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The Department welcomes the decision by the National Association of Head Teachers following a letter from Michael Gove to the General Secretary outlining plans for a review of national curriculum tests.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
Gove: 'All children should have the chance to learn an instrument.'
Education Secretary Michael Gove announces that he has asked Ofsted to scrap the school Self Evaluation Form (SEF) process.
Michael Gove outlines the role of the Qualifications and Curriculum Development Agency for the rest of the financial year, in light of the May announcement of its impending closure.
The Department for Education announces that work has begun on a pilot proposal to rebuild the Doncaster college.
Schools minister corrects claims that free schools and academies are not covered by FOI legislation, and responds to opinion put forward by a group of professors in 'The Guardian'.
Sarah Teather responds to the Ofsted report on special educational needs (SEN) and reinforces her commitment to working with all involved parties to improve the SEN system.
Michael Gove reaffirms the government’s belief that autonomy for schools leads to higher performance and sustained improvement.
Children's Minister Sarah Teather calls for contributions to a new special educational needs (SEN) green paper.
Sarah Teather: Improving the special educational needs (SEN) system will put parents in control of their child’s education.
The Education Secretary has commissioned a review of 14 to 19 vocational education to make it fit for purpose.
Education Secretary Michael Gove announces review of 14 to 19 vocational education, to be carried out by Professor Alison Wolf.
Good afternoon everyone. It’s a great pleasure for me to join you all today in welcoming the launch of Transforming Lives. I also want to take…
Michael Gove outlines how the Education and Children's Bill will give headteachers and teachers powers to deal with bullies and weapons.
Nick Gibb announces the end of the single level test pilot scheme and thanks those involved.
A written ministerial statement about the first 16 Free School proposals, which are ready to progress to the next stage of the process.
Gove: ‘More great heads and teachers controlling schools will bring better behaviour and teaching to thousands more children.’
Nick Gibb congratulates thousands of primary school children, teachers and support staff on their hard work at key stage 1.
The pupil absence statistics for the spring term 2010 are published. Nick Gibb emphasises the government’s commitment to tackling the causes of absenteeism.
Schools Minister Nick Gibb congratulates students on their GCSE and diploma results and emphasises the coalition government’s focus on doing more to narrow the attainment gap.
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