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Breaking down the digital divide in schools: What you need to know 

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A young boy with curly hair sits at a computer in a classroom, smiling at the camera. The background shows multiple computer monitors with blurred content. On the left side of the image, there is a blue banner with the Department for Education logo. Bold white and black text overlaid on the image reads: "BREAKING DOWN THE DIGITAL DIVIDE IN SCHOOLS: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW."

We've just committed £45 million to improve digital connectivity in schools to close the digital divide over the next year. We want to make sure that through this investment, no child is left behind and that we’re supporting teachers to …

World Book Day 2025: Reading for pleasure top tips for parents and teachers

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A group of diverse primary school children in white uniforms sit together in a bright classroom, smiling and looking towards an adult reading a book. A teacher or parent holds the book in the foreground, slightly out of focus. The background features classroom supplies and a window letting in natural light. Overlaying the image are banners with text: 'World Book Day 2025: Reading for Pleasure – Top Tips for Parents and Teachers,' along with logos for the Department for Education, World Book Day (6 March 2025), and the National Literacy Trust.

Guest post by the National Literacy Trust World Book Day isn’t just about putting together a great costume idea, it’s about showing children the power of reading. Reading lets children discover new worlds, meet new people and learn about the …

What is the Curriculum and Assessment Review and how will it impact my child's education?  

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Headline: What is the Curriculum and Assessment Review and how will it impact my child's education?

We’re holding an independent review to refresh the curriculum and statutory assessment system for 5- to 19 -year-olds. Here's how it will impact you.

New RSHE guidance: What it means for sex education lessons in schools

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RSHE guidance

Relationships, Sex and Health Education (RSHE) is a subject taught at both primary and secondary school.   In 2020, Relationships and Sex Education was made compulsory for all secondary school pupils in England and Health Education compulsory for all pupils …

What do children and young people learn in relationship, sex and health education

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This article was first published on 30 November 2021.  We want to make sure that young people understand what healthy relationships look like and how to navigate their personal lives in a positive, safe and healthy way. That’s why we …

The deadline for primary school applications is Sunday 15 January: Here’s what you need to know

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Sunday 15 January is the deadline for primary school applications. Parents with children due to start school in September 2023 need to go through their local authority to apply for places at their chosen primary schools.