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Major overhaul of higher technical education announced

Major overhaul of higher technical education announced

Monday, 13 July 2020

New package of measures for higher technical education will build on the work to transform technical and vocational education in Britain...

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New Ofsted chair announced

New Ofsted chair announced

Friday, 10 July 2020

Dame Christine Ryan appointed next chair of Ofsted....

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Education Secretary FE speech with Social Market Foundation

Education Secretary FE speech with Social Market Foundation

Thursday, 09 July 2020

In a virtual speech hosted by the Social Market Foundation, the Education Secretary set outs his bold plans on how Further Education will level up the...

PE and Sport Premium for schools confirmed

PE and Sport Premium for schools confirmed

Sunday, 05 July 2020

Education Secretary confirms £320 million for PE & Sport Premium for the next academic year...

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Education Secretary's statement on coronavirus (COVID 19): 02 July 2020

Education Secretary's statement on coronavirus (COVID 19): 02 July 2020

Friday, 03 July 2020

Education Secretary on the Government’s plans for all pupils to return to schools, colleges, nurseries and other education settings in September....

Thousands of children offered nutritious breakfasts during summer

Thousands of children offered nutritious breakfasts during summer

Friday, 03 July 2020

Children from more than 1,800 schools in England who are currently part of our Breakfast Clubs programme will now be offered healthy breakfasts over t...

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New package of support for T Level industry placements

New package of support for T Level industry placements

Friday, 03 July 2020

New package of support to help employers and FE providers deliver high-quality industry placements....

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Schools and colleges to reopen in full in September

Schools and colleges to reopen in full in September

Thursday, 02 July 2020

Detailed plans have been unveiled for all children and young people to return to full-time education from September....

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Reforms set to boost early language outcomes and cut workload

Reforms set to boost early language outcomes and cut workload

Wednesday, 01 July 2020

Plans published to transform early years learning and development and reduce unnecessary teacher workload...

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Universities Minister calls for true social mobility

Universities Minister calls for true social mobility

Wednesday, 01 July 2020

Speaking to the NEON summit on widening access and mobility, Universities Minister Michelle Donelan, outlines a new approach to social mobility. ...

Vulnerable children to get better support when moving school

Vulnerable children to get better support when moving school

Friday, 26 June 2020

Proposals outlined to reduce time vulnerable children spend out of the classroom, with consultation launched on changes to the School Admissions Code ...

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Extra support for new teachers amid surge in applications

Extra support for new teachers amid surge in applications

Tuesday, 23 June 2020

Up to 5,000 early career teachers to receive additional support, with twelve per cent more applications to teacher training compared to last year ...

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Education Secretary's statement on coronavirus (COVID 19): 19 June 2020

Education Secretary's statement on coronavirus (COVID 19): 19 June 2020

Monday, 22 June 2020

Education Secretary on the Government’s £1 billion Covid catch-up plan to tackle impact of lost teaching time...

Thousands of children to benefit from free meals and activities

Thousands of children to benefit from free meals and activities

Monday, 22 June 2020

Thousands of children in England to benefit from free meals and activities during summer 2020...

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Billion pound Covid catch up plan to tackle impact of lost teaching time

Billion pound Covid catch up plan to tackle impact of lost teaching time

Friday, 19 June 2020

New measures to help primary and secondary pupils catch up...

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Universities Minister announces mental health support for students

Universities Minister announces mental health support for students

Wednesday, 17 June 2020

Universities Minister, Michelle Donelan, talks to HEPI about the impact of Covid-19 on the sector and mental health support for students during this t...

Primary schools to be given flexibility to bring back more pupils

Primary schools to be given flexibility to bring back more pupils

Monday, 15 June 2020

Headteachers are being encouraged to invite back more primary pupils before the summer, where they have capacity to do so ...

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Education Secretary accelerates T Level roll out

Education Secretary accelerates T Level roll out

Thursday, 11 June 2020

Eighty-eight more providers selected to deliver pioneering qualifications from September 2022 taking the total to over 180 across England....

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Extra mental health support for pupils and teachers

Extra mental health support for pupils and teachers

Wednesday, 10 June 2020

Online resources and charity grants to help schools and colleges respond to the impact of coronavirus on mental health and wellbeing ...

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Universities Minister sets out support for international students

Universities Minister sets out support for international students

Friday, 05 June 2020

International Education Champion appointed to support international students and the higher education sector during Covid-19...

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Destination UK: Supporting international learners through coronavirus

Destination UK: Supporting international learners through coronavirus

Friday, 05 June 2020

Universities Minister Michelle Donelan delivered a speech at the Going Global summit hosted by the British Council, outlining support for internationa...

£7 million for vulnerable pupils leaving Alternative Provision

£7 million for vulnerable pupils leaving Alternative Provision

Thursday, 04 June 2020

More than 11,000 vulnerable young people to receive support to move into next stage of education or employment...

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Social workers to work with teachers in schools

Social workers to work with teachers in schools

Friday, 22 May 2020

£6.5 million to put social workers in schools to support children at risk...

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£37 million to support children with complex needs

£37 million to support children with complex needs

Monday, 18 May 2020

The multi-million-pound settlement will help low-income families with seriously ill or disabled children with the cost of equipment, goods or services...

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Education Secretary's statement on coronavirus (COVID 19): 16 May

Education Secretary's statement on coronavirus (COVID 19): 16 May

Saturday, 16 May 2020

Education Secretary on the Government’s response to the outbreak of coronavirus and plans to begin returning to school safely ...

Details on phased wider opening of schools, colleges and nurseries

Details on phased wider opening of schools, colleges and nurseries

Monday, 11 May 2020

Schools, colleges and nurseries to begin to prepare to open to more young people from 1 June at the earliest, with protective measures in place...

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Eligibility for government childcare offers protected

Eligibility for government childcare offers protected

Tuesday, 05 May 2020

Temporary measures ensure critical workers will still be eligible for childcare offers if their income has changed due to coronavirus...

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Government support package for universities and students

Government support package for universities and students

Sunday, 03 May 2020

The Government has announced a range of measures to protect students and the higher education sector from the impact of coronavirus....

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New free online learning platform to boost workplace skills

New free online learning platform to boost workplace skills

Monday, 27 April 2020

Online platform ‘The Skills Toolkit’ will help people to build their skills during the coronavirus outbreak and beyond....

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Schools to benefit from education partnership with tech giants

Schools to benefit from education partnership with tech giants

Friday, 24 April 2020

Thousands of schools to receive technical support to start using Google and Microsoft’s education platforms...

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