The national curriculum is a set of subjects and standards used by primary and secondary schools, so children learn the same things. We’ve announced that we’ll be holding an independent review to refresh the curriculum and make sure it meets …
National Windrush Day 2023 marks the 75th anniversary of the arrival of the passengers of the Empire Windrush to the UK. The day celebrates the vital contribution and achievements of the Windrush generation and their descendants. The freedom and flexibility of …
On Monday 17 April, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak set out the Government’s plans to get young people in England to study maths up to the age of 18. This will give young people better maths knowledge to make sure they’re …
Today’s pupils are growing up in an increasingly complex world, living their lives on and offline. This presents many exciting opportunities – but also challenges.
Learning about music and having the opportunity to play musical instruments and make music together is a vital part of a rich and rounded education. It has also been proven that music plays a key role in brain development. This …
Schools play a crucial role in helping young people understand the world around them and their place within it.
Every person should have the same opportunity to make the most of their abilities and succeed in life. But, currently, too many people’s chances of getting on in life are adversely affected by where they live. The government’s central mission …
Modern foreign languages like French, German and Spanish are really useful to know – not just for visiting counties that speak those languages, but employers increasingly see language skills as highly desirable.
October is Black History Month in the UK and a time to celebrate the contribution Black communities and individuals have made over the centuries in shaping the dynamic and diverse country we have today.
Today is National Poetry Day in the UK, the annual mass celebration on the first Thursday of October that encourages all to enjoy, discover and share poetry.