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  • The purpose of our school reforms

    Education Secretary Michael Gove speaks at Policy Exchange about the purpose of the government’s education reforms so far.

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

  • All 9 regions of England see fall in 16- to 18-year-olds NEET

    New figures show the number of 16- to 18-year-olds not in education, employment or training (NEET) is falling across all regions of England.

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

  • Social impact bonds help young people in East London

    Read how social impact bonds have helped young people in East London.

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

  • NEET in England at lowest level since 2005

    New figures show 135,000 fewer young people not in education, employment or training since last year.

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

  • Cabinet meeting read-out 20 May 2014

    A read-out from the Cabinet meeting chaired by the Prime Minister on the morning of 20 May 2014.

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

  • Over 2000 new jobs and apprenticeships from leading STEM organisations

    New opportunities are part of an industry-led campaign launched by the Chancellor to inspire more young people to study maths and physics.

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

  • New fund to help vulnerable young people

    Minister for Civil Society Nick Hurd has announced more than £2.5 million funding to change the lives of vulnerable young people.

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

  • £30 million boost to improve the lives of Britain's most vulnerable young people

    Social impact bonds will lead to innovation to tackle NEET (not in education, employment or training) issue.

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

  • Pupils to be advised by employers to pursue ambitious careers

    New careers guidance will see employers playing a larger role in careers advice in schools.

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

  • Careers guidance

    Statement from Minister of State for Skills and Enterprise about the revised statutory guidance which will be effective from September 2014.

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

  • Elizabeth Truss speaks about delivering world-class schools

    Education Minister Elizabeth Truss speaks to The Spectator’s schools conference.

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

  • Thousands more 16- and 17-year-olds in education or training

    New figures reveal that 35,000 more 16- and 17-year-olds are in education or training.

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

  • Better choices, better prospects: helping young people succeed

    Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg spoke about giving young people more support to help them choose their career path.

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

  • New opportunities for young people announced

    The Deputy Prime Minister, Nick Clegg, wants every young person to have the support they need to reach their potential.

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

  • Year of Code and £500,000 fund to inspire future tech experts launched

    New £500,000 fund to train teachers in software coding, announced by Chancellor of the Exchequer and Education Secretary.

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

  • The Skills Summit: importance of technical and vocational training

    Skills Minister Matthew Hancock's marks the 70th anniversary of the Butler Reform Act, highlighting the importance of technical and vocational training.

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

  • Matthew Hancock speech on education technology at BETT show

    Skills Minister Matthew Hancock says technology is changing everything.

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

  • 250,000 fewer pupils in underperforming secondary schools

    Number of pupils taught in underperforming secondary schools falls by almost 250,000 in 4 years.

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

  • New youth skills commission launched

    On 15 January 2014, the Industry and Parliament Trust (IPT) and the UK Commission for Employment and Skills (UKCES) hosted a dinner to launch the IPT Youth Skills Commission.

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  • Viral video helps boost students’ physics knowledge

    New project helping to raise standards in physics, maths and engineering.

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