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From Secretary of State for Education
  • Arms length body reform

    Michael Gove has today confirmed the closure of Partnerships for Schools and the appointment of the new Chief Executive of the Education Funding Agency.

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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

  • New admissions code: a fairer and simpler system

    Education Secretary Michael Gove MP today launched a consultation to make the school admissions process simpler, fairer and more transparent for all parents.

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

  • Schools to get more power to manage teachers

    The Department for Education announces plans for significant reductions in the bureaucracy that controls how schools manage teacher performance and deal with poorly performing teachers.

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

  • Michael Gove article in 'Times Education Supplement'

    Education Secretary Michael Gove reflects on the coalition government's first year - and argues that giving teachers more freedom "is a decisive shift in the education landscape".

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

  • Michael Gove welcomes independent schools' contribution to academies

    Speaking at the Wellington Academy, Michael Gove outlined the ways in which independent schools are helping to support academies.

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

  • Government publishes response to the Wolf Review of Vocational Education

    All the Wolf Review recommendations were accepted by Michael Gove in the government's response to her review of vocational education.

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

  • More than 1000 schools apply to become academies

    Department for Education figures released today show that a third of all secondary schools have become or are converting to academies.

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

  • Michael Gove presents honorary OBEs for services to education

    Two Irish nationals have been awarded honorary OBEs for their outstanding contribution to education in England.

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

  • Department for Education confirms a number of public appointments

    New and extended appointments were made to the School Teachers’ Review Body, QCDA, National College and Partnerships for Schools.

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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

  • Independent review on the school capital system is published

    The Department for Education publishes Sebastian James' independent Capital review.

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

  • Christine Gilbert, Her Majesty's Chief Inspector, resigns

    Michael Gove has accepted the resignation of Christine Gilbert, Her Majesty's Chief Inspector. She will leave Ofsted on 30 June 2011.

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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

  • New powers for teachers to improve discipline in schools

    Education Secretary Michael Gove launches streamlined guidance clarifying powers for teachers to search students and use force.

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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

  • Social mobility charities put in charge of fund for the poorest children

    Michael Gove has appointed 2 leaders in social mobility to manage the Education Endowment Fund for disadvantaged children.

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

  • £180 million new bursary scheme to help the most vulnerable 16- to 19-year-olds

    The Secretary of State announced £180 million to help the most disadvantaged 16- to 19-year-olds continue in full-time education.

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

  • More technical academies announced: at least 24 new projects planned by 2014

    The Department for Education welcomes Chancellor’s budget commitment for 12 new technical academies such as university technical colleges.

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

  • Written Ministerial Statement by Michael Gove on the School Teachers’ Review Body’s recommendations

    The Education Secretary responds to recommendations from the School Teachers' Review Body about pay for low-paid unqualified teachers.

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