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 …
All pupils should be able to learn in buildings that are fit for purpose, and nothing is more important than the safety of pupils and teachers. That’s why we have been investing in keeping schools all over the country in …
International Women in Engineering Day celebrates the contributions of women in the field of engineering and science, and the impact their work has on shaping the world. With so many women breaking down barriers, it’s time to inspire the next …
Swimming and water safety are compulsory parts 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 summer, …
Schools in England now have more teachers than ever before, with more than 468,000 in the profession. That’s 27,000 more than there were in 2010 and up by 2,800 since last year. The latest stats from the Department for Education …