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From Department for Education (DfE)
  • Elizabeth Truss opens the Big Bang Fair

    Education Minister Elizabeth Truss speaks about the importance of maths and science at the opening of the Big Bang Fair.

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

  • Setting research priorities in education and children’s services

    The Department for Education is asking the education and children’s sector to help set research priorities.

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

  • Elizabeth Truss speaks about maths teaching

    Education Minister Elizabeth Truss speaks at the launch of the APPG for Maths and Numeracy about the importance of good maths teaching.

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

  • Truss visits Royal Ballet School

    Education Minister Elizabeth Truss confirms funding for the music and dance scheme.

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

  • Timpson: record number of councils sign 'Care leavers' charter'

    One hundred and twenty-three councils in England have signed the ‘Care leavers’ charter’.

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

  • Six-month countdown to free school lunches for infants

    The government launches measures to help schools deliver free school lunches to all infant children.

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

  • Michael Gove speaks about the future of vocational education

    Michael Gove, Secretary of State for Education, speaks at McLaren about the future of vocational education.

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

  • UKCES/Work Foundation skills conference

    Matthew Hancock's keynote speech at the UK Commission for Employment and Skills (UKCES) and Work Foundation conference on skills.

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

  • New rules for social workers following adoption reform

    Planned guidance to help social workers understand the reformed adoption system published for consultation.

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

  • Number of NEETS in England drops for all age groups between 16 to 24

    The proportion of young people aged 16 to 24 not in education, employment or training (NEET) is the lowest it has been since 2008.

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

  • Michael Gove: guidance for schools on female genital mutilation

    In a statement after meeting with Fahma Mohamed, the Education Secretary confirms all schools will receive guidance on keeping children safe.

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

  • Edward Timpson speaks about the NHS’s role in support for SEN

    Children’s Minister Edward Timpson addresses an event hosted by the Council for Disabled Children (CDC) and In Control.

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

  • Experts to visit Shanghai to raise UK maths standards

    Minister leads fact-finding mission to China as part of the government’s efforts to improve maths teaching.

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

  • More young people want to be engineers after government and industry efforts to showcase exciting careers

    A survey has found a sharp rise in the number of young people considering a career in engineering.

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

  • Secretary of State responds to geography A level recommendations

    Letters about Professor Smith’s recommendation that the new geography A level be introduced in schools from 2016.

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

  • Raising teaching standards in school sport

    Examples of schools which have improved sports teaching through staff training and using specialist coaches.

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  • Elizabeth Truss speaks about childcare reform

    Elizabeth Truss speaks to the Resolution Foundation about how to help working parents and improve outcomes for children.

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

  • Government fires starting pistol to tackle physical activity

    ‘Moving More, Living More’ – The physical activity Olympic and Paralympic legacy for the nation

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

  • Appointments to the School Teachers’ Review Body

    Daniel Flint and Mike Redhouse appointed to the School Teachers’ Review Body (STRB).

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

  • Narey’s report on initial training for children's social workers

    Education Secretary Michael Gove gives the government's response to Sir Martin Narey's report on training for children's social workers.

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