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Secretary of State's speech to the National Society Conference

Secretary of State's speech to the National Society Conference

Friday, 23 January 2026

The Secretary of State for Education, Bridget Phillipson, addressed Church of England school leaders at the National Society Annual Conference 2026....

UK Government Ministers to meet with Northern Ireland schools ahead of East West Council

UK Government Ministers to meet with Northern Ireland schools ahead of East West Council

Thursday, 22 January 2026

UK Government Ministers are engaging with Northern Ireland schools to highlight the importance of East-West relations in the lead up to today’s (Janua...

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Education Secretary speech at Bett UK Conference

Education Secretary speech at Bett UK Conference

Wednesday, 21 January 2026

In her speech, the Education Secretary, announced £23 million investment to expand the government's EdTech Testbeds pilot programme....

Strategy to boost UK education abroad in major £40bn growth drive

Strategy to boost UK education abroad in major £40bn growth drive

Tuesday, 20 January 2026

Bold new strategy will grow education exports to £40bn a year by 2030, supporting UK jobs and investment....

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Government to drive action to improve children’s relationship with mobile phones and social media

Government to drive action to improve children’s relationship with mobile phones and social media

Monday, 19 January 2026

Government launches consultation on children's social media use and bans phones in schools to protect young people's wellbeing and ensure safer online...

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Education Secretary speech at UK AI for Education Summit

Education Secretary speech at UK AI for Education Summit

Monday, 19 January 2026

In her speech, the Education Secretary, announced stronger safety measures to be introduced around AI in education....

£200 million landmark SEND teacher training programme

£200 million landmark SEND teacher training programme

Friday, 16 January 2026

New requirement that every teacher receives training to support pupils, as government makes good on promise to deliver reforms families are crying out...

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Martyn Oliver's speech at the Livery Education Conference 2026

Martyn Oliver's speech at the Livery Education Conference 2026

Friday, 16 January 2026

Sir Martyn Oliver, Ofsted’s Chief Inspector, spoke at the Livery Education Conference at Drapers' Hall....

UK and Ukraine?strengthen ties under?landmark?partnership?as £20 million accelerated to support energy infrastructure

UK and Ukraine?strengthen ties under?landmark?partnership?as £20 million accelerated to support energy infrastructure

Friday, 16 January 2026

The UK and Ukraine mark the first anniversary of? the historic ?100 Year Partnership with new initiatives?driving security and prosperity?in both coun...

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Premier League and literary greats back National Year of Reading

Premier League and literary greats back National Year of Reading

Tuesday, 13 January 2026

The Education Secretary and the National Literacy Trust launch the National Year of Reading, urging all ages to rediscover reading for pleasure....

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Government to introduce academy trust inspections

Government to introduce academy trust inspections

Thursday, 08 January 2026

New academy trust inspections to boost transparency for parents and strengthen outcomes for children...

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Government modernises exam records with new app

Government modernises exam records with new app

Thursday, 08 January 2026

Every year 11 student in England to be able to see their GCSE exam results on a new app from summer 2026....

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Government pledges to reverse decline in foster carer numbers

Government pledges to reverse decline in foster carer numbers

Tuesday, 30 December 2025

New action in early 2026 to address urgent need for more foster carers and support retention of existing carers....

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Ofsted annual report warns against ‘profiteering’ in children’s homes sector

Ofsted annual report warns against ‘profiteering’ in children’s homes sector

Tuesday, 02 December 2025

Annual report sees great work being done by education and care professionals but there are concerns about the rapid growth in children’s homes, and ou...

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Student Loans Interest and Repayment Threshold Announcement for Plan 2 and Plan 3 loans

Student Loans Interest and Repayment Threshold Announcement for Plan 2 and Plan 3 loans

Wednesday, 26 November 2025

The Department for Education today (26 November 2025) confirmed annual updates to repayment thresholds for Plan 2 and Plan 3 Income Contingent Student...

