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A written ministerial statement about the first 16 Free School proposals, which are ready to progress to the next stage of the process.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
Gove: ‘More great heads and teachers controlling schools will bring better behaviour and teaching to thousands more children.’
Children’s minister urges LAs to curb excessive restrictions on issues like haircuts, sleepovers and family holidays for foster children.
Nick Gibb congratulates thousands of primary school children, teachers and support staff on their hard work at key stage 1.
The pupil absence statistics for the spring term 2010 are published. Nick Gibb emphasises the government’s commitment to tackling the causes of absenteeism.
Schools Minister Nick Gibb congratulates students on their GCSE and diploma results and emphasises the coalition government’s focus on doing more to narrow the attainment gap.
Nick Gibb congratulated students on their A level, AS level and advanced diploma results and praised the hard work of schools and colleges.
The provisional results of the 2010 Key Stage 2 attainment test in science from sample schools are available.
Michael Gove announces that 33 sample schools and 44 academy projects receive go-ahead for building plans. Includes list of schools whose projects are going ahead.
Premier League Chief Executive Richard Scudamore can envisage the day when there is a Premier League school for elite athletes.
Provisional key stage 2 test results are published as well as teacher assessment scores for key stage 2 and key stage 3.
Provisional Key Stage 2 test results show 74 per cent of pupils achieving level 4 or above in both English and maths.
Dame Clare Tickell launches a call for evidence to inform the independent review of the early years foundation stage. Includes a link to the online consultation.
A statement in response to public comments regarding academies, free schools, faith schools and the curriculum.
A statement in response to public comments regarding the family justice system, Sure Start, childcare provision and the tax-benefit system.
Nick Gibb expresses concern over exclusion from schools statistics and speaks of the measures the government is taking to address bad behaviour in schools.
Children's Minister Sarah Teather writes to the 'Daily Telegraph' to refute claims that the forthcoming green paper has been sparked by recent statistics.
Tim Loughton responds to the National Audit Office (NAO) report on support provided by Cafcass for children in the family court system.
Iain Duncan Smith and Sarah Teather announce an independent commission into early intervention.
Michael Gove welcomes the publication of the serious case review (SCR) and confirms the right to home education and the need to learn from this tragic case.
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