer
Exams will go ahead this summer as the best and fairest form of assessment. However, we recognise students have faced disruption over the last two years and we have put in place measures to support them. We have introduced a ...
Updated: Mon Feb 07 2022
National Apprenticeship Week 2022: Building the future with apprenticeships
Today marks the start of the National Apprenticeship Week (NAW) 2022, celebrating the positive impact apprenticeships bring to employers, individuals, and the economy.
Updated: Mon Feb 07 2022
Managing staff shortages in a SEND school
Matt Rooney is the Principal of St Giles School in Retford. In this blog, he shares how his staff are working together and with parents/carers, local authorities and agencies to keep supporting their students in the face of increased staff absences.
Updated: Fri Feb 04 2022
Rediscovering teaching: my experience of returning to the classroom
Loic Menzies is the former Chief Executive of the Centre for Education and Youth, who has answered the call for teachers to return to the classroom to support schools with staffing pressures. We're inviting qualified ex-teachers to step in and ...
Updated: Fri Feb 04 2022
Texting parents: our key to success in tackling absence
Louisa Munton, headteacher of Shirehampton Primary School, shares how her school have reduced persistent absences by introducing a new way of communicating with parents.
Updated: Fri Feb 04 2022
Further plans to level up opportunities for every child
Plans confirmed for register of children not in school so no child can fall through the cracks'
Updated: Thu Feb 03 2022
How we plan to support families who choose home education through registers of children not in school
There are a wide range of reasons why some families might prefer to home educate children. In the vast majority of cases home educating parents do an excellent job and that's why we want to support families who want to ...
Updated: Thu Feb 03 2022
How we are tackling behaviour in schools to help maintain calm classrooms
Every child should have the opportunity to learn in a calm, orderly, safe and supportive environment where their education won't be disrupted by misbehaviour. While most students are well-behaved, we know it can be a cause of stress for teachers ...
Updated: Wed Feb 02 2022
"If we give children a quality education and a fair shot, I believe they can and will do incredible things". Children and Fam
If we give children a quality education and a fair shot, I believe they can and will do incredible things. Talented, ambitious young people are found in every corner of our country, from the coasts of Cornwall to the streets ...
Updated: Tue Feb 01 2022
Package to transform education and opportunities for most disadvantaged
Skills, schools and families at the heart of government plans to improve public services and level up left behind areas.
Updated: Tue Feb 01 2022
2022-2023 Student Loan repayment Thresholds Confirmed
The repayment threshold for Plan 2 student loans - the income level above which post-2012 student loan borrowers are required to make repayments - will remain at its current level of £27,295 per year for the next financial year. The ...
Updated: Fri Jan 28 2022
94% of secondary schools provide free period products to students
New data on government's free period product scheme shows strong take up across the country.
Updated: Fri Jan 28 2022
Everything you need to know about how we're helping young people and adults get the skills they need to succeed
Skills are at the very heart of our plans to make sure we can not only recover from the pandemic, but we can thrive - giving people from every part of the country the opportunity to get a good, well-paid ...
Updated: Thu Jan 27 2022
Bradford childrens services to be placed into Trust
New trust set up to run services for vulnerable children and families in Bradford, following recommendations made by Commissioner
Updated: Wed Jan 26 2022
Education Secretary leads call to tackle antisemitic abuse on campuses
Antisemitism summit will bring together vice chancellors and leading Jewish rights groups to discuss key issues affecting staff and students
Updated: Wed Jan 26 2022
How we plan to improve school attendance following the COVID-19 pandemic
Face-to-face education is important in helping pupils to fulfil their potential. During school time we believe pupils should be in class with their teachers and peers and enjoying all the benefits that brings. School attendance has obviously been affected by ...
Updated: Tue Jan 25 2022
New measures to increase school attendance
New consultation to end postcode lotteryinhow schools manageavoidable absence
Updated: Tue Jan 25 2022