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Government to tackle post pandemic absence rates with new support

Government to tackle post pandemic absence rates with new support

Wednesday, 17 May 2023

Successful attendance programmes expanded by Government to get more children into school....

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England moves to fourth in international rankings for reading

England moves to fourth in international rankings for reading

Tuesday, 16 May 2023

England came fourth out of the 43 countries that tested children of the same age in the Progress International Reading Literacy Study (PIRLS)....

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Education Secretary addresses the Education World Forum

Education Secretary addresses the Education World Forum

Monday, 08 May 2023

Gillian Keegan celebrates the role of international education and promotes the benefits of embracing Artificial Intelligence in education...

Green apprenticeships celebrated in honour of the Coronation

Green apprenticeships celebrated in honour of the Coronation

Wednesday, 03 May 2023

Six green apprenticeships are to be marked with the Coronation emblem in recognition of their sustainability credentials....

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Schools in England to benefit from major funding boost

Schools in England to benefit from major funding boost

Wednesday, 26 April 2023

State schools to receive extra cash in May following additional £2 billion investment...

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Disabled children to benefit from funding for short breaks

Disabled children to benefit from funding for short breaks

Tuesday, 11 April 2023

Thousands of families with children with special educational needs supported with short breaks from theatre trips to outdoor activities helping to bui...

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Review of relationships, sex and health education to protect children to conclude by end of year

Review of relationships, sex and health education to protect children to conclude by end of year

Friday, 31 March 2023

Review to be informed by expert panel, in response to concerning reports of inappropriate content being taught ...

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Education Secretary addresses BETT 2023

Education Secretary addresses BETT 2023

Wednesday, 29 March 2023

Gillian Keegan launches set of technology standards for schools and colleges and speaks about AI in education...

Education Secretary establishes government’s forward thinking AI approach

Education Secretary establishes government’s forward thinking AI approach

Wednesday, 29 March 2023

Gillian Keegan to speak about the potential of technology in education....

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The Apprenticeship Ambassador Network conference – 28 March

The Apprenticeship Ambassador Network conference – 28 March

Tuesday, 28 March 2023

Minister Robert Halfon spoke to the Apprenticeship Ambassador Network conference on the importance of high quality apprenticeships to the government s...

Schools and colleges to receive £2.5 billion to upgrade buildings and boost school places

Schools and colleges to receive £2.5 billion to upgrade buildings and boost school places

Tuesday, 28 March 2023

Major government investment to improve school and college buildings and support more school places from 2026....

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Package to level up opportunities for the most disadvantaged pupils

Package to level up opportunities for the most disadvantaged pupils

Monday, 27 March 2023

Local Needs Funding to be allocated to 24 education cold spots around the country to help disadvantaged pupils ...

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German Industry UK Panel Discussion on Apprenticeships and Skills

German Industry UK Panel Discussion on Apprenticeships and Skills

Monday, 27 March 2023

Minister Robert Halfon spoke about the UK government skills agenda and Germany's technical education system at a German Industry UK event in London on...

Government bans unregulated accommodation for young people in care

Government bans unregulated accommodation for young people in care

Thursday, 23 March 2023

All supported accommodation providers for looked after 16- and 17-year-olds will be required to register with Ofsted and meet standards from October 2...

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Minister Robert Halfon speech to Holex Spring Network Event

Minister Robert Halfon speech to Holex Spring Network Event

Thursday, 23 March 2023

Minister for Skills, Apprenticeships and Higher Education Robert Halfon's pre-recorded address on Adult Community Education and Learning ...

School sports given huge boost to level the playing field for next generation of Lionesses

School sports given huge boost to level the playing field for next generation of Lionesses

Wednesday, 08 March 2023

New standard for school sports will see girls and boys offered the same sports...

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Student finance to be radically transformed from 2025

Student finance to be radically transformed from 2025

Tuesday, 07 March 2023

New, more flexible system introduced to empower adults to upskill or retrain throughout their working lives....

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German given boost as part of new schools language programme

German given boost as part of new schools language programme

Friday, 03 March 2023

New flagship language programme launched, designed to boost the quality of language lessons in primary and secondary schools...

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Transformational reform begins for children and young people with SEND

Transformational reform begins for children and young people with SEND

Thursday, 02 March 2023

Plan for better, fairer access to high quality special educational needs and disabilities support....

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Applications for flagship Turing Scheme open

Applications for flagship Turing Scheme open

Tuesday, 14 February 2023

Schools, colleges and universities can now apply for the third year of the Turing Scheme to fund international study and work opportunities....

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Thousands of families to benefit from local support in rollout of Family Hubs

Thousands of families to benefit from local support in rollout of Family Hubs

Thursday, 09 February 2023

Family Hubs offer early support to families and young children to help them overcome difficulties and build strong relationships. ...

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Apprenticeships boosted under plans to broaden UCAS

Apprenticeships boosted under plans to broaden UCAS

Monday, 06 February 2023

Young people will soon be able to search and apply for apprenticeships on UCAS...

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Long term strategy launched to fix children’s social care

Long term strategy launched to fix children’s social care

Thursday, 02 February 2023

Government to transform children’s social care, with ambitious plans that put families at the heart of reform....

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How we are supporting degree apprenticeships and higher technical education

How we are supporting degree apprenticeships and higher technical education

Wednesday, 01 February 2023

Higher Education and Skills Minister Robert Halfon's speech to University UK's conference on degree apprenticeships...

Education Secretary addresses Church of England National Education Conference

Education Secretary addresses Church of England National Education Conference

Friday, 27 January 2023

Gillian Keegan recognises the achievements of Church of England schools, and of teachers and leaders in schools across the country...

Defibrillator deliveries begin for all schools that need one

Defibrillator deliveries begin for all schools that need one

Friday, 20 January 2023

All state-funded schools in England currently without a defibrillator to receive one by the end of the academic year....

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Cost of living boost for students

Cost of living boost for students

Wednesday, 11 January 2023

Financial package to help students with living costs and a further freeze on tuition fees....

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Funding boost to support more young people to progress in education

Funding boost to support more young people to progress in education

Monday, 09 January 2023

Increase in funding worth an additional £125 million for 16-19 education for school sixth forms, colleges and other providers next year....

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Careers boost for young people

Careers boost for young people

Thursday, 05 January 2023

Primary school pupils to benefit from careers support and change to law will give more young people access to advice about technical education ...

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Holiday help: holiday activity clubs continue in 2023

Holiday help: holiday activity clubs continue in 2023

Thursday, 22 December 2022

Government confirms funding for holiday activities and food programme for 2023, supporting hundreds of thousands of children from low-income families....

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