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  • PE and sport premium: more children benefiting from school sport

    New research has shown the government’s £150 million a year PE and sport premium is helping to improve primary school sports provision.

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

  • £1.8 million training boost for language teaching

    A new fund of £1.8 million will pay for a series of teacher-led training programmes to help support the teaching of foreign languages.

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

  • The importance of teaching

    Nick Gibb speaks to ResearchED about why the promotion of evidence-based approaches and freeing teachers to teach go hand in hand.

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

  • New curriculum will make education system 'envy of the world'

    As a new school term begins, millions of children will be taught a new ‘world-class’ curriculum to prepare them for life in modern Britain.

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

  • Update - Child care business scheme

    Apply now for a cash boost of up to £500 to help start up your new business.

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

  • £1 million in grants paid out as childcare scheme hits milestone

    The childcare business grant has distributed £1 million to new childcare businesses - and there is still more money for worthy causes.

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

  • Gypsy, Roma and Traveller pupils: supporting access to education

    Schools showing successful practice in improving the attainment and attendance of Gypsy, Roma and Traveller (GRT) pupils.

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  • Armed forces learning

    A resource for key stages 1 to 4 has been launched to educate children about the work of the UK armed forces.

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

  • Deputy Prime Minister launches free school meals

    From today (2 September 2014), every single child in the first 3 years of school will be eligible for a free school lunch.

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

  • Unprecedented number of new schools opened since 2010

    Figures reveal the extent of reforms designed to improve quality of schools.

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

  • Reforms for children with SEN and disabilities come into effect

    The biggest education reforms in a generation for children and young people with special educational needs became law on Monday 1 September 2014.

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

  • Letter from Edward Timpson to Rotherham Borough Council

    Edward Timpson asks Rotherham Council to set out the steps it is taking to address findings of the report into child sexual exploitation.

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

  • Primary test results: standards rising in all subjects

    Eighty thousand more children than 5 years ago will start secondary school secure in reading, writing and arithmetic.

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

  • Number of 2-year-olds eligible for free childcare to double

    Parents should check if their 2-year-olds will be eligible for free childcare when the amount on offer doubles next week.

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

  • Further education reform: Nick Boles writes to colleges

    A letter from Nick Boles, Minister for Skills and Equalities, sent to all colleges in July 2014, with a briefing on the FE reform programme.

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

  • Number of young people who are NEET at 9-year low

    The number of young people not in education, employment or training (NEET) in England fell by 125,000 compared to the same period last year.

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

  • Higher standards as thousands more take GCSEs at the right time

    Results for 15-year-olds soar after policy change and the overall A* to C rate also increases.

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

  • Parents feel more supported ahead of radical SEND reforms

    Findings published today show families test-driving new special educational needs and disabilities system feel more supported than ever.

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

  • Rising numbers of students turning to maths and science

    Education Secretary Nicky Morgan has congratulated young people receiving their A level results today.

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

  • Schools win funds to develop and share new ways of assessing pupils

    Schools design new assessment packages to replace the complicated levels system.

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