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 …
Dear parents and carers, You may be aware of concerns about inappropriate materials being used in some cases to teach relationships, sex and health education (RSHE) in schools and parents who have had difficulty accessing these materials. This Government is …
Education Secretary Gillian Keegan, the Minister for Schools and the Minister for Skills have written to schools and colleges (17 October 2023) to provide advice on how to respond to the Israel-Hamas conflict in the classroom. Dear school and college …
The deadline for secondary school applications is approaching, and for your child to be in with the best chance of being offered a place at one of your preferred options, you need to send in your application before then. It’s …
The end of summer marks the beginning of a new journey for many students, with thousands packing their bags to start their studies at university. As well as meeting new people and socialising, Freshers’ Week is an opportunity for students …
Education settings play an important role in keeping young people safe from different forms of harm, including from substance abuse, gangs, neglect and sexual exploitation. All schools and registered childcare providers are required to help prevent the risk of people …
This article by Education Secretary Gillian Keegan was first published in The Sun on 3 September 2023. I understand how important the start of each school year is for families across this country. So no one should be under any …
Over 640,000 16-year-olds across England will today have picked up their GCSE results. Here, we answer some of your questions. Why are grades lower this year compared to 2022? This year, GCSE grading is largely returning to normal in line …
It’s nearly that time of year again when thousands of students find out whether they’ve been accepted into their top choice university to study for a degree. With grading returning to how it was before the pandemic, there has been …
Student loans for new undergraduate students are changing from today (August 1) as new ‘Plan 5’ terms come into effect. The new terms will apply to students taking out a student loan to pay for undergraduate courses that start in …