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  • Key Stage 2 testing, assessment and accountability review: final report published

    The panel reviewing the testing, assessment and accountability system at the end of primary school publishes its final report.

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

  • Nick Gibb to the 2011 HMC Deputy Heads Conference

    Schools Minister talks about the EBacc and the role independent schools can play in the academies programme.

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

  • New Chair of Ofqual

    Education Secretary Michael Gove recommends that Amanda Spielman becomes the new Chair of Ofqual and Chief Regulator of Qualifications and Examinations.

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

  • CBI right to raise concerns about the standards of English and maths

    The DfE responds to CBI survey's findings that many employers are concerned by the basic skills levels of school and college leavers.

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

  • Nick Gibb to the NASUWT 2011 Conference

    The Schools Minister discusses education policy at the National Association of Schoolmasters Union of Women Teachers' annual conference.

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

  • Only 4 days left to contribute to the national curriculum review

    Last chance for the public to shape the new national curriculum for primary and secondary schools in England.

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

  • Classic FM chief to lead review of cultural education

    The Department for Culture, Media and Sport and the Department for Education have today launched a review of cultural education.

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

  • Funding for phonics teaching to improve children’s reading

    Schools Minister announces matched funding scheme for phonics resources to drive up reading standards.

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

  • Key stage 2 testing, assessment and accountability review: progress report published

    The Department for Education publishes progress report of the independent review into key stage 2 testing and assessment.

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

  • Michael Gove article in 'The Daily Telegraph' about reading

    Michael Gove writes in the 'Daily Telegraph' about the importance of reading, following his recent visit to America.

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

  • Early years foundation stage to be radically slimmed down

    Dame Clare Tickell recommends streamlining the EYFS to make it more focused on making sure children start school ready to learn.

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

  • Lord Hill comments after presenting the Church School Awards

    Schools Minister Lord Hill congratulates the winners of the first ever Church School Awards.

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

  • Schools Minister takes a lesson in Mandarin

    Schools Minister Nick Gibb visited Kingsford Community College in Newham yesterday to see how it is leading the way in teaching Mandarin.

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

  • Schools Minister Nick Gibb responds to Ofsted's report on history in schools

    Schools Minister Nick Gibb reacts to Ofsted's 'History for All' report on how history is taught in schools across England.

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

  • Nick Gibb: standards in English schools

    The Minister for Schools talks about standards in English schools as set against international levels of achievement.

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

  • Schools Minister Nick Gibb responds to report on science and maths from the Royal Society

    New report from the Royal Society highlights the need for science and maths teaching reform.

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

  • Nick Gibb to the SSAT National Conference

    The Minister for Schools talks about the schools White Paper and the government's agenda for reform in schools.

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

  • Government pledges to tackle ‘musical divide’

    Michael Gove welcomes Darren Henley’s report on music education, which shows how top musicians can help disadvantaged schools.

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

  • Schools Minister pays visit to improved primary schools in Dover

    Nick Gibb pays tribute to Dover Federation for the Arts primary schools following their achievements in key stage 2 examinations.

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

  • National curriculum review launched

    Education Secretary Michael Gove announces a new world-class curriculum to help reverse the fall in international league tables.

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