What is an academy and what are the benefits?
We want every school in the country to be part of a family of schools in a strong multi academy trust. But what are academies and what are the benefits of of this plan?
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T Levels: Everything you need to know about the groundbreaking new technical equivalent to A levels
T Levels – the new technical post-16 qualification available in schools and colleges all over the country – may only have been around for one year, but already they are making a huge difference for those that study them.
A joint letter to parents of secondary school and college students in England on Covid-19 testing and vaccines from the Secretaries of State for Education and for Health and Social Care
Education Secretary Nadhim Zahawi and Health Secretary Sajid Javid have written a joint letter to parents of secondary school and college students to thank them for all their efforts in keeping education safe for all during the pandemic and talk …
Black History Month: How Black History is taught in our schools
October is Black History Month in the UK and a time to celebrate the contribution Black communities and individuals have made over the centuries in shaping the dynamic and diverse country we have today.
How the International Education Strategy is championing the UK education sector overseas
The UK is a world leader in education, covering all education sub-sectors, from early years through to lifelong learning. To promote UK education around the globe, the Department for Education and the Department for International Trade launched the International Education …
National Poetry Day: Poetry on the curriculum
Today is National Poetry Day in the UK, the annual mass celebration on the first Thursday of October that encourages all to enjoy, discover and share poetry.
Going to university? Here’s how to protect yourself from freshers’ flu, Covid, and other illnesses
When students arrive for their first years at university there is often a wave of colds and other bugs that go around the student population – these are collectively referred to as ‘freshers’ flu’. It means that the good hygiene …
National Eye Health Week: How might my child benefit from the ‘Glasses in Classes’ pilot?
Good eyesight in children can have a huge effect on literacy and academic attainment. If a child cannot see the board properly or read their book it can affect their progress at school. Reading is key to unlocking the rest …
‘The Big Ask’ Survey – The Findings
Today (21 September) the Children’s Commissioner, Dame Rachel de Souza, published the results of ‘The Big Ask’ survey, the biggest ever consultation undertaken with children.
Removal of school ‘bubbles’ cuts disruption as more than 91% of pupils attend school
Earlier this month, all pupils returned to schools following the summer holidays. Our latest attendance statistics help paint a picture of how Covid-19 is impacting schools, and we’ll continue to release attendance statistics throughout the year.