A teacher sits at a table with a group of secondary school students in uniform, having a discussion in a classroom. The image is overlaid with text that reads: “New RSHE Guidance: What Parents Need to Know,” and includes the Department for Education logo.
Giving children the best start in life shouldn't depend on your postcode. That's why we are rolling out Best Start Family Hubs across the country. These hubs are just one part of a wider Best Start in Life strategy, where …
RISE teams are currently working with over 200 schools – helping the department tackle underperformance so every parent can rely on a great education for their child.
From 1 July 2025, the UK’s new Foreign Influence Registration Scheme (FIRS) will come into force. The scheme aims to increase transparency around foreign powers’ activity in the UK, to help protect the country’s safety and interests.
Swimming and water safety is a compulsory part of the National Curriculum at primary school to make sure that children are well equipped to enjoy swimming and know how to keep safe in and around water. As we head into …
There are several ways that schools can make changes to keep children safe in hot weather, especially as children are more at risk of becoming ill with heat-related issues than adults. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has published updated guidance …
On Wednesday 11 June, the Chancellor delivered the next steps of the government’s Spending Review. A Spending Review is the process the government uses to set all departments’ budgets for future years. This covers both the services the public uses …
Artificial intelligence (AI) is here to stay. It’s already having a significant impact across the public sector - from helping police identify criminals to improving cancer screening in the NHS.
That’s why we are bringing the AI revolution to classroom – using it to modernise our education system, to back our teachers and deliver for our children.
The National Education Nature Park was launched in 2023 by the Department for Education, the Natural History Museum, the Royal Horticultural Society and partners. This offers children and young people the opportunity to take hands-on action to improve biodiversity and …
Free school meals provide vital nutrition for children during the school day. We’ve just announced that many more families will be eligible. Here's what parents need to know. Who will benefit from the expanded free school meals? Over half a …
Some people feel unable to use existing student loans due to their faith. This is most common among some Muslims because their religion prohibits engagement with interest, which is applied to all student loans. We support the goals of every …