Child and family social workers do vital work, helping to protect vulnerable children and change their lives for the better. Now is a great time to consider a career in social work. Over the next two years we will continue …
We believe learning should be a lifelong process and that age should not be a barrier to upskilling, or retraining and getting the job you want. That's why we we’ve launched our ‘returnerships’ initiative to encourage adults over the age …
Hundreds of thousands more working parents will be supported through an extension of the free childcare on offer, more than doubling the current support in place. This will help mums in particular to stay in work and keep the economy …
Education Secretary Gillian Keegan has written an open letter to parents setting out the latest on teacher strikes. Dear parents and carers, I’m writing to update you ahead of the strike action planned by the National Education Union on Wednesday …
Being active can have a hugely positive impact on children’s physical and mental health. That’s why we’re setting out how important it is for all pupils to have access to at least two hours of PE and school sport per …
On International Women’s Day, we celebrate the achievements of women around the world. It’s also a moment to reflect on gender-based inequality and what we can all do to ensure that everyone has the same opportunities. Education can play an …
On 1 March, families of Year 6 pupils found out which secondary school offered them a place for September 2023. But what happens if your child wasn’t offered a place at their top choice school? Here we talk you through …
Making decisions about your future career can seem overwhelming but National Careers Week (6th to 11th March 2023) is a great time to start thinking about it, whether you’re at school, college or university. To help young people get the …
Parents know that their children only get one shot at education. However for some parents of children with Special Educational Needs and disabilities (SEND), getting their child that superb education that every child deserves can feel like a full-time job. …
Sharing books with babies and toddlers helps to inspire a lifelong love of reading. Reading can be a fun thing to do together and have a positive impact later in life, on things like school exam results, pupil wellbeing, and …