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How we are transforming student finance with the Lifelong Learning Entitlement

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Getting an education doesn’t stop when you leave school. We want to make sure people have the opportunity to learn, upskill and retrain over the course of their lifetime with our Lifelong Learning Entitlement (LLE) plan.  Under the plans, people looking to …

Teacher strikes: Everything you need to know about the 2023/24 teacher pay award

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NOTE: This post was updated on 02/08/23 to acknowledge the latest developments. School teachers in England have been given a pay award of 6.5% as the Government accepted all the recommendations set out by the independent body advising on teacher …

How we are putting apprenticeships on an equal footing with degrees  

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Apprenticeships are more important than ever in helping businesses to recruit the right people and develop the skills they need. Since 2015, we have transformed apprenticeships into a prestigious option that better meets the skills needs of employers across the …

Alternatives to A Levels and university: What you need to know

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Thinking about what’s next after you leave school? Gaining a university degree is just one option and there are many different paths you could take, from apprenticeships to higher technical qualifications. And while it’s compulsory for young people to be …

How we are helping families with healthy eating and activities in the summer holidays

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We know that school holidays can be difficult for some families, with children at risk of missing out on healthy meals, activities, and learning opportunities. That’s why the Holiday Activity and Food Programme (HAF) has been supporting children and families in the school holidays since 2018.

King’s birthday honours list 2023: Near 100 honoured for contributions to education and childcare

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For the King’s first Birthday Honours, we’re delighted that almost one hundred people have been recognised for their contributions to education. The list includes foster carers, campaigners, educators and fundraisers from across the country. “For the King’s first Birthday Honours, …