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Secretary of State's speech to the National Society Conference

Secretary of State's speech to the National Society Conference

Friday, 23 January 2026

The Secretary of State for Education, Bridget Phillipson, addressed Church of England school leaders at the National Society Annual Conference 2026....

UK Government Ministers to meet with Northern Ireland schools ahead of East West Council

UK Government Ministers to meet with Northern Ireland schools ahead of East West Council

Thursday, 22 January 2026

UK Government Ministers are engaging with Northern Ireland schools to highlight the importance of East-West relations in the lead up to today’s (Janua...

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Education Secretary speech at Bett UK Conference

Education Secretary speech at Bett UK Conference

Wednesday, 21 January 2026

In her speech, the Education Secretary, announced £23 million investment to expand the government's EdTech Testbeds pilot programme....

Children not always recognised as domestic abuse victims in their own right, inspectorates warn

Children not always recognised as domestic abuse victims in their own right, inspectorates warn

Wednesday, 21 January 2026

Children who are affected by domestic abuse are not being consistently recognised as victims despite this being set out in law, according to a new joi...

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Strategy to boost UK education abroad in major £40bn growth drive

Strategy to boost UK education abroad in major £40bn growth drive

Tuesday, 20 January 2026

Bold new strategy will grow education exports to £40bn a year by 2030, supporting UK jobs and investment....

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£6 million repaid to workers as Government cracks down on employers underpaying their staff

£6 million repaid to workers as Government cracks down on employers underpaying their staff

Monday, 19 January 2026

Nearly 500 employers fined over £10 million for failing to pay the National Minimum Wage ...

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New Trustee appointed to Historic Royal Palaces Board

New Trustee appointed to Historic Royal Palaces Board

Monday, 19 January 2026

The Secretary of State has appointed Caroline Hope as a Trustee on the Historic Royal Palaces Board for a three year term from 9 January 2026 to 8 Jan...

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Government to drive action to improve children’s relationship with mobile phones and social media

Government to drive action to improve children’s relationship with mobile phones and social media

Monday, 19 January 2026

Government launches consultation on children's social media use and bans phones in schools to protect young people's wellbeing and ensure safer online...

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Education Secretary speech at UK AI for Education Summit

Education Secretary speech at UK AI for Education Summit

Monday, 19 January 2026

In her speech, the Education Secretary, announced stronger safety measures to be introduced around AI in education....

The Deputy Prime Minister's speech to 100 Year Partnership event

The Deputy Prime Minister's speech to 100 Year Partnership event

Friday, 16 January 2026

The UK is stepping up its support for Ukraine as both countries mark the first anniversary of the landmark 100 Year Partnership. ...

£200 million landmark SEND teacher training programme

£200 million landmark SEND teacher training programme

Friday, 16 January 2026

New requirement that every teacher receives training to support pupils, as government makes good on promise to deliver reforms families are crying out...

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Martyn Oliver's speech at the Livery Education Conference 2026

Martyn Oliver's speech at the Livery Education Conference 2026

Friday, 16 January 2026

Sir Martyn Oliver, Ofsted’s Chief Inspector, spoke at the Livery Education Conference at Drapers' Hall....

Premier League and literary greats back National Year of Reading

Premier League and literary greats back National Year of Reading

Tuesday, 13 January 2026

The Education Secretary and the National Literacy Trust launch the National Year of Reading, urging all ages to rediscover reading for pleasure....

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Government to introduce academy trust inspections

Government to introduce academy trust inspections

Thursday, 08 January 2026

New academy trust inspections to boost transparency for parents and strengthen outcomes for children...

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Government modernises exam records with new app

Government modernises exam records with new app

Thursday, 08 January 2026

Every year 11 student in England to be able to see their GCSE exam results on a new app from summer 2026....

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Landmark junk food ad ban to protect kids' health

Landmark junk food ad ban to protect kids' health

Monday, 05 January 2026

Children will be protected from exposure to junk food ads under new regulations, in a bid to tackle childhood obesity....

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Families to have better access to childhood vaccinations

Families to have better access to childhood vaccinations

Thursday, 01 January 2026

A new £2 million pilot will see health visitors reach families facing barriers to vaccines, to ensure more children are protected....

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Reflecting on Progress and Advancing Prosperity in Northern Ireland

Reflecting on Progress and Advancing Prosperity in Northern Ireland

Wednesday, 31 December 2025

A New Year message from the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Hilary Benn MP ...

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Government pledges to reverse decline in foster carer numbers

Government pledges to reverse decline in foster carer numbers

Tuesday, 30 December 2025

New action in early 2026 to address urgent need for more foster carers and support retention of existing carers....

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Knife robberies fall and County Lines gangs dismantled

Knife robberies fall and County Lines gangs dismantled

Tuesday, 30 December 2025

Knife crime is falling and communities are safer thanks to a year of decisive action by the Home Office and the police....

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UK celebrates Scots in HM The King's New Year Honours List

UK celebrates Scots in HM The King's New Year Honours List

Tuesday, 30 December 2025

114 people from Scotland who have contributed to their community and country are celebrated in His Majesty The King’s New Year Honours today (Dec 30)....

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Lives to be saved by boosting access to drug overdose medication

Lives to be saved by boosting access to drug overdose medication

Monday, 29 December 2025

Government launches consultation to help combat rising drug deaths from opioids, as part of record £3.4 billion in investment in drug and alcohol serv...

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UK celebrates community champions in HM The King's New year Honours list

UK celebrates community champions in HM The King's New year Honours list

Monday, 29 December 2025

HM The King’s New Year Honours List 2026 recognises community champions who have made outstanding contributions to their communities across the UK....

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£78bn for councils in turning point settlement to cut deprivation

£78bn for councils in turning point settlement to cut deprivation

Wednesday, 17 December 2025

The funding injection is aimed at restoring pride, and councils will have more resources available to bring back libraries, youth services and communi...

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Record £9.5 billion early years investment

Record £9.5 billion early years investment

Monday, 15 December 2025

Record £9.5 billion early years investment next year to help families access affordable childcare and boost growth by supporting parents back into wor...

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Major expansion of colleges to train next generation of workers

Major expansion of colleges to train next generation of workers

Monday, 15 December 2025

Local colleges set to receive £570 million to expand training facilities and places to train the next generation of skilled workers...

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Mapping opportunity: new Connectivity Tool launches to place sustainable transport at the heart of jobs, schools and vital services

Mapping opportunity: new Connectivity Tool launches to place sustainable transport at the heart of jobs, schools and vital services

Thursday, 11 December 2025

The tool scores places in England and Wales on how well connected they are to health services, education, shopping, leisure and workplaces....

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Support for children with SEND who are not in school is inconsistent, inspectorates warn

Support for children with SEND who are not in school is inconsistent, inspectorates warn

Thursday, 11 December 2025

A report by Ofsted and the Care Quality Commission (CQC) finds that support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) who...

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£3bn investment to end postcode lottery for children with SEND

£3bn investment to end postcode lottery for children with SEND

Thursday, 11 December 2025

Around 50,000 specialist places to be created nationwide – making sure more children with SEND can thrive alongside their friends at their local schoo...

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New national Child Protection Authority announced

New national Child Protection Authority announced

Thursday, 11 December 2025

Plans for a new Child Protection Authority unveiled as part of government strategy to protect children from predators and abuse....

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