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From Department for Education (DfE)
  • Education Secretary selects new Ofqual Chief Regulator

    Nicky Morgan recommends Sally Collier for Ofqual Chief Regulator role.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Fairer school funding plan revealed

    Plans for a national funding formula to ensure every school will have funding matched to need, to give every child an excellent education.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Plan to make teaching a more flexible long-term career for women

    New initiative to support female teachers returning to the classroom after a career break and increase the number of female headteachers.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Nicky Morgan: end the demography of destiny

    Education Secretary speaks at the Association of School and College Leaders Conference about providing educational excellence everywhere.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • UK to host 2017 International Summit on the Teaching Profession

    Delegations from all over the world will head to Scotland next year as the UK and Scottish governments jointly host the event.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Government drive to help more children become confident readers

    Schools Minister announces a series of ‘phonics roadshows’ to help schools share best practice.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Publication of reformed GCSE and A level content for 2017

    Statement by Minister of State for Schools Nick Gibb about GCSE, AS and A level subject content for teaching from 2017.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Proportion of young people in England NEET plunges to record low

    Almost 100,000 fewer 16- to 24-year-olds classified as not in education, employment or training (NEET) compared to same period last year.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Nicky Morgan speech to the Association of Colleges

    Education Secretary Nicky Morgan addresses college principals, vice principals and chairs of governors from the further education sector.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Landmark education bill completes passage through Parliament

    The Education and Adoption Bill has passed through Parliament.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Nicky Morgan: a world-class education system for every child

    Education Secretary speaks to education and business leaders about government reforms and giving children a world-class education.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Primary school teacher assessment deadline changed

    The Department for Education agrees to change the deadline for primary school teacher assessments for 2016 only.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Five things you need to know about changes to primary assessment

    An overview of upcoming changes being made to primary assessment.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • £1.5 million to help young people spot signs of mental illness

    Young people urged to help the government shape new peer support networks so they can talk openly about mental health.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Consultation on a new child sexual exploitation definition

    Government aims to provide clarity so all professionals are using the same definition of child sexual exploitation.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • New classic books in schools initiative launched

    Jane Eyre and Gulliver’s Travels will be some of the literary treats offered to schools thanks to Penguin and Schools Minister Nick Gibb.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Getting the basics right in mathematics

    Schools Minister Nick Gibb speaks at Elmhurst Primary School about the importance of learning multiplication tables and number facts.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Prime Minister outlines plan for reform of prisons

    The PM announces reform to the prison system including six new 'reform prisons' to be created this year and changes to the prison education system.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Nick Gibb: what is a good education in the 21st century?

    Schools Minister Nick Gibb explains the importance of a core academic curriculum and the value of excellent teachers.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Pupil Premium Awards 2016 launched

    Minister congratulates hundreds of schools who have raised aspirations and ensured disadvantaged pupils can fulfil their potential.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government