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Further education

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.

Funding for Opportunity Areas and Further Education

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female pupil with pink hair sits next to teacher who appears to be explaining a piece of work

The Opportunity Areas programme is already having a positive impact in a wide range of areas - from early years education to employment. This follows an initial £72 million boost for support across literacy, maths, attendance, teacher training and recruitment, post-16 options and careers advice since its launch in 2017.

Increasing funding for schools, further education and teacher salaries

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A child looking at a bunch of pencils - bought with school funding

This £14billion funding increase – the largest cash boost in a generation - means our schools can continue to raise standards and build an education system that boosts productivity, improves social mobility and equips children with the skills and knowledge they need to succeed in the bright future that lies ahead.