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From Department for Education (DfE)
  • 130,000 fewer pupils regularly missing school

    New figures show that persistent absence is down by almost a third.

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

  • Michael Gove writes to unions about the programme of talks

    A letter from the Secretary of State for Education to teaching unions.

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  • David Meller announced as the new Chair of the National Apprenticeship Ambassadors Network

    David Meller has been appointed as the new Chair of the National Apprenticeship Ambassadors Network.

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

  • More sporting opportunities for young disabled people

    Children’s Minister Edward Timpson announces a £300,000 boost to help more young disabled people play sport.

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

  • Funding for apprenticeships helps small business and postgraduates

    More finance for the Apprenticeship Grant for Employers (AGE) scheme and degree level and postgraduate apprenticeships.

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

  • More volunteers to be recruited for the School Games

    The Department for Education announces a £490,000 grant extension to help recruit and train School Games volunteers.

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

  • Education Minister launches the Big Bang Fair

    Elizabeth Truss opens the UK’s largest celebration of science, technology, engineering and maths.

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

  • Major changes in family courts

    Vulnerable children will be better protected by a more efficient family justice system that offers more support to parents and reduces delays.

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

  • David Laws oral statement on minimum funding levels

    Schools Minister David Laws' oral statement on minimum funding levels for schools.

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

  • Landmark Children and Families Act 2014 gains royal assent

    New changes to the law to give greater protection to vulnerable children.

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

  • 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

  • Improvement notice issued to Somerset County Council: November 2013

    Somerset County Council received an improvement notice for poor performance in children's social care services.

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  • 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