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From Department for Education (DfE)
  • Ofsted conference 2013

    Speech by Matthew Hancock to Ofsted Her Majesty's Inspectors

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

  • Letter from the Parliamentary Under Secretary of State about raising the participation age

    A letter from the Parliamentary Under Secretary of State, Matthew Hancock, to the directors of children's services about raising the participation age.

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  • New pay policies reward best teachers

    Headteachers at all state schools will be able to link teachers’ pay to performance from the start of this term – allowing them to pay good teachers more.

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

  • New school year sees number of free schools double

    Prime Minister David Cameron and Education Secretary Michael Gove announce the opening of 93 new free schools.

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

  • Letter from Michael Gove about improving mathematics skills for 16- to 18-year-olds

    The Secretary of State for Education writes to a number of bodies and royal societies about post-16 mathematics.

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

  • Major reform will help hundreds of thousands of young people get good jobs

    Young people without good GCSEs in English and maths must continue to study the subjects.

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

  • Free childcare extended to working families on low incomes

    20% of 2-year-olds from some of the poorest families are now eligible for free childcare – this number will double next year.

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

  • More support for special educational needs teachers

    More than 500 teachers and special educational needs (SEN) support staff have been awarded scholarships worth up to £3,500 to develop their specialist knowledge and skills.

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

  • Number of young people not in education, employment or training falls

    Statistics showing the rate of young people not in education, employment and training are published.

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

  • GCSE results show rise of academic subjects

    There has been a rise in the number of GCSE entries in the English Baccalaureate (EBacc) subjects.

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

  • Teachers’ pay: changes since September 2013

    Details of changes to teachers' pay which came into force in September 2013.

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

  • A level results show more doing maths and sciences than ever before

    Elizabeth Truss comments on the rise in the number of students taking A levels in subjects like maths and the sciences.

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

  • University brings massive boost to earnings and the economy

    Two reports show that university study delivers huge benefits to both graduates' earnings and the UK economy.

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

  • Lettter from the Permanent Secretary to OCC

    Permanent Secretary David Bell wrote to the Office of the Children's Commissioner (OCC) outlining their priorities for 2011 to 2012.

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

  • Revised remit letter from the Secretary of State to PfS

    Letter from the Secretary of State to Partnerships for Schools (PfS) outlining their revised priorities for 2011 to 2012.

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

  • Remit letter from the Secretary of State to YPLA

    Letter from the Secretary of State to the Young People's Learning Agency (YPLA) outlining their priorities for 2011 to 2012.

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

  • Grant letter from the Secretary of State to YPLA

    Letter from the Secretary of State to the Young People's Learning Agency (YPLA) confirming their funding for 2011 to 2012.

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

  • Remit letter from the Secretary of State to PfS

    Letter from the Secretary of State to the Partnerships for Schools (PfS) outlining their priorities for 2011 to 2012.

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

  • Letter from the Secretary of State to NCSL

    Letter from the Secretary of State to the National College for School Leadership (NCSL) outlining their priorities for 2011 to 2012.

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

  • Remit letter from the Secretary of State to QCDA

    Letter from the Secretary of State to the Qualifications and Curriculum Development Agency (QCDA) outlining their priorities for 2011 to 2012.

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