Education in the media: Wednesday 16 May 2018
Today’s Education in the Media blog celebrates the first National Numeracy Day as well as looking at Ebacc and the creative subjects.
Education in the media: Tuesday 15 May 2018
...successful, rigorous examinations are vital. They are not, however, intended to cause significant anxiety. We have taken action to reduce examination burdens for young people which is why at GCSE...
Education in the media: Monday 14 May 2018
Today’s Education in the media blog looks at the work the government is doing to improve mental health support for young people, and the importance of Key Stage 2 (KS2) SATs, which start this week.
Education in the media: Friday 11 May 2018
Today’s Education in the media blog looks at our response to the Schools that Work for Everyone consultation including the announcement of the next wave of free schools.
Education in the media: Thursday 10 May 2018
Today’s Education in the media blog focuses on the support the department is providing to people who adopt children with attachment issues, as well as the requirements on teachers to understand the needs of all types of children.
Guardian on migrants eligibility to free school meals
...immigration status. This is not the case. Free school meals are provided to all disadvantaged pupils who need them regardless of their nationality or immigration status. A Government spokesperson said:...
Education in the media: Wednesday 9 May 2018
Today’s Education in the media blog looks at the work the government is doing to look after children’s mental health, the record levels of funding available to schools and the fairer formula to distribute that funding, and the continued uptake …
Education in the media: Tuesday 8 May 2018
...children’s homes regulation requiring all homes to have a clear policy for preventing children from going missing. Follow us on Twitter and don't forget to sign up for email alerts....
Education in the media: Friday 4 May 2018
Today’s Education in the Media blog looks at announcements the Secretary of State made today on making school accountability clearer and giving teachers the chance to take sabbaticals. Teaching announcements Today, the Education Secretary made a number of announcements on …
Education in the media: Thursday 3 May 2018
Today’s Education in the media blog looks at our plans to create guidance on free speech in universities, support for children with special educational needs and a 22-year-old electrician apprentice talking about her training.