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From Secretary of State for Education
  • PM actions in response to allegations of extremism in schools

    The actions that the Prime Minister is taking in response to allegations made of extremism in a number of schools in Birmingham.

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

  • 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

  • Chair of the School Teachers' Review Body: position advertised

    The Secretary of State for Education launches a competition to appoint a new Chair of the School Teachers' Review Body (STRB).

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

  • Independent review of initial teacher training courses launched

    Andrew Carter OBE has been appointed to chair a review of the quality and effectiveness of initial teacher training (ITT) courses.

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

  • Gove welcomes reappointment of Amanda Spielman as Chair of Ofqual

    Education Secretary Michael Gove today announced the reappointment of Amanda Spielman for a further 5 years.

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

  • Academy goes from failing to outstanding in just 2 years

    How Outwood Academy Portland has taken advantage of academy freedoms and used extra-curricular activities to improve pupils' attainment.

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

  • New arts GCSEs to be introduced in 2016

    Arts GCSEs to be reformed.

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

  • GCSE and A level reform

    Education Secretary Michael Gove’s statement about the publication of reformed GCSE and A level content.

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

  • Keeping children safe: updated statutory guidance for schools

    Education Secretary Michael Gove's statement about the publication of the statutory guidance ‘Keeping children safe in education’.

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

  • Michael Gove: an education system which works for every child

    The Secretary of State for Education speaks to the British Chambers of Commerce about vocational education, literacy and numeracy.

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

  • Historical child protection investigations

    Education Secretary’s statement regarding investigations relating to Jimmy Savile and a number of children’s homes and schools in England.

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

  • Confirmation of the government's response to STRB's 23rd report

    A letter to the Chair of the School Teachers' Review Body (STRB), confirming the government's response to the STRB's 23rd report.

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

  • Historic government building gets new future

    The Department for Education is moving into the historic Old Admiralty Building as part of government efforts to reduce estate costs.

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

  • 130,000 fewer pupils regularly missing school

    New figures show that persistent absence is down by almost a third.

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

  • Michael Gove speaks about the future of vocational education

    Michael Gove, Secretary of State for Education, speaks at McLaren about the future of vocational education.

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

  • Michael Gove: guidance for schools on female genital mutilation

    In a statement after meeting with Fahma Mohamed, the Education Secretary confirms all schools will receive guidance on keeping children safe.

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

  • Secretary of State responds to geography A level recommendations

    Letters about Professor Smith’s recommendation that the new geography A level be introduced in schools from 2016.

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

  • Narey’s report on initial training for children's social workers

    Education Secretary Michael Gove gives the government's response to Sir Martin Narey's report on training for children's social workers.

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

  • School Teachers' Review Body: 23rd report

    Written ministerial statement by the Secretary of State for Education Michael Gove on the School Teachers' Review Body's 23rd report.

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

  • Gove gives green light to teachers to use tough sanctions to tackle bad behaviour

    Updated behaviour guidelines sent to schools.

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