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Government drive to boost attainment in North East schools

Government drive to boost attainment in North East schools

Thursday, 14 March 2019

School support aims to unlock potential of up to 30 secondary schools in the North East...

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Thousands of places created in new special free schools

Thousands of places created in new special free schools

Monday, 11 March 2019

Around 3,500 extra school places to be created for pupils facing the biggest challenges in their education ...

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Education Secretary speaks to leaders of diversity network

Education Secretary speaks to leaders of diversity network

Saturday, 09 March 2019

Damian Hinds speaks to educational diversity leaders about the importance of diversity and inclusion in education. ...

Education Secretary warns universities over dropout rates

Education Secretary warns universities over dropout rates

Thursday, 07 March 2019

Damian Hinds is calling on universities to tackle high rates of students dropping out as new figures are published today. ...

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Government creates new student mental health taskforce

Government creates new student mental health taskforce

Thursday, 07 March 2019

A new group has been set up to help students manage the challenges in university which can affect mental health. ...

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Top Employers to help all primary schools offer careers education to pupils

Top Employers to help all primary schools offer careers education to pupils

Tuesday, 05 March 2019

Education Secretary Damian Hinds announces work with leading employers to help all primary schools offer top careers education...

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New leader board to celebrate top apprenticeship employers

New leader board to celebrate top apprenticeship employers

Monday, 04 March 2019

Leading employers are set to be recognised for their work to get more people into skilled jobs, through a new leader board unveiled as part of Natio...

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Children and Families Minister announces new early years funding

Children and Families Minister announces new early years funding

Thursday, 28 February 2019

Nadhim Zahawi gives the keynote address at the Manchester School Readiness Conference ...

Universities Minister calls for greater improvement on access

Universities Minister calls for greater improvement on access

Thursday, 28 February 2019

Chris Skidmore spoke at Nottingham Trent University outlining his priority to drive improvements in access and participation in higher education. ...

New training for health visitors to boost early language skills

New training for health visitors to boost early language skills

Thursday, 28 February 2019

1,000 health visitors to be trained to support children's early language and communication needs during routine home visits...

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All pupils will be taught about mental and physical wellbeing

All pupils will be taught about mental and physical wellbeing

Monday, 25 February 2019

Three new subjects will be universal from 2020 to ensure school prepares pupils for the modern world - health education, relationships education and R...

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Disadvantaged families to benefit from free early learning apps

Disadvantaged families to benefit from free early learning apps

Wednesday, 20 February 2019

Thousands of families to receive free access to educational apps that help boost early literacy and language skills...

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Outstanding Gateshead student awarded Lord Glenamara prize

Outstanding Gateshead student awarded Lord Glenamara prize

Monday, 18 February 2019

Stephanie Taylor, 16, has been awarded for her academic success and valuable contribution to her local community...

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Universities Minister reinforces the civic role of institutions

Universities Minister reinforces the civic role of institutions

Wednesday, 13 February 2019

Chris Skidmore spoke at the launch of the UPP Foundation Civic University Commission's report, looking at the value of universities to their local are...

Contracts awarded to deliver the first T Levels

Contracts awarded to deliver the first T Levels

Wednesday, 13 February 2019

Pearson and NCFE have been awarded contracts to deliver the first three T Levels from 2020....

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Improved access to thousands more world class school places

Improved access to thousands more world class school places

Monday, 11 February 2019

More disadvantaged children will have access to an Outstanding school place as the government launches the second round of the Selective Schools Expan...

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Minister calls to dispel girls’ misconceptions of STEM subjects

Minister calls to dispel girls’ misconceptions of STEM subjects

Monday, 11 February 2019

Girls are substantially less likely than boys to consider taking Science, technology, engineering and mathematics subjects at A Level...

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Final round of Strategic College Improvement Fund opens

Final round of Strategic College Improvement Fund opens

Friday, 08 February 2019

Bids are being invited from Colleges to apply for funding to help boost standards....

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Education Secretary sets out five foundations to build character

Education Secretary sets out five foundations to build character

Thursday, 07 February 2019

Damian Hinds spoke at the Church of England Foundation for Educational Leadership conference about his vision to help children build character and res...

Education Secretary sets out vision for character and resilience

Education Secretary sets out vision for character and resilience

Thursday, 07 February 2019

Damian Hinds sets out in a speech that character and resilience are as important as academic achievement...

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Schools Minister calls on academies to justify 'excessive' pay

Schools Minister calls on academies to justify 'excessive' pay

Tuesday, 05 February 2019

Lord Agnew writes to chairs of 28 academy trusts to ask for more details on the pay of executives earning six-figure salaries...

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One of the largest mental health trials launches in schools

One of the largest mental health trials launches in schools

Monday, 04 February 2019

Up to 370 schools to join one of the largest trials in the world to boost the evidence about what works to support mental health and wellbeing...

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Free speech to be protected at university

Free speech to be protected at university

Saturday, 02 February 2019

New guidance for students and universities will set out the legal rights and obligations to help protect lawful free speech on campuses. ...

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Universities must do more to tackle ethnic disparity

Universities must do more to tackle ethnic disparity

Friday, 01 February 2019

The Government has launched measures to drive change in tackling inequalities between ethnic groups in higher education. ...

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Universities Minister sets vision for higher education

Universities Minister sets vision for higher education

Thursday, 31 January 2019

Chris Skidmore spoke at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, outlining his priorities for the role and his view for the future of the higher education s...

Damian Hinds announces drive to create more good school places

Damian Hinds announces drive to create more good school places

Thursday, 31 January 2019

The application criteria for a new wave of free schools has been announced today, targeting areas with a need for good school places...

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Price comparison site launched to help schools cut energy bills

Price comparison site launched to help schools cut energy bills

Wednesday, 30 January 2019

New website will help schools avoid fees charged by energy brokers and reduce the more than £10billion a year spent on non-staffing costs...

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Parliament passes accelerated degree proposals

Parliament passes accelerated degree proposals

Wednesday, 30 January 2019

Proposals to increase choice for students and save on tuition fees have been passed by the House of Commons and House of Lords...

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£38 million T Level Capital Fund launches

£38 million T Level Capital Fund launches

Wednesday, 30 January 2019

Young people taking T Levels from 2020 to benefit from funding boost ...

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Education Secretary urges more faith schools to consider academy conversion

Education Secretary urges more faith schools to consider academy conversion

Wednesday, 30 January 2019

Damian Hinds hosts round-table with representatives from all major faiths to discuss benefits of academy status....

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