New measures to reduce pupil absence
Government attendance advisors to start work helping local areas and school trusts put new plans in place to increase attendance.
Updated: Fri Nov 26 2021
Children and Families Minister speech at NCASC conference
Will Quince addresses the National Children and Adult Services (NCASC) conference.
Updated: Thu Nov 25 2021
Celebrating excellence in education and recognising the amazing work of teachers
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.
Updated: Wed Nov 24 2021
Higher and Further Education Minister speech at Times Higher Education event
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.
Updated: Wed Nov 24 2021
How schools and parents can spot and tackle online abuse of teachers
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 ...
Updated: Wed Nov 24 2021
New levelling up plans to improve student outcomes
Universities to drive up standards in local schools and colleges through activities such as tutoring.
Updated: Wed Nov 24 2021
New rules to drive down cost of school uniform for families
Schools will need to follow statutory guidance which requires them to make sure uniform is affordable for all.
Updated: Fri Nov 19 2021
Developing a whole school approach to tackle bullying
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.
Updated: Thu Nov 18 2021
Nadhim Zahawi addresses Association of Colleges conference
Education Secretary yesterday set out how colleges are playing a central role in transforming skills and the way people progress into the workplace.
Updated: Thu Nov 18 2021
School Uniforms - What you need to know
School uniforms can reduce peer pressure at school for the latest clothes and help children feel settled and prepared for school, but they can be costly for parents. This week, we have issued important guidance setting out how schools can ...
Updated: Thu Nov 18 2021
More support for schools to tackle bullying
Schools across England to benefit from further specialist training to help pupils combat bullying.
Updated: Wed Nov 17 2021
The four key ways we're supporting staff wellbeing
Laura Fordham is part of the senior leadership team at Bedford Academy, she shares how they are prioritising staff wellbeing and using the DfE Education staff wellbeing charter and its principles to support this work. After a challenging 18 months, ...
Updated: Wed Nov 17 2021
Skills and Post-16 Education Bill: Second Reading Opening Speech
Education Secretary Nadhim Zahawi speech given yesterday in the House of Commons to mark the second reading of the Skills and Post-16 Education Bill.
Updated: Tue Nov 16 2021
Contingency plans confirmed for GCSEs, AS and A levels
The government and Ofqual have confirmed contingency plans in the event that exams planned next summer are unable to take place.
Updated: Fri Nov 12 2021
How education plays a key role at COP26 and in the fight against climate change
Next month the COP26 climate change conference will be hosted in Glasgow, with leaders from across the globe, joining to discuss ways to combat the effects of climate change. The UK government will be taking a leading role in this ...
Updated: Fri Nov 12 2021
An open letter to parents and carers of children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities from Childr
Children and families Minister Will Quince has written to all parents and carers of children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities to talk about his ambitions for them and their children. To all parents and carers of children ...
Updated: Wed Nov 10 2021
Back into a routine: looking at schools in light of COVID
Chris Russell, National Director for Education, on our return to routine inspection and the COVID context.
Updated: Wed Nov 10 2021
New teaching facilities as more people enter post-16 education
83 million investment to create extra space so schools and colleges can continue to offer places to all young people.
Updated: Wed Nov 10 2021
What you need to know about Holocaust education
This week the Education Secretary visited Auschwitz-Birkenau to discuss the role of education in eradicating antisemitism and making sure young people are aware of the atrocities of the holocaust. But what happens in the education system to make sure pupils ...
Updated: Wed Nov 10 2021
Climate change and the power of libraries
How Hampshire Libraries are tackling climate change.
Updated: Tue Nov 09 2021
Get inspired: schools responding to the climate change challenge
As the COP26 summit continues in Glasgow, we asked teachers and leaders from schools across the country to share how they are playing their part in creating a sustainable future.
Updated: Fri Nov 05 2021
Libraries and climate change: reducing, reusing and recycling in GLL
How GLL libraries are becoming more environmentally friendly
Updated: Fri Nov 05 2021
Schools and Academies Show - November 2021
Megan Thomas, Stakeholder and Engagement Manager for the Schools Commercial Team talks about what the team are up at the Schools and Academies Show in November.
Updated: Wed Nov 03 2021
How can schools get involved with COP26 and climate change lessons?
At COP26 the DfE will be hosting a number of events to discuss climate change and sustainability in education. If you aren't attending the conference, make sure you subscribe to: The DfE YouTube Channel and The official COP26 YouTube Channel to livestream events or watch on demand.
Updated: Fri Oct 29 2021
How does school funding work and how does the Budget affect it?
This chart illustrates per pupil funding in real terms taking into account both funding through the National Funding Formula and other revenue streams. Every area, school and child is different so the way in which schools are funded can seem ...
Updated: Fri Oct 29 2021