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  • Online resource to help young people decide on their future

    A central list of post-16 courses will provide up-to-date and reliable information for young people, schools and parents.

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

  • Teenagers NEET: numbers hit new low

    Figures show 16- to 18-year-olds not in education, employment or training (NEET) at lowest level since comparable records began in 2011.

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

  • Top award for character-based free school with fencing for all

    Nicky Morgan announces the national winner of the Character Awards.

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

  • Highest proportion of young people in education or training

    More than 90% of 16- and 17-year-olds were actively participating in education, employment or training at the end of December

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

  • Traineeships programme helping many into apprenticeships and jobs

    New report reveals high satisfaction rate, with majority of young people, employers and providers happy with quality of traineeships.

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

  • Rob Wilson on youth social action

    The Minister for Civil Society spoke at a Cabinet Office event to celebrate youth social action at the Royal Overseas League.

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

  • Number of young people NEET falls across the board

    Young people not in education, employment or training has fallen by almost 150,000 since same period in 2010.

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

  • Edward Timpson: improving access to physical education and sports

    The Children’s Minister addresses the Youth Sport Trust (YST) conference.

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

  • Uniformed youth groups celebrate new funding for social action

    Five youth organisations are celebrating receiving new funding to promote innovative grassroots social action by uniformed groups.

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

  • Government launches 750 apprenticeships for talented young people

    The government has nearly quadrupled the number of Civil Service apprenticeships for talented young people across the UK.

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

  • Education, sport and business leaders to judge Character Awards

    School leaders, an England women’s rugby player and business and charity figures will judge an awards scheme to promote character education.

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

  • More young people continuing in education, employment or training

    Government shows commitment to annual destination data by publishing 6 months early.

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

  • DfE Character Awards application window now open

    Schools and organisations are invited to apply to be recognised as a leader in character education through the 2015 DfE Character Awards.

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

  • Character education: apply for 2015 grant funding

    Schools, colleges and organisations are invited to submit proposals to a £3.5 million grant fund to support projects in character education.

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

  • New careers and enterprise company for schools

    Employer-backed body to provide inspiration and education to pupils.

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

  • Top-quality technical and vocational qualifications announced

    The range and quality of options is better than ever as new subjects are revealed.

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

  • Measures to help schools instil character in pupils announced

    Millions in funding for former armed services projects and awards for schools announced.

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

  • Nicky Morgan speaks at Girlguiding UK’s survey launch

    The Secretary of State for Education explains how issues raised by the 'Girls' Attitudes Survey' are being addressed.

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

  • Nicky Morgan speaks about our plan for education

    Nicky Morgan, Secretary of State for Education, speaks at the 2014 Foundation for Excellence in Education summit.

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

  • Nicky Morgan: closing the skills gap and our plan for education

    Secretary of State for Education Nicky Morgan speaks at the American Enterprise Institute (AEI) on closing the skills gap.

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