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Ofsted to pause national professional qualification (NPQ) inspections

Ofsted to pause national professional qualification (NPQ) inspections

Wednesday, 26 November 2025

The Secretary of State for Education has requested that we pause our routine inspections of national professional qualifications for the remainder of ...

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Inspiring the next generation: Nuclear Waste Services and Sellafield Ltd at Cumbria careers fair

Inspiring the next generation: Nuclear Waste Services and Sellafield Ltd at Cumbria careers fair

Monday, 17 November 2025

Nuclear Waste Services and Sellafield Ltd joined UlverSTEM last week to inspire young people in Cumbria to explore opportunities in STEM education and...

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Independent investigation to be launched to tackle rising youth inactivity

Independent investigation to be launched to tackle rising youth inactivity

Monday, 10 November 2025

An independent investigation will be launched to tackle the persistently high numbers of young people out of work, education and training, which minis...

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UK announces vital demining funding to clear routes and improve access for aid into Gaza

UK announces vital demining funding to clear routes and improve access for aid into Gaza

Thursday, 30 October 2025

Additional explosive ordnance experts, equipment and education will be delivered to Gaza as the UK unveils further support for UNMAS....

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Universities to deliver better outcomes in return for full fees

Universities to deliver better outcomes in return for full fees

Tuesday, 21 October 2025

Post-16 education and skills white paper to boost opportunity for disadvantaged students, hold universities to account and put sector on firm financia...

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World leading UK higher education sector expands in India and bolsters growth at home

World leading UK higher education sector expands in India and bolsters growth at home

Thursday, 09 October 2025

The UK’s world-leading higher education sector is set to bring in a £50 million boost to the economy as part of a major expansion of British universit...

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Bridget Phillipson speech to North East Chamber of Commerce

Bridget Phillipson speech to North East Chamber of Commerce

Friday, 03 October 2025

Speech delivered by Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson at the North East Chamber of Commerce President’s 1815 Lunch in Sunderland...

Martyn Oliver's speech at the Childcare and Education Expo

Martyn Oliver's speech at the Childcare and Education Expo

Monday, 29 September 2025

Sir Martyn Oliver, Ofsted’s Chief Inspector, spoke at the 2025 Childcare and Education Expo in Coventry....

Government supports top students out of Gaza to take up UK scholarships

Government supports top students out of Gaza to take up UK scholarships

Sunday, 21 September 2025

Foreign and Education Secretaries announce Gazan students will arrive in the UK to take places at universities following government support to help th...

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Education Secretary speech at National Parent Survey launch

Education Secretary speech at National Parent Survey launch

Wednesday, 17 September 2025

A speech delivered by the Education Secretary, Bridget Phillipson, at an event hosted by The Times and ParentKind to launch the charity's annual repor...

Education Secretary speech at launch of The Children's Plan

Education Secretary speech at launch of The Children's Plan

Wednesday, 10 September 2025

Speech delivered by Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson at an event to launch the Children's Commissioner's Children's Plan in London....

Bridget Phillipson speech to TUC conference, 2025

Bridget Phillipson speech to TUC conference, 2025

Tuesday, 09 September 2025

Speech delivered by Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson at the Trades Union Congress annual conference in Brighton, 2025 ...

Ofsted confirms changes to education inspection and unveils new look report cards

Ofsted confirms changes to education inspection and unveils new look report cards

Monday, 08 September 2025

Today, Ofsted has set out a renewed approach to education inspection that will give parents better and more detailed information, is fairer on profess...

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£2 million boost for integrated education in Northern Ireland

£2 million boost for integrated education in Northern Ireland

Monday, 08 September 2025

NI Secretary visited Integrated College Dungannon to see how integrated education in NI is delivering reconciliation and building stronger communities...

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Student Loans Interest Rates and Repayment Threshold Announcement

Student Loans Interest Rates and Repayment Threshold Announcement

Tuesday, 19 August 2025

The Department for Education today (19 August 2025) confirmed annual updates to interest rates for undergraduate and postgraduate Income Contingent St...

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