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400 academies now open

400 academies now open

Thursday, 06 January 2011

Academy numbers double since May 2010 as schools embrace government's plan for education reform. ...

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More than 1 in 10 secondary schools now academies with many more in the pipeline

More than 1 in 10 secondary schools now academies with many more in the pipeline

Thursday, 06 January 2011

Over 400 academies are now open – double the figure open in May 2010. ...

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Government commits to overhauling outdated child performance laws

Government commits to overhauling outdated child performance laws

Thursday, 30 December 2010

Government publishes new guidance to free local authorities and amateur production groups from unnecessary form-filling. ...

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Professor Munro wants to hear from child protection professionals

Professor Munro wants to hear from child protection professionals

Thursday, 23 December 2010

Professor Munro asks child protection professionals to be frank about what needs to change and the best ways to reform the system....

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Tackling the root causes of poverty and disadvantage

Tackling the root causes of poverty and disadvantage

Tuesday, 21 December 2010

Local communities, voluntary groups and charities consulted on a new government strategy to combat poverty and disadvantage....

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YPLA statement on 16 to 19 funding and statutory guidance

YPLA statement on 16 to 19 funding and statutory guidance

Monday, 20 December 2010

Funding arrangements for 16 to 19 education and training in 2012 to 2013 by the former Young People's Learning Agency. ...

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New approach for school sports: decentralising power, incentivising competition, trusting teachers

New approach for school sports: decentralising power, incentivising competition, trusting teachers

Monday, 20 December 2010

Michael Gove sets out the direction of travel, and initial funding, for the coalition government’s new approach to school sports. ...

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Adoption statistics: Tim Loughton responds in letter to local authorities

Adoption statistics: Tim Loughton responds in letter to local authorities

Saturday, 18 December 2010

Tim Loughton responds on adoption statistics. ...

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Key stage 2 pupil achievement figures

Key stage 2 pupil achievement figures

Friday, 17 December 2010

Statistics on 2010 national curriculum assessments at key stage 2 in England, and a statement from Michael Gove....

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Michael Gove appoints 4 new board members

Michael Gove appoints 4 new board members

Thursday, 16 December 2010

Biographical details on 4 new non-executive members of the Department for Education Board....

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GCSE statistics on pupil characteristics

GCSE statistics on pupil characteristics

Thursday, 16 December 2010

GCSE and equivalent qualification results, showing pupil characteristics such as gender, income group and ethnicity....

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The Department for Education comments on the EMA

The Department for Education comments on the EMA

Wednesday, 15 December 2010

Response to reports about the Institute for Fiscal Studies' analysis of the EMA. ...

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The department responds to the Institute for Fiscal Studies' report on the pupil premium

The department responds to the Institute for Fiscal Studies' report on the pupil premium

Wednesday, 15 December 2010

DfE response to news reports about the Institute for Fiscal Studies' analysis of the pupil premium....

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Social workers to be placed on a more professional footing

Social workers to be placed on a more professional footing

Tuesday, 14 December 2010

The Social Work Reform Board sets out a national set of professional standards outlining what social workers are expected to do....

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Key stage 2 achievement statistics published

Key stage 2 achievement statistics published

Tuesday, 14 December 2010

Schools Minister Nick Gibb: "These figures show that many primary schools are providing a first-class education for their pupils."...

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Government announces £800 million to support families

Government announces £800 million to support families

Saturday, 11 December 2010

The government has announced funding to support low-income families with disabled children....

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Schools Minister Nick Gibb responds to key stage 2 attainment statistics

Schools Minister Nick Gibb responds to key stage 2 attainment statistics

Thursday, 09 December 2010

Gibb: "We want to raise academic standards for all young people and to close the attainment gap."...

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Ofsted’s children's services annual rating process to end

Ofsted’s children's services annual rating process to end

Thursday, 09 December 2010

Tim Loughton explains the decision to end the Ofsted annual rating process as soon as legislation can be passed....

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Funding for tighter security to protect Jewish schools from anti semitism

Funding for tighter security to protect Jewish schools from anti semitism

Wednesday, 08 December 2010

Michael Gove announces up to £2 million to fund tighter security measures in Jewish faith schools....

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Major international study shows England’s 15 year olds performing poorly in mathematics, science and reading

Major international study shows England’s 15 year olds performing poorly in mathematics, science and reading

Tuesday, 07 December 2010

Michael Gove comments on the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) study of schools systems from around the world....

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Government confirms capital funding for youth projects

Government confirms capital funding for youth projects

Tuesday, 07 December 2010

The myplace programme secures £134 million to complete its work....

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Review of commercialisation and sexualisation of children

Review of commercialisation and sexualisation of children

Monday, 06 December 2010

Children's Minister announces an independent review into the commercialisation and premature sexualisation of children....

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Review of the Children’s Commissioner for England

Review of the Children’s Commissioner for England

Monday, 06 December 2010

An independent review of the Children’s Commissioner role recommends strengthening its remit, powers and independence....

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Nick Gibb to the Politeia Conference

Nick Gibb to the Politeia Conference

Tuesday, 30 November 2010

The Minister for Schools talks about greater freedoms for primary schools to teach Latin as part of the National Curriculum reforms....

Honorary MBE for assistant headteacher of Guru Nanak Academy

Honorary MBE for assistant headteacher of Guru Nanak Academy

Tuesday, 30 November 2010

Education Secretary presents an Honorary MBE to Joseph Synott, an Irish citizen, for his services to education in Hillingdon....

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Partnerships for Schools chairman appointment extended for 12 months

Partnerships for Schools chairman appointment extended for 12 months

Tuesday, 30 November 2010

Education Secretary extends Michael Grabiner’s appointment as chairman of the board at Partnerships for Schools (PfS) for 12 months....

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Lord Hill to the Sixth Form Colleges Forum

Lord Hill to the Sixth Form Colleges Forum

Friday, 26 November 2010

The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Schools talks about the impact the Government's educational reforms will have on sixth form colleges....

Nick Gibb: a vision for education

Nick Gibb: a vision for education

Thursday, 25 November 2010

Schools Minister speaks to the Grammar Schools Heads Association on the guiding principles behind the vision for the education system....

Nick Gibb: the Academies Bill

Nick Gibb: the Academies Bill

Thursday, 25 November 2010

Nick Gibb speaks at the Reform think tank's conference about plans to grant greater freedom to schools and offer more choice to parents....

Tim Loughton to the Centre for Excellence and Outcomes in Children and Young People's Services

Tim Loughton to the Centre for Excellence and Outcomes in Children and Young People's Services

Thursday, 25 November 2010

Tim Loughton speaks to the C4EO about improving public services for children, young people and families, and promotes sharing examples of good practic...

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