Government delivering on 60,000 more special needs places
Councils are to receive a record £850 million cash boost to ensure children across the country receive an education that meets their needs.
Councils are to receive a record £850 million cash boost to ensure children across the country receive an education that meets their needs.
All pupils should have access to the resources and support needed to fulfil their potential. Last year, we unveiled an ambitious plan, which set out our aims to change the special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and alternative provision system ...
We've allocated over £17 billion since 2015 for keeping schools all over the country in good condition. That includes £1.8 billion for the 2024-25 financial year. Most of the funds are given to local authorities, large multi-academy trusts, and large voluntary aided ...
Being active can have a hugely positive impact on children's physical and mental health. Announced on International Women's Day last year, our plans also make it clear that girls and boys should be able access the same sports. We have also ...
Ahead of a huge summer of sport in 2024, schools will receive new guidance on delivering two hours of PE a week, and equal access to sport and PE.
Cases of measles are rising across England, including among children. It's an infection that spreads very easily and for some people can cause serious problems. There's no specific medical treatment for measles, so it's important to get vaccinated as it's ...
In this blog, we hear from attendance leads from a school and a trust explain how they are using the Monitor Your School Attendance tool to improve strategies to attendance and have more meaningful conversations with families, head teachers and local authorities.
Every moment in school counts and days missed add up quickly. Evidence shows that pupils who have good attendance enjoy better wellbeing and school performance than those who don't. There are only a few circumstances where a child is allowed ...
Assistant headteacher, James Chamberlain, shares how he used his school's National Tutoring Programme (NTP) funding to introduce holiday tuition.
No school, child or local authority is the same and school funding needs to reflect that. That's why sometimes it can seem complicated. Here's what you need to know about school funding. How are schools funded? Most state-funded schools in ...
Social workers play a crucial role and provide essential support to children and families facing a wide range of challenges, from poverty and mental health issues to domestic abuse and dealing with disabilities. There are several fully-funded entry routes into ...
Places boosted even further with new measures to support childminders, and funding rates confirmed for all childcare providers ahead of historic rollout
We're making the biggest investment by a UK government into childcare in history, doubling the amount we expect to spend over the next few years from around £4 billion to around £8 billion each year. Currently, eligible working parents of 3 and 4-year-olds ...
Going to university is a fun and exciting time for most students - but it comes with unique challenges and stresses. We believe that all students' mental health and wellbeing should be properly supported during their time at university. There ...
Gillian Keegan recently (08 March 2024) addressed school and college leaders at the ASCL Annual Conference in Liverpool.
Minister Halfon recently delivered a speech about land-based colleges, and the difference they make at a local and national level across the country.
Liz Kenny, english hub lead, and Vanessa Hill, headteacher, at Whiston Worrygoose Primary school in Rotherham talk about their approach to encouraging reading, and the benefits it's brought their pupils.
Lisa Jones is Director of Finance and Resources for the Consortium Trust. In this blog post, Lisa shares her experience of using Get help buying for schools to buy cleaning services for 7 schools in her trust.
Minister Robert Halfon's virtual speech to the Annual Apprenticeship Conference 2024 in Birmingham (27 February 2024).
Every state school in England will now share their daily attendance registers across the education sector.
All school leaders, trustees, headteachers and governors are responsibility for making sure measures are in place that will help reduce the risk of a cybercrime.
Schools will receive new guidance on prohibiting mobile phone use during the school day.
By the age of 12, 97% of children own a mobile phone, but the use of mobile phones in school can lead to distractions, disruption and can increase the risk of online bullying. Many schools have already introduced rules which ...
If you want to get a degree, but you're worried about finances or just not sure that a traditional university course is right for you, a degree apprenticeship could be a great option. A degree apprenticeship allows you to study ...
Schools and colleges to receive funding to permanently remove reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete.