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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...
Aug 22, 20232 min read


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...
Aug 18, 20232 min read


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...
Aug 8, 20234 min read


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...
Jul 24, 20233 min read


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...
Jul 14, 20234 min read


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...
Jul 8, 20238 min read


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...
Jun 30, 20234 min read


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...
Jun 23, 20232 min read


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...
May 28, 20234 min read


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...
May 22, 20233 min read


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....
May 10, 20234 min read


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...
Apr 29, 20233 min read


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...
Apr 22, 20232 min read


What does the Spring Budget mean for children & young people?
Last week, the Government set out spending measures in its spring Budget, which contained a number of commitments targeted specifically...
Apr 1, 20232 min read


£60 million to make schools and colleges across Wales more sustainable
Schools and colleges across Wales are set to benefit from £60 million in funding to make buildings more energy efficient. The Minister...
Mar 10, 20232 min read
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