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  • The Department for Education responds to Ofsted’s report on science

    Schools Minister Nick Gibb commends Ofsted’s evaluation of science education and best practice to drive improvement in science teaching.

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

  • Key stage 2 pupil achievement figures

    Statistics on 2010 national curriculum assessments at key stage 2 in England, and a statement from Michael Gove.

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

  • Key stage 2 achievement statistics published

    Schools Minister Nick Gibb: "These figures show that many primary schools are providing a first-class education for their pupils."

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

  • Nick Gibb to the Politeia Conference

    The Minister for Schools talks about greater freedoms for primary schools to teach Latin as part of the National Curriculum reforms.

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

  • Michael Gove to the National College Annual Conference, Birmingham

    The Secretary of State for Education, Michael Gove, addresses the National College’s Annual Conference in Birmingham.

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

  • Schools white paper published

    Education Secretary Michael Gove outlines radical reforms for schools and teachers proposed in 'The importance of teaching'.

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

  • Reading at an early age the key to success

    All children to be given a phonics-based progress check in year 1 so teachers can identify those in need of extra support.

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

  • International curriculums: ‘could do better’ analysis published

    Michael Gove comments on an analysis of international curriculums and the lessons we can learn in reforming the national curriculum.

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

  • Nick Gibb calls for more focus on primary school reading and writing

    The Schools Minister comments on the most recent statistics for key stage 1 attainment by pupil characteristics.

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

  • Young people to be offered lessons in Mandarin

    New partnership between China and UK to see 1,000 new Mandarin teachers trained for secondary schools in England.

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

  • Michael Gove announces review of key stage 2 testing

    The Education Secretary appoints Lord Bew to review assessment and accountability procedures.

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

  • Lord Bew appointed to chair external review of testing

    Education Secretary Michael Gove appoints the cross-bench peer to chair a review of key stage 2 testing, assessment and accountability.

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

  • Nick Gibb comments on provisional GCSE and A level results

    Read the Schools Minister's comments and access the provisional results.

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

  • Refocusing sport in schools to build a lasting legacy of the 2012 games

    Michael Gove writes to Baroness Sue Campbell to announce the end of the PE and sports strategy.

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

  • Statement on national curriculum tests

    The Department welcomes the decision by the National Association of Head Teachers following a letter from Michael Gove to the General Secretary outlining plans for a review of national curriculum tests.

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

  • Education Secretary Michael Gove announces review of music education

    Gove: 'All children should have the chance to learn an instrument.'

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

  • Revised remit for the Qualifications and Curriculum Development Agency

    Michael Gove outlines the role of the Qualifications and Curriculum Development Agency for the rest of the financial year, in light of the May announcement of its impending closure.

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

  • Statement from Schools Minister Nick Gibb on single level test pilot

    Nick Gibb announces the end of the single level test pilot scheme and thanks those involved.

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

  • Nick Gibb congratulates teachers and pupils on their hard work in key stage 1

    Nick Gibb congratulates thousands of primary school children, teachers and support staff on their hard work at key stage 1.

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

  • Schools Minister congratulates students on their GCSE and diploma results

    Schools Minister Nick Gibb congratulates students on their GCSE and diploma results and emphasises the coalition government’s focus on doing more to narrow the attainment gap.

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