Schools will make every effort to stay open in adverse weather conditions, however, the safety of pupils and teachers is a top priority. Here's everything you need to know.
Julie Noble is health, safety, and fire resilience technician for the risk protection arrangement (RPA), the DfE's alternative to commercial insurance. In this blog post, Julie talks about how schools' kitchen and laundry risk assessments and equipment checks are essential tools for keeping everyone safe.
The national curriculum is a set of subjects and standards used by primary and secondary schools, so children learn the same things. We've announced that we'll be holding an independent review to refresh the curriculum and make sure it meets ...
The Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) measures how pupils are performing in certain subjects at school in countries around the world. It's run by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) and assesses the knowledge and skills in mathematics, reading and science of 15-year-olds internationally.
For many, the start of the school term will mean mixing with different groups of people, which is why the autumn term is also known for its colds and bugs. While it's usually safe for parents and carers to send ...
Kevin Draisey, Head of Procurement Operations for Get help buying for schools, updates on the new Transforming Public Procurement (TPP) e-learning now available for procurement practitioners in schools and multi-academy trusts.
Kevin Draisey is Head of Procurement Operations for Get help buying for schools, the DfE's free supported buying service for schools and trusts. In this blog post, Kevin explains what Transforming Public Procurement (TPP) means for people who buy for schools and trusts, and how they can get ready for the changes ahead.
Government reminds schools to ensure all children have equal access to PE and school sport with support from the Inclusion 2024 programme.
We're ending tax breaks for private schools from the start of 2025, to better invest in state education. Currently, private schools are eligible for tax breaks, like charitable business rate relief, and they don't have to charge VAT on tuition ...
Skills Minister Jacqui Smith yesterday delivered a speech at the Universities UK conference.
This week many of you are returning to schools, colleges and early years settings across the country after a well-earned summer break. I'd like to personally welcome you back as we start the new term together. Fresh in your minds ...
The horrific attack in Southport on 29 July 2024 and the violent disorder in its aftermath, have caused grave concern across the country. Following the attack, rioting coordinated by right-wing extremists was initiated by the spread of misinformation about the ...
Hundreds of thousands of eligible working parents can now access 15 hours government-funded early education for children aged 9-months-old and older after new rules kicked in from 1 September 2024. Those who are eligible to take advantage of the scheme ...
Government pushes ahead with reform agenda by scrapping single headline Ofsted judgements for schools with immediate effect
Hundreds of thousands of parents of children from nine months old take up new 15 government funded hours of early education from Monday
Minister Morgan's speech made yesterday at the Global Education and Innovation Summit in the Republic of Korea.
Hundreds of thousands of young people celebrate today as they receive their GCSE and VTQ results today.
Two mental health leads at the Ormiston Academies Trust (OAT) talk about the central role of leadership and management in supporting and championing efforts to promote mental health and wellbeing, as part of a whole school approach.
Thousands of students across the country will soon be finding out their GCSE results and thinking about the next steps in their education. Here we explain everything you need to know about the big day, from when results day is, ...
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. The school day is split into two sessions - one session counts as ...
76% of English 18-year-old applicants have been accepted into their first choice of university.
It can feel like there's a lot riding on A Level, T Level and Vocational Technical Qualifications (VTQ) results day but if you don't get your predicted grades, don't worry - it doesn't mean that your education journey stops here. ...
Large and small companies recognised for their apprenticeship programmes, creating opportunities and driving growth.
School teachers to receive fully funded 5.5% pay award.
Interim Office for Students chair appointed as Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Act 2023 is stopped.
