KS2 SATs 2026: What parents need to know
SATs help to measure how your child is doing at the end of primary school and make sure they get the right support as they move into secondary school. Here's everything you need to know.
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5 things we are doing to tackle child poverty
Families across the country are feeling the pressure of rising costs. From making sure children have access to nutritious meals to helping with the cost of school essentials, here are five things that we are doing to pull over half a million children out of poverty.
New V levels and post-16 qualifications explained
We’re transforming post-16 education so every young person can gain the knowledge and skills they need to get a good job, go on to university, or achieve other ambitions. From 2027, new V levels will be introduced to provide clarity to young people on their post-16 learning options. These …
How to protect against measles – vaccines for school pupils
Measles is an infection that spreads very easily and for some people can cause serious problems. Cases of the virus are rising across England, including among children. There’s no specific medical treatment for measles, so it’s important to get vaccinated …
What to do if you think your child has measles and when to keep them off school
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This blog has been updated to reflect the introduction of the Measles, Mumps, Rubella and Varicella (chickenpox) (MMRV) vaccine into the routine childhood immunisation schedule from 1 January 2026. Eligibility for the MMRV vaccine is dependent on your child’s age. …
National Apprenticeship Week 2026 – Exploring T Levels
National Apprenticeship Week 2026 is in full swing and today is T Level Thursday – a chance to explore what T Levels can offer you. T Levels have been designed in partnership with leading businesses to offer recognised qualifications providing …
National Apprenticeship Week 2026 - How apprenticeships can kick start your career
This article was written by Will Hayman-Brown, a content creator apprentice at the Department for Education. National Apprenticeship Week 2026 has arrived, bringing together employers, training providers, and learners to celebrate apprenticeships and skills. It's also an opportunity to inspire …
More support for children through foster care: what you need to know
Foster carers provide safe, stable homes for children who cannot live with their birth families. For many children, fostering offers the chance to grow up in a caring family environment, close to their community.
Free breakfast club roll out: everything you need to know
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What is the new free breakfast club scheme? We have introduced free breakfast clubs - 30-minute sessions before school where children get a free breakfast so they to start every day ready to learn. As children return from the …
Suspensions: How suspensions in school can help tackle behaviour and boost pupil support
Schools will be supported to introduce internal suspensions as part of their behaviour policies. Suspensions are meant to be a serious response to poor behaviour. But when pupils are sent home, they can miss learning, spend long periods unsupervised and fall further behind.