We want as many pupils as possible to leave primary school with the English and maths skills they need to meet their potential in secondary school. That’s why we use national curriculum tests – commonly known as SATs - to …
When students are choosing where to study, it is important that they are given all the information they need to make an informed choice based on the potential outcomes. Choosing what to study can be challenging. It is an investment …
Apprenticeships are a brilliant option for people of all ages to launch their careers in a huge range of exciting industries or upskill at various levels. There are thousands of apprenticeship vacancies on offer, with more than 640 high-quality apprenticeships approved …
Being active can have a hugely positive impact on both our physical and mental health. That’s why we have announced crucial funding to help children take up and benefit from new sports and activities. Here’s everything you need to know …
Learning about music and having the opportunity to play musical instruments and make music together is a vital part of a rich and rounded education. It has also been proven that music plays a key role in brain development. This …
On International Women in Engineering Day we celebrate the enormous contribution that female engineers make to the country, and the world. There are so many exciting engineering opportunities available offering a chance to secure a great career with higher wages.
In July 2021 we announced that, with exams going ahead this year, we will publish GCSE, AS, A Level and technical qualifications performance data for 2021/22 at school and college level. These are often referred to as league tables, although …
Our ground-breaking new qualifications, T Levels - equivalent in size to three A Levels – are proving hugely popular. We launched the first T Levels in 2020 and now we’ve added new courses to the growing list of subjects you …
Every five years, the United Nations (often known as the UN) asks us to report on our progress on how we are looking after the people and children we represent. These progress reports also give us the chance to showcase …
Since 2018, the Holiday Activities and Food Programme (HAF) has been supporting thousands of children and families in the school holidays. We’ve been working closely with supermarkets like the Co-Op and Waitrose and sports organisations like the UEFA Women’s EURO 2022 organisers on the …