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From Department for Education (DfE)
  • Science practicals: Nicky Morgan writes to Ofqual

    Letter from Education Secretary Nicky Morgan to Ofqual Chief Executive Glenys Stacey about the assessment of science practicals.

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

  • Record number of children adopted by LGBT families

    Minister thanks lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender communities for ‘selfless dedication’ to vulnerable children.

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

  • School success adds £140,000 to wages, research reveals

    Analysis lays bare the importance of getting good grades at school.

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

  • Pupils in the north to benefit from 'injection of expertise'

    The Chancellor and the Education Secretary set out plans to improve education standards in the north of England.

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

  • Minister aims for new culture of social investment in childcare

    Sam Gyimah announces plans to encourage social investment in childcare that will complement increased government funding.

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

  • Number of young people NEET falls across the board

    Young people not in education, employment or training has fallen by almost 150,000 since same period in 2010.

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

  • Investigations into abuse in children’s homes and schools

    Statement regarding investigations relating to Jimmy Savile and a number of children’s homes and schools in England.

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

  • Assessment without levels commission announced

    Nick Gibb sets out plans for a commission to help improve primary school assessment and testing.

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

  • Assessment after levels

    Nick Gibb outlines the support given to schools as they move away from level descriptors.

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

  • Winners of the Character Awards announced

    Education Secretary Nicky Morgan announces the 27 schools and organisations winning £15,000 for their work in character education.

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

  • Letter from Nicky Morgan to Bethnal Green Academy

    Secretary of State for Education writes to the principal and staff of Bethnal Green Academy in London.

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

  • New scheme to boost middle management in challenging schools

    Excellent school middle leaders will be placed in underperforming schools in a drive to raise standards.

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

  • Second phase of pioneering Shanghai maths teacher exchange begins

    Teachers report Shanghai methods are already raising standards in schools that took part in the first phase of exchange.

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

  • Short breaks damage young people’s futures

    Research based on pupil absence and exam results data reveals the link between attendance and achievement.

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

  • £1 million from Adoption Support Fund helps over 160 families

    Families across the country benefit from essential therapy services that help children settle into their new homes.

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

  • Family Drug and Alcohol Court to extend nationwide

    Courts that help families affected by drug and alcohol misuse to open in new areas, thanks to government backing worth £2.5 million.

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

  • Professor Terri Scott appointed to Ofqual board

    Professor Terri Scott has been appointed to serve as the Northern Ireland member of the Ofqual board for three years.

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

  • Major £3.9 million school rebuild gets underway in the North West

    Mesne Lea Primary School in Salford hosted an official turf cutting ceremony on 12 February to mark the start of construction work.

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

  • Major £4.2 million school rebuild gets underway in east Yorkshire

    Francis Askew Primary School in Hull hosted an official turf cutting ceremony on 13 February to mark the start of the construction work.

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

  • Major £5.4 million school rebuild gets underway in east Yorkshire

    Eastfield Primary School in Hull hosted an official turf cutting ceremony on 13 February to mark the start of the construction work.

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