Taking action to improve children’s social care
Today’s Education in the Media blog looks at the launch of a new consultation on unregulated accommodation as we look to improve the quality of children’s social care.
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The value of a university degree
In a speech at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, the Universities Minister Chris Skidmore said that ‘successful outcomes for students and graduates are about much more than salary’.
National Plan for Music Education
The 2020 plan sets out our vision for music education in England where children from all backgrounds will have the opportunity to learn a musical instrument or to learn to sing, allowing them to progress to the next level of excellence.
Informing young people about their next steps
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T Levels are launching in September this year, offering high-quality technical alternatives to A levels. It is more important than ever that headteachers give their pupils the chance to talk with providers so they are able to work out whether a technical education might be right for them.
Free speech in universities
In The Times today, the Education Secretary sets out the importance of upholding free speech in universities.
Driving up school standards
The EBacc is instrumental in driving up educational standards. Overall more pupils are studying these core academic subjects than at any time since the EBacc measure was introduced and the entry rate is particularly high in our free schools.
Investing in an outstanding workforce in further education
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Today, Wednesday 5 February, we announced a package of support for the further education workforce to help strengthen recruitment and retention within the sector.
Admissions Processes
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The Government is clear that universities should always act in the best interests of students and the Office for Students has extensive powers to tackle instances of poor practice.
National Apprenticeship Week
Today’s Education in the Media blog marks the start National Apprentice Week.
Levelling up education standards across the country
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Funding, Opportunity Areas, School spending, Social mobility
Today our blog looks at new national minimum funding for pupils and our plans to tackle challenges faced by schools in the North East.