If you're struggling to find childcare or keep your children fed and entertained during the school holidays, help is available. The Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme offers free meals, fun activities, and childcare to families who need it most. But what does this mean for you and your family? Here's what you need to …
Getting your A level results can feel like standing at a crossroads. While for some university might seem like the default next step, apprenticeships also offer an exciting alternative—one that lets you earn money, gain real-world experience, and work toward …
It can feel like there’s a lot riding on A Level, T Level and Vocational Technical Qualifications (VTQ) results day but if you don’t get your predicted grades, don’t worry - it doesn’t mean that your education journey stops here. …
Results day can be an emotional rollercoaster, bringing nerves, joy, disappointment and uncertainty. It is normal for parents to feel powerless as they support their child through one of life’s milestones.
Apprenticeships allow people of all ages to earn while they learn and gain the skills they need to build a rewarding career. Since 2020, over 1.6 million apprentices have started their apprenticeship journey in a wide range of industries, from …
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 …