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  • More than 600 academies are now open and even more schools offered chance to apply

    The Academies programme it being opened up to more schools in response to increasing demand from headteachers.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Royal Visit to Morocco

    Their Royal Highnesses The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall concluded today their Official three-day Visit to Morocco

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Sierra Leonean army comes of age under British direction

    Six years ago, Sierra Leone was a failing state receiving assistance from 10,000 United Nations troops. Now, with the republic's growing stability and the assistance of British military mentors, its armed forces could so…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Building a new culture of social responsibility

    Baroness Warsi made a speech about social responsibility at a Catholic bishops' conference on 6 April 2011.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Funding for phonics teaching to improve children’s reading

    Schools Minister announces matched funding scheme for phonics resources to drive up reading standards.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Foreign Secretary concerned by reinstated sentence for Baha’i spiritual leaders in Iran

    Foreign Secretary, William Hague calls on the Iranian judiciary to review the case and to cease persecution of the Baha’i faith.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Female engagement teams support Afghan women

    British Female Engagement Teams (FETs) are advising Afghan women on how working together can create future prosperity. Report by Ian Carr.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Owen Paterson - oral statement on the murder of Police Constable Ronan Kerr

    The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland Owen Paterson's oral statement on the murder of Police Constable Ronan Kerr in Omagh.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • New powers for teachers to improve discipline in schools

    Education Secretary Michael Gove launches streamlined guidance clarifying powers for teachers to search students and use force.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • RAF ISTAR squadrons keep watch over Libya

    When UN Security Council Resolution 1973 was declared to establish a no-fly zone over Libya, the RAF's Intelligence, Surveillance, Target Acquisition and Reconnaissance (ISTAR) aircraft moved quickly into action in the r…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Dame Clare Tickell responds to inaccurate reports about her review of the EYFS

    Dame Clare Tickell writes to the Times Educational Supplement about her independent review of the early years foundation stage.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • £4 million to fund free nursery places in 15 areas

    From today 15 local authorities will benefit from £4 million of government funding to provide free early learning and childcare to the most disadvantaged two year olds in their communities.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • HE in FE Conference

    It is great to be back at an AoC conference. I got to know the AoC and many FE colleges very well during the long years of opposition. It is…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • British volunteers meet Royal visitors

    Their Royal Highnesses the Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall met and thanked volunteers who help British residents in Spain

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Response to BIS Statistical First Release ‘Post 16 Education & Skills Learner Participation, Outcomes and Level of Highest Qualification Held’

    Minister for Further Education, Skills and Lifelong Learning John Hayes said: “Today’s statistics clearly show the increasing popularity of…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Heart of South West joins local enterprise partnership network

    The Heart of the South West local enterprise partnership covers Devon, Plymouth, Exeter, Torbay and Somerset. It joins the 31 partnerships announced…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Dissolution of the IMC and IICD

    Speech given by Owen Paterson, Secretary of State for Northern Ireland.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Further education boosts economy by £75 billion

    New research shows Apprenticeships generate around £40 for each pound of Government investment.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • "The world in flux, politics in crisis mode, markets under scrutiny: Lessons to learn"

    Minister for Trade and Investment Lord Green gave a speech to the German Banking Congress on 30 March.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Combat teachers take education to the front line

    The Army is making sure that while soldiers are on operations in Afghanistan they are receiving the education they need to progress and develop, with dedicated education officers taking lessons to the front line.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government