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Vulnerable families to benefit from additional package of support

Vulnerable families to benefit from additional package of support

Tuesday, 08 December 2020

More than £4m to extend Covid response programmes supporting vulnerable families...

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Extra measures to support students ahead of next summer’s exams

Extra measures to support students ahead of next summer’s exams

Thursday, 03 December 2020

Students sitting exams and other assessments next year will benefit from a package of exceptional measures to improve fairness and prevent disruption...

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All students offered testing on return to university

All students offered testing on return to university

Wednesday, 02 December 2020

Students offered testing for Covid after Christmas as universities asked to stagger returns...

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Young Food Ambassadors meet with Children’s Minister

Young Food Ambassadors meet with Children’s Minister

Friday, 27 November 2020

Ambassadors joined by Dame Emma Thompson to discuss the importance of healthy eating and activities ...

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Children's Minister speaks during Anti Bullying Week

Children's Minister speaks during Anti Bullying Week

Friday, 27 November 2020

Vicky Ford addresses panel at the Diana Award event on Wednesday 18 November to mark Anti-Bullying Week...

New funding to support schools and colleges during Covid pandemic

New funding to support schools and colleges during Covid pandemic

Friday, 27 November 2020

Covid workforce fund to support with costs of staff absences in schools and colleges ...

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Children’s Minister keynote address on assistive technology

Children’s Minister keynote address on assistive technology

Wednesday, 25 November 2020

Children and Families Minister Vicky Ford announces new research aimed at helping to bridge the gap between education and employment for young people ...

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Government plans for post qualification university admissions

Government plans for post qualification university admissions

Friday, 13 November 2020

Education Secretary announces plans to review the university admissions system and potential move to post qualification admissions. ...

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Christmas?guidance set out for university students?

Christmas?guidance set out for university students?

Wednesday, 11 November 2020

The Government has published guidance for students to travel home at the end of the term while controlling COVID-19 transmission risk. ...

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Have your say on post 16 level 2 and below study

Have your say on post 16 level 2 and below study

Tuesday, 10 November 2020

Views sought on how to boost study at level 2 and below so more students progress into jobs or further study....

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New guidance for schools, colleges and early years

New guidance for schools, colleges and early years

Wednesday, 04 November 2020

Guidance for education settings published ahead of national restrictions coming into force ...

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North East talent awarded prizes for education contributions

North East talent awarded prizes for education contributions

Monday, 26 October 2020

Outstanding students and school leaders awarded prestigious Lord Glenamara Memorial prizes for success and contributions to their communities ...

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Protections for working parents eligible for childcare support

Protections for working parents eligible for childcare support

Monday, 26 October 2020

Eligibility extended for parents eligible for 30 hours and Tax-Free Childcare offers ...

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Next stage of post 16 qualifications overhaul gets under way

Next stage of post 16 qualifications overhaul gets under way

Friday, 23 October 2020

New measures announced to boost the quality of and streamline qualifications so students and employers get the skills they need for the jobs of tomorr...

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Education Secretary urges overhaul of adoption system

Education Secretary urges overhaul of adoption system

Wednesday, 14 October 2020

Gavin Williamson sets out expectations to end burdensome bureaucracy in adoption, marking National Adoption Week ...

Education Secretary urges overhaul to adoption system

Education Secretary urges overhaul to adoption system

Wednesday, 14 October 2020

To coincide with National Adoption Week, the Education Secretary calls for overhaul of overly bureaucratic adoption system...

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Students to be given more time to prepare for 2021 exams

Students to be given more time to prepare for 2021 exams

Tuesday, 13 October 2020

Exams will go ahead next summer, underpinned by contingencies for all possible scenarios....

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Effect of pandemic on children's wellbeing revealed in new report

Effect of pandemic on children's wellbeing revealed in new report

Friday, 09 October 2020

State of the Nation report provides an in-depth picture of the experiences of children and young people during the pandemic and how it affected their ...

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Queen honours teachers, social workers and more

Queen honours teachers, social workers and more

Friday, 09 October 2020

2020 Queen’s Birthday Honours List acknowledges outstanding contribution to education and children services during the Covid 19 pandemic ...

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Competition opens for new wave of Institutes of Technology

Competition opens for new wave of Institutes of Technology

Thursday, 08 October 2020

Eight new employer-led, state of the art Institutes of Technology will be created bringing the total to 20 across the country ...

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New remote education support for schools, colleges and teachers

New remote education support for schools, colleges and teachers

Thursday, 01 October 2020

Extra resources announced to support delivery of remote education, including 100,000 additional devices and increased peer to peer support for teacher...

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New chair of the Skills and Productivity Board confirmed

New chair of the Skills and Productivity Board confirmed

Tuesday, 29 September 2020

Education Secretary Gavin Williamson appoints Stephen van Rooyen as chair of the Skills and Productivity Board....

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Boosting children's physical activity in school

Boosting children's physical activity in school

Wednesday, 23 September 2020

The Department for Education has launched new online resources to inspire children to get active to mark National Fitness Day 2020. ...

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99.9 per cent of schools open for start of autumn term

99.9 per cent of schools open for start of autumn term

Tuesday, 15 September 2020

New official figures show almost every school in England has opened for the start of the autumn term, following months of hard work and dedication fro...

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Education Secretary sets out aims for higher education

Education Secretary sets out aims for higher education

Thursday, 10 September 2020

Speaking to Universities UK members Gavin Williamson told vice-chancellors about his aims for achieving excellence in higher education. ...

Universities Minister addresses sector ahead of academic year

Universities Minister addresses sector ahead of academic year

Thursday, 10 September 2020

Michelle Donelan spoke to Universities UK members to thank them for their innovation and looked ahead to the upcoming academic year. ...

Updated guidance for universities ahead of reopening

Updated guidance for universities ahead of reopening

Thursday, 10 September 2020

The Government has updated guidance to help universities reopen buildings and campuses this September while keeping students and staff safe....

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Applications open for Care Leavers Internship Scheme 2020

Applications open for Care Leavers Internship Scheme 2020

Monday, 07 September 2020

Opportunities at heart of Government open for young people leaving care...

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Schools begin teaching reformed Early Years Foundation Stage

Schools begin teaching reformed Early Years Foundation Stage

Thursday, 03 September 2020

Guidance published to support delivery of revised framework, focused on improving outcomes for every child...

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Employers encouraged to sign up for apprentice cash boost

Employers encouraged to sign up for apprentice cash boost

Tuesday, 01 September 2020

New incentives launched to help businesses invest in the skills they need to recover and grow....

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