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New teachers ready to deliver in the classroom

New teachers ready to deliver in the classroom

Wednesday, 05 September 2018

As pupils return to school, a survey has revealed that 9 out of 10 new teachers are positive about how well their training has prepared them for the c...

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Universities Minister speaks at UUK annual conference

Universities Minister speaks at UUK annual conference

Wednesday, 05 September 2018

Minister Sam Gyimah spoke about the value of Great Britain's universities at UUK's annual conference in Sheffield. ...

Primary school standards continue to rise

Primary school standards continue to rise

Tuesday, 04 September 2018

New statistics show that sponsored academies are helping drive up standards in primary schools. ...

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New free schools to open across England

New free schools to open across England

Monday, 03 September 2018

New openers will ensure more parents have a greater choice of school for their child...

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T Levels move another step closer as competition launches

T Levels move another step closer as competition launches

Monday, 03 September 2018

Winning bidders to have exclusive rights to deliver first T Levels from 2020...

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More support to help schools with costs

More support to help schools with costs

Thursday, 30 August 2018

Practical support and advice is published for schools to help save money on the £10 billion spent each year on non-staffing costs. ...

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New £1.6million investment in projects in North Yorkshire

New £1.6million investment in projects in North Yorkshire

Tuesday, 28 August 2018

New projects will support young people and their families living on the North Yorkshire Coast as part of the Opportunity Area programme....

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Education Secretary's visit to promote English as global export

Education Secretary's visit to promote English as global export

Tuesday, 28 August 2018

Damian Hinds visited Anglolang College in Scarborough today (28 August) to highlight the importance of the English language as a crucial global export...

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New unit to tackle exploitation of vulnerable young people

New unit to tackle exploitation of vulnerable young people

Tuesday, 28 August 2018

A new national response unit will be established to help local authorities support vulnerable children at risk of exploitation by criminal gangs....

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GCSE pupils gaining knowledge and skills for future success

GCSE pupils gaining knowledge and skills for future success

Thursday, 23 August 2018

Pupils across the country celebrate success in new gold-standard GCSE qualifications. ...

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Next generation of young people gaining the skills Britain needs

Next generation of young people gaining the skills Britain needs

Thursday, 16 August 2018

Results day marks the culmination of hard work from students and teachers, with reformed A Levels better preparing young people university or the work...

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Research reveals lesser known qualifications could help boost skills and jobs

Research reveals lesser known qualifications could help boost skills and jobs

Tuesday, 14 August 2018

Level 4 and 5 qualifications could be the key to unlocking skills demanded by employers ...

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New technology to spearhead classroom revolution

New technology to spearhead classroom revolution

Monday, 06 August 2018

Education Secretary challenges the tech industry to launch an education revolution for schools, colleges and universities....

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Projects to improve education for children with additional needs

Projects to improve education for children with additional needs

Monday, 06 August 2018

Nine projects across the country have been awarded a share of £4million to transform the education and outcomes of children taught in alternative prov...

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Languages boost to deliver skilled workforce for UK's businesses

Languages boost to deliver skilled workforce for UK's businesses

Thursday, 02 August 2018

School Standards Minister Nick Gibb unveils new drive to deliver a nation of confident linguists and ensure businesses have the skilled workers they n...

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Multimillion investment in early years education and boost social mobility

Multimillion investment in early years education and boost social mobility

Wednesday, 01 August 2018

Education Secretary sets his vision to support a child's early years development, in his first major speech on social mobility...

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Education Secretary sets vision for boosting social mobility

Education Secretary sets vision for boosting social mobility

Tuesday, 31 July 2018

Damian Hinds speaks at Resolution Foundation about closing the attainment gap by tackling the 'last taboo' of education - the home learning environmen...

Free holiday activities and meals for disadvantaged families

Free holiday activities and meals for disadvantaged families

Thursday, 26 July 2018

Children and Families Minister Nadhim Zahawi announces funding for thousands of families to benefit from free healthy meals and activities in the summ...

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Curriculum programme pilots to reduce time spent planning lessons

Curriculum programme pilots to reduce time spent planning lessons

Thursday, 26 July 2018

The first round of £7.7million Curriculum Fund will make it easier for teachers to find and share high-quality lesson plans and resources ...

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Government to fund pay rise for teachers

Government to fund pay rise for teachers

Tuesday, 24 July 2018

Teachers are in line for a pay rise of up to £1,366 a year as part of the government’s pay deal for around a million public sector workers....

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£1million to improve life skills for young people in Doncaster

£1million to improve life skills for young people in Doncaster

Monday, 23 July 2018

Opportunity Area scheme launched to offer sports, arts and cultural activities to disadvantaged young people, building character and resilience ...

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Measures announced to help schools reduce teacher workload

Measures announced to help schools reduce teacher workload

Saturday, 21 July 2018

Education Secretary announces new online resources for teachers to reduce time spent on 'unnecessary' tasks and support to focus on teaching....

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Plans to help children in foster care experience loving and stable homes

Plans to help children in foster care experience loving and stable homes

Friday, 20 July 2018

Children and Families Minister Nadhim Zahawi announces new measures to improve foster care, as part of the government's response to two fostering revi...

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Secretary of State speech at the National Association of Headteachers conference

Secretary of State speech at the National Association of Headteachers conference

Friday, 20 July 2018

Today, Damian Hinds spoke at the NAHT conference where he announced plans to improve teacher early career support and development, as well as new meas...

Students praise quality of colleges and training providers

Students praise quality of colleges and training providers

Friday, 20 July 2018

New figures reveal how satisfied students are in further education...

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New relationships and health education in schools

New relationships and health education in schools

Wednesday, 18 July 2018

Draft guidance published today to make sure education prepares young people for life in the modern world. ...

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New multi million pound deal to boost skills across West Midlands

New multi million pound deal to boost skills across West Midlands

Wednesday, 18 July 2018

Education Secretary visits Dudley College to announce new deal with West Midlands Combined Authority...

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New Chair of the Social Mobility Commission confirmed

New Chair of the Social Mobility Commission confirmed

Friday, 13 July 2018

Education Select Committee endorses appointment of Dame Martina Milburn as Chair of the Social Mobility Commission. ...

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More pupils in England reach expected standard at key stage 2

More pupils in England reach expected standard at key stage 2

Tuesday, 10 July 2018

Primary school standards continue to rise nationally....

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Children and Families Minister addresses ADCS conference

Children and Families Minister addresses ADCS conference

Thursday, 05 July 2018

Minister for Children and Families Nadhim Zahawi spoke to directors of children's services at the ACDS conference 2018 in Manchester. ...

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