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From Department for Education (DfE)
  • Faith groups back move to protect religious education freedom

    Religious groups back guidance protecting freedom of schools over religious education.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Reality TV stars join DfE to shine a spotlight on foster carers

    The Only Way is Essex stars Debbie Douglas and Lydia Bright join the DfE as fostering ambassadors.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Education Secretary hopes all children open a book this Christmas

    Figures from the National Literacy Trust show nearly 1 in 8 children has never been given a book as a present.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • New measures to keep children safe online at school and at home

    All schools to filter inappropriate online content and teach pupils about staying safe.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Schools revenue funding settlement for 2016 to 2017

    Written ministerial statement by Childcare and Education Minister Sam Gyimah about funding arrangements for schools in 2016 to 2017.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Publication of reformed GCSE and A level content

    Written ministerial statement on final subject content for further GCSE and AS and A level subjects.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Winner of the 2015 Lord Glenamara Memorial Prize announced

    Newcastle student George Hunter recognised for his academic success, voluntary work, and raising awareness of mental health issues.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • PM: We will not stand by – failing children's services will be taken over

    David Cameron will announce that poorly performing children’s services must improve or be taken over by high-performing authorities, experts and charities.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Impressive progress in English primary schools continues

    90,000 more pupils leaving primary school with the reading, writing and maths skills needed to succeed at secondary school.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • PM Speech: This is a government that delivers

    David Cameron announced plans to expand shared ownership, free hours of childcare and more apprenticeships at a speech in Burton upon Trent.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Prime Minister: This is a government that delivers

    David Cameron delivered keynote speech and announced plans for expansion of shared ownership, free hours of childcare and more apprenticeships.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Support for families is at the heart of our agenda

    Education and Childcare Minister Sam Gyimah speaks about the future of childcare in England at the Family Childcare Trust conference.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Children and young people’s mental health in schools

    Minister for Childcare and Education, Sam Gyimah, outlines existing and planned work on mental health in schools.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Hundreds of schools benefit from £3m mental health investment

    Education Secretary announces 22 pilot areas across the country to improve mental health services for children in 255 schools.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Sam Gyimah: where next for careers education and guidance?

    The Education and Childcare Minister talks to the Westminster Employment Forum about the government's vision for careers education.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Children in care can achieve and succeed

    Edward Timpson at the launch of a study by the Rees Centre and University of Bristol into the educational progress of looked-after children.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Record number of pupils in 'good' or 'outstanding' schools

    1.4 million more pupils from all backgrounds attending the best schools compared to just 5 years ago.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • National reference test: implementation

    Written ministerial statement by Schools Minister, Nick Gibb, about the consultation on implementing the new national reference test.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Suffolk academy celebrates move into new building

    Academy has 'new sense of purpose' after receiving new building through government’s flagship £4.4 billion rebuilding programme.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • London schools make a reality of educational excellence

    Nicky Morgan speaks at the Mayor of London’s Education Conference about educational excellence and the importance of school leaders.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government