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New employer grant to boost quality in early years education

New employer grant to boost quality in early years education

Friday, 13 February 2026

A new package of support will help early years settings strengthen their workforce and improve outcomes for children from the very start....

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Government to publish new gender guidance for schools

Government to publish new gender guidance for schools

Thursday, 12 February 2026

Guidance for gender questioning children is clear schools should take a careful approach when a child asks to social transition. ...

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10 year plan to revitalise schools and colleges for every child

10 year plan to revitalise schools and colleges for every child

Wednesday, 11 February 2026

Schools to be inclusive by design, with dedicated ‘inclusion bases’ and new guidance on adaptations to improve inclusivity and accessibility....

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Government unveils expanded support for adopted children

Government unveils expanded support for adopted children

Tuesday, 10 February 2026

Consultation launched on providing better, earlier, and more targeted help to adopted children and funding increased for adoption support fund...

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Government plans to train next generation of construction workers

Government plans to train next generation of construction workers

Tuesday, 10 February 2026

13,000 apprenticeship and T Level opportunities created by government’s plan to transform school buildings....

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Intelligence agencies provide briefings on foreign interference

Intelligence agencies provide briefings on foreign interference

Monday, 09 February 2026

MI5 and cyber security services deliver rare briefings to Vice Chancellors and political parties to harden the UK’s resilience against foreign interfe...

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UK provides vital humanitarian support as Ukraine suffers through brutal winter

UK provides vital humanitarian support as Ukraine suffers through brutal winter

Friday, 06 February 2026

The UK government has been supporting more than 1 million Ukrainians affected by the energy crisis this winter....

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Sir Martyn Oliver's speech at the Sixth Form Colleges Association

Sir Martyn Oliver's speech at the Sixth Form Colleges Association

Thursday, 05 February 2026

Martyn Oliver, Ofsted's Chief Inspector, spoke at the Sixth Form Colleges Association (SFCA) 2026 Winter Conference/AGM in London....

Pledge to get 10,000 vulnerable children into foster homes

Pledge to get 10,000 vulnerable children into foster homes

Wednesday, 04 February 2026

Thousands more children in the social care system in England will grow up in loving homes, under plans to create up to 10,000 new foster care places....

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Tech Secretary: Barnsley can blaze a trail as UK's first Tech Town

Tech Secretary: Barnsley can blaze a trail as UK's first Tech Town

Tuesday, 03 February 2026

The Science and Technology Secretary has written an Op-Ed in the Yorkshire Post on Barnsley becoming the UK's first Tech Town....

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Barnsley becomes UK’s first government backed Tech Town

Barnsley becomes UK’s first government backed Tech Town

Tuesday, 03 February 2026

Barnsley named UK’s first Tech Town – with local schools and college, businesses, NHS and more getting bespoke government support to unleash opportuni...

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Parents prioritising primary schools with free breakfast clubs

Parents prioritising primary schools with free breakfast clubs

Monday, 02 February 2026

Over 300,000 children are set to benefit from Best Start free breakfast clubs in April, as the government prioritises support to tackle the cost of li...

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450,000 disadvantaged pupils could benefit from AI tutoring tools

450,000 disadvantaged pupils could benefit from AI tutoring tools

Monday, 26 January 2026

Safe AI tutoring tools co-created with teachers to be available to schools by the end of 2027, helping to close the attainment gap....

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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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