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£20m to improve learning spaces for learners with additional learning needs

During a visit to Ysgol y Bedol in Carmarthenshire, the Minister for Education and the Welsh Language, Jeremy Miles, announced the £20m...

A strong foundation in the early years is crucial to children’s success

Ofsted has today published the second part in its series of research reviews drawing on a range of research relating to early years...

A brilliant early education offer

The Government has recently set out a hugely ambitious expansion of early childcare. From 2025 they have committed to providing 30 hours...

Scottish Government's Plan for School Research 2023-2026

The Scottish Government’s Plan for School Research sets out the priorities for research and research activities which will support the...

E-powering up education: AI in education

Blog posted by: Rebecca Mace, senior lecturer in education at UWL, UCL SFHEA, 01 August 2023. As a teacher, I am really excited about the...

Record funding for schools in England

Schools in England to receive highest ever funding rates in 2024-25. Schools in England are set to receive their highest ever funding in...

Attainment in maths and writing SATs increases compared to 2022

Key Stage 2 results show an improvement in the majority of subjects as pupils continue to catch up from the pandemic. Key Stage 2 results...

Education Secretary addressed the LGA Annual Conference

Education Secretary Gillian Keegan yesterday addressed the Local Government Association. Thank you, Kevin. It is a great pleasure to be...

Commissioner calls for radical rehaul of the SEND system

New statistics published by the Department for Education (DfE) reveal that 1,183,384 pupils in England in 2023 receive support for their...

International experts highlight the importance of a child’s early years

Ofsted has today published a report exploring early years provision in an international context. International research shows that...

Funding boost to improve outside learning facilities

Government announces £15 million to help young people in disadvantaged areas to learn outside and experience nature £15 million to help...

England moves to fourth in international rankings for reading

England came fourth out of the 43 countries that tested children of the same age in the Progress International Reading Literacy Study...

Wildflowers seeds for every primary school class in honour of the Coronation

To mark the Coronation all state funded primary schools will be sent wildflower seeds, inspired by His Majesty The King’s love of nature....

Schools in England to benefit from major funding boost

State schools to receive extra cash in May following additional £2 billion investment Every state school in England is to receive a cash...

The year ahead for Education

I recently set out my areas of focus on education in our 2023-24 Business Plan. My ambition is to make schools places where children want...