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Thirty two academy leaders elected to help schools thrive

Thirty two academy leaders elected to help schools thrive

Wednesday, 11 October 2017

Names of academy leaders elected to headteacher boards announced ...

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Education Secretary opens new high speed rail college

Education Secretary opens new high speed rail college

Monday, 09 October 2017

Education Secretary visits Doncaster to launch new technical education college ...

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Plans launched to drive social mobility in Opportunity Areas

Plans launched to drive social mobility in Opportunity Areas

Monday, 09 October 2017

Education Secretary launches plans to raise education standards and broaden the horizons of young people in areas struggling with social mobility....

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New education and skills measures announced

New education and skills measures announced

Sunday, 01 October 2017

Education Secretary outlines plans to provide opportunity for all and ensure we have the skills needed for a modern, post-Brexit economy....

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Sir Theodore Agnew appointed as minister

Sir Theodore Agnew appointed as minister

Friday, 29 September 2017

The Prime Minister has announced Sir Theodore Agnew will take up a role as minister in the Lords at the Department for Education....

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Thousands more children on track to become fluent readers

Thousands more children on track to become fluent readers

Thursday, 28 September 2017

Phonics Screening Check results published today (28 September) show standards improving....

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Deal to help schools save cash on computer equipment

Deal to help schools save cash on computer equipment

Wednesday, 20 September 2017

DfE offers schools the chance to save on tablets, laptops and desktop devices....

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Back to school for thousands of pupils as new free schools open

Back to school for thousands of pupils as new free schools open

Monday, 18 September 2017

33,000 new school places created as number of free schools, studio schools and university technical colleges opened since 2011 passes 500....

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Fairer funding system to end 'postcode lottery' for schools

Fairer funding system to end 'postcode lottery' for schools

Thursday, 14 September 2017

Education Secretary Justine Greening sets out measures to replace 'outdated' school funding system...

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New training opportunities for thousands of teachers

New training opportunities for thousands of teachers

Thursday, 14 September 2017

£75 million Teaching and Leadership Innovation Fund will provide teachers with skills and knowledge-based training ...

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Helping children learn through a proportionate primary assessment system

Helping children learn through a proportionate primary assessment system

Wednesday, 13 September 2017

New assessment to provide better starting point to measure progress and the impact of schools....

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Partnership is key to creating more good school places

Partnership is key to creating more good school places

Wednesday, 13 September 2017

Education Secretary Justine Greening calls for closer working between independent and state schools to create more good school places. ...

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Nick Gibb: The importance of vibrant and open debate in education

Nick Gibb: The importance of vibrant and open debate in education

Monday, 11 September 2017

Schools minister speaks at ResearchED 2017 National Conference....

Director for Fair Access and Participation announced

Director for Fair Access and Participation announced

Thursday, 07 September 2017

Justine Greening confirms Chris Millward as the first Director for Fair Access and Participation at the Office for Students....

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Universities must embrace accountability

Universities must embrace accountability

Thursday, 07 September 2017

Minister outlines plans to boost accountability and transparency across high education sector...

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Jo Johnson: speech to UUK annual conference

Jo Johnson: speech to UUK annual conference

Thursday, 07 September 2017

Embracing accountability and promoting value for money in Higher Education...

Advisor appointed to boost local support for care leavers

Advisor appointed to boost local support for care leavers

Monday, 04 September 2017

Minister for Children and Families appoints a new National Implementation Advisor for care leavers...

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30 hours free childcare launches

30 hours free childcare launches

Thursday, 31 August 2017

The government's 30 hours free childcare offer for working parents rolls out across the country on Friday (1 September)....

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GCSE results day 2017

GCSE results day 2017

Thursday, 24 August 2017

Minister of State for School Standards, Nick Gibb, congratulates students on GCSE results day...

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New CEO of the Education and Skills Funding Agency appointed

New CEO of the Education and Skills Funding Agency appointed

Wednesday, 23 August 2017

Eileen Milner to join the Education and Skills Funding Agency as the new Chief Executive...

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A level results day 2017

A level results day 2017

Thursday, 17 August 2017

Minister of State for School Standards, Nick Gibb congratulates students on A level results day...

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Multi million fund reaches record number of adoptive families

Multi million fund reaches record number of adoptive families

Wednesday, 02 August 2017

Over £52 million has now been released through the Adoption Support Fund, which has helped 22,000 children....

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Applications open to create 1,600 new special free school places

Applications open to create 1,600 new special free school places

Thursday, 27 July 2017

Nineteen local authorities open applications to sponsor new special free schools...

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£16 million drive to boost maths skills for post Brexit Britain

£16 million drive to boost maths skills for post Brexit Britain

Thursday, 20 July 2017

Sir Adrian Smith review underlines the value of post-16 maths and calls for more action to support young people...

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Securing value for money for students and taxpayers

Securing value for money for students and taxpayers

Thursday, 20 July 2017

Jo Johnson outlines plans for subject-level Teaching Excellence Framework and a crackdown on vice chancellor pay...

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Jo Johnson: delivering value for money for students and taxpayers

Jo Johnson: delivering value for money for students and taxpayers

Thursday, 20 July 2017

Jo Johnson speaking to the Higher Education sector at Reform on Thursday 20 July 2017...

Childcare service opens for parents with children under five

Childcare service opens for parents with children under five

Wednesday, 19 July 2017

Eligible families can save up to £5,000 a year when the new 30 hours free childcare offer opens in September. ...

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Ambition for vast majority of students to study core academic GCSEs

Ambition for vast majority of students to study core academic GCSEs

Wednesday, 19 July 2017

School Standards Minister Nick Gibb sets out the government’s ambition for 90% of children to study the core academic subjects at GCSE....

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Benefits of 30 hours confirmed as free childcare places soar

Benefits of 30 hours confirmed as free childcare places soar

Tuesday, 18 July 2017

An independent evaluation of the offer finds increased working hours, greater flexibility and improved finances among benefits for parents....

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£1.3bn for core schools budget delivers rise in per pupil funding

£1.3bn for core schools budget delivers rise in per pupil funding

Monday, 17 July 2017

Education Secretary announces additional £1.3billion for schools funding over two years - meaning schools funding will be £2.6billion higher...

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