NOTE: This post was updated on 10/03/23 to acknowledge the latest developments. The Education Secretary, Gillian Keegan, has written to teaching unions inviting them to engage in formal talks on pay, conditions and reform. A condition of these talks is …
We know children learn best when they are at school, surrounded by their friends and teachers. Attendance is essential for pupils to get the most out of their school experience. There may, however, be times when a pupil is unable …
Every January we stop to reflect on Holocaust Memorial Day. Education has a vital role in eradicating antisemitism and making sure young people are aware of the atrocities of the Holocaust.
Oliver King died aged just 12 years old when he suffered a cardiac arrest while taking part in a swimming race in 2012. There is clear evidence showing that defibrillators drastically increase the chance of survival from a cardiac arrest …
The deadline for UCAS applications is fast approaching. Here we provide everything you need to know about UCAS applications. When is the UCAS application deadline? The deadline for most undergraduate UCAS applications is 6pm UK time on Wednesday 25 January …
Sometimes it is necessary for children to change school during the school year, for example if they have moved house into a new area. Although for most families this isn’t the ideal situation, fortunately the process itself is straightforward. Here …
We know that many students are facing increased living costs and that is why we’ve made sure support is available through universities. Here is everything you need to know about what support is available to help students meet everyday costs …
Teaching is a job like no other. It’s unique in combining a rich range of professional skills with creativity, excitement and personal satisfaction – and a sense of making a real difference to the lives of children. Teaching is a …
Sunday 15 January is the deadline for primary school applications. Parents with children due to start school in September 2023 need to go through their local authority to apply for places at their chosen primary schools.
Evidence shows that children start to form ideas about their future as they start primary school and it is crucial that we help inspire them in doing so. That’s why we have announced a new careers programme that will encourage …