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Henry Winkler receives honorary OBE for services to children with special educational needs and dyslexia

Henry Winkler receives honorary OBE for services to children with special educational needs and dyslexia

Friday, 11 February 2011

Michael Gove presents award for Winkler's tireless campaigning to support the earlier identification of children with SEN or disabilities....

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Publication of the findings from the review of the Vetting and Barring Scheme

Publication of the findings from the review of the Vetting and Barring Scheme

Friday, 11 February 2011

Children's Minister Tim Loughton said: "The new system will be less bureaucratic and less intimidating."...

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Michael Gove to the National Conference of Directors of Children's and Adult Services

Michael Gove to the National Conference of Directors of Children's and Adult Services

Wednesday, 09 February 2011

The Education Secretary on the coalition plans for education, including how schools will be identified for the Academies programme....

Tim Loughton delivers the Edith Kahn Memorial Lecture

Tim Loughton delivers the Edith Kahn Memorial Lecture

Wednesday, 09 February 2011

The Children's Minister talks about altruism, the Big Society and the function volunteering has in communities....

Tim Loughton to Community Care Live

Tim Loughton to Community Care Live

Wednesday, 09 February 2011

The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Children and Families talks about the Government's aim to reduce bureaucracy in social work....

Nick Gibb to the SSAT National Conference

Nick Gibb to the SSAT National Conference

Wednesday, 09 February 2011

The Minister for Schools talks about the schools White Paper and the government's agenda for reform in schools....

New Ofsted chairman appointed

New Ofsted chairman appointed

Tuesday, 08 February 2011

Education Secretary Michael Gove appoints Baroness Morgan of Huyton to post of Ofsted chairman....

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Government pledges to tackle ‘musical divide’

Government pledges to tackle ‘musical divide’

Monday, 07 February 2011

Michael Gove welcomes Darren Henley’s report on music education, which shows how top musicians can help disadvantaged schools....

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Lord Hill to the IAA National Conference and Annual General Meeting – Academies: The New Orthodoxy

Lord Hill to the IAA National Conference and Annual General Meeting – Academies: The New Orthodoxy

Monday, 07 February 2011

The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Schools speaks about what the academies programme has achieved so far and about the advantages of acade...

Reg Bailey wants to hear from parents and businesses about the commercialisation and sexualisation of childhood

Reg Bailey wants to hear from parents and businesses about the commercialisation and sexualisation of childhood

Monday, 07 February 2011

Reg Bailey launches a call for evidence as part of his review into the commercialisation and premature sexualisation of children....

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Schools Minister pays visit to improved primary schools in Dover

Schools Minister pays visit to improved primary schools in Dover

Wednesday, 02 February 2011

Nick Gibb pays tribute to Dover Federation for the Arts primary schools following their achievements in key stage 2 examinations. ...

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Professor Munro: child protection must focus on the child, not on rules and targets

Professor Munro: child protection must focus on the child, not on rules and targets

Tuesday, 01 February 2011

The interim report of the 'Munro review of child protection' focuses on helping children and reducing bureaucracy....

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Eight free schools have business plans approved

Eight free schools have business plans approved

Saturday, 29 January 2011

Details of 8 free school proposals that had advanced to pre-opening stage by January 2011....

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Hundreds of teachers, charities and parents gather for first ever free schools conference

Hundreds of teachers, charities and parents gather for first ever free schools conference

Friday, 28 January 2011

Michael Gove addresses conference with US education experts and teachers who have set up charter schools....

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US charter schools experts to speak at free schools conference

US charter schools experts to speak at free schools conference

Friday, 28 January 2011

Mike Feinberg to speak to teachers, charities, parents and other groups planning to set up free schools....

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Education Bill gives Secretary of State new powers to intervene in underperforming schools

Education Bill gives Secretary of State new powers to intervene in underperforming schools

Thursday, 27 January 2011

Measures proposed to root out bad behaviour, tackle underperformance and improve accountability of schools....

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Education Bill focuses on Ofsted and Ofqual to raise standards

Education Bill focuses on Ofsted and Ofqual to raise standards

Thursday, 27 January 2011

The Education Bill, which will help teachers raise standards with new powers to root out poor behaviour and underperformance, is published....

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Children’s Minister welcomes merger between Fairbridge and the Prince’s Trust

Children’s Minister welcomes merger between Fairbridge and the Prince’s Trust

Wednesday, 26 January 2011

Tim Loughton sees the merger of the Prince's Trust and Fairbridge as "a positive way forward for voluntary organisations"....

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Lord Hill to the SSAT Guildhall Reception

Lord Hill to the SSAT Guildhall Reception

Monday, 24 January 2011

The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Schools talks about the academies programme and the role that SSAT has played in the education system....

National curriculum review launched

National curriculum review launched

Thursday, 20 January 2011

Education Secretary Michael Gove announces a new world-class curriculum to help reverse the fall in international league tables....

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Transcript of BBC interview with the Children's Minister on the Vincent family's request for respite care

Transcript of BBC interview with the Children's Minister on the Vincent family's request for respite care

Thursday, 20 January 2011

Transcript of BBC interview with Sarah Teather about the Vincent family's request for more support for their disabled daughter....

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Plans to end the Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA) programme

Plans to end the Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA) programme

Wednesday, 19 January 2011

Reasons for the Government's proposals to end the EMA programme and details of the funds that will be allocated in its place. ...

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New capital funding for sixth form colleges

New capital funding for sixth form colleges

Wednesday, 19 January 2011

Lord Hill announces a £90 million funding package to help address building needs and meet demand for additional student places....

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Department for Education responds to Graham Allen’s independent review of early intervention

Department for Education responds to Graham Allen’s independent review of early intervention

Wednesday, 19 January 2011

The Children’s Minister Sarah Teather responds to Graham Allen’s report on early years intervention and welcomes the findings....

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New Schools Commissioner announced as government demands action on school improvement

New Schools Commissioner announced as government demands action on school improvement

Friday, 14 January 2011

Former headteacher Dr Elizabeth Sidwell to take up the role of Schools Commissioner....

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GCSE and A level performance tables and school spend data published

GCSE and A level performance tables and school spend data published

Wednesday, 12 January 2011

Exam performance data 2010 published by the DfE to provide parents with more information about school performance and expenditure. ...

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Nick Gibb to the north of England education conference

Nick Gibb to the north of England education conference

Tuesday, 11 January 2011

The Minister for Schools sets out the government’s vision for schools and the challenges and opportunities in the year ahead....

Tim Loughton to the Frank Buttle Trust Conference

Tim Loughton to the Frank Buttle Trust Conference

Tuesday, 11 January 2011

The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Children and Families talks about improving opportunities for care leavers to enter further and higher ...

The Department for Education responds to Ofsted’s report on science

The Department for Education responds to Ofsted’s report on science

Friday, 07 January 2011

Schools Minister Nick Gibb commends Ofsted’s evaluation of science education and best practice to drive improvement in science teaching....

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Letter from Michael Gove on music teaching

Letter from Michael Gove on music teaching

Friday, 07 January 2011

The Secretary of State for Education regarding advice from music organisations to teachers on avoiding physical contact with pupils....

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