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From Department for Education (DfE)
  • Education Secretary announces extra investment in social care

    Justine Greening sets out her vision for giving vulnerable children the best possible start to life.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • The role freedom and autonomy has played in school improvement

    Nick Gibb addresses the Freedom and Autonomy for Schools - National Association (FASNA) autumn conference.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Safeguarding unaccompanied asylum-seeking and refugee children

    Written ministerial statement by Edward Timpson about a safeguarding strategy for unaccompanied asylum-seeking and refugee children.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Supporting care leavers to thrive: everyone’s business

    Edward Timpson's keynote speech at The Prince’s Trust National Care Leavers’ Week Conference 2016.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Technical education fit for the workforce of tomorrow

    New proposals put employers at the heart of technical education and build a strong FE system that delivers the skills our economy needs.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Applications open for chair of new Office for Students

    Applications are open for the chair of the Office for Students, a new body designed to increase competition and choice in higher education.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Paul Morrell to advise major review of industrial training boards

    Skills Minister Robert Halfon invites industry expert to advise major government review of the industrial training boards.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • New apprenticeship funding to transform investment in skills

    How apprenticeships will be funded as part of the drive to help millions get the skills they need for a successful career.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Supporting apprenticeships

    Written ministerial statement by Education Secretary Justine Greening on reforms to the apprenticeship funding system from May 2017.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Primary education

    Written ministerial statement by Education Secretary Justine Greening on primary education

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Area reviews: FE Commissioner letter (October 2016)

    The Further Education Commissioner writes to chairs and principals of FE institutions to update them about the area reviews.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Richard Atkins CBE appointed as Further Education Commissioner

    Richard Atkins takes on the role from current FE Commissioner Sir David Collins who will be retiring in November 2016.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Funding support for EU students

    European Union students applying for university places in the 2017 to 2018 academic year will still have access to student funding support.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • More young people in apprenticeships than ever before

    New figures show almost 3 million apprenticeships created since May 2010 as part of government’s drive to create opportunities for all.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Social mobility package unveiled by Education Secretary

    New opportunity areas across England will receive £60 million of funding to help local children get the best start in life.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Government plans to make the UK one of the most digitally-skilled nations

    Government has announced plans to make training in basic digital skills free for adults lacking relevant qualifications.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Thousands more primary pupils on track to be excellent readers

    Results of this year's phonics screening check show a continued rise in pupils meeting the expected reading standard.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Teaching Excellence Framework moves forward

    Details of how universities will be rated under the second year of the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) published today.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Shadow CEO for the Institute for Apprenticeships announced

    The Department for Education announces that Peter Lauener is appointed as the Shadow Chief Executive for the Institute for Apprenticeships.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Nick Gibb: the role of academy directors in school improvement

    School Standards Minister Nick Gibb addresses the Academy Ambassadors conference.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government