On Wednesday 30 October, the Chancellor announced the government's Budget for 2025-26. Here's what it means for education.
We’ve allocated over £17 billion since 2015 for keeping schools all over the country in good condition. That includes £1.8 billion for the 2024-25 financial year. Most of the funds are given to local authorities, large multi-academy trusts, and large voluntary aided …
This article was first published on 31 August and has been updated to reflect the latest information. Nothing is more important than the health and safety of children and staff. This is why we changed our approach to managing a …
All pupils should be able to learn in buildings that are fit for purpose. The School Rebuilding Programme is transforming hundreds of schools across the country and ensuring they are suitable for the future. Here’s what you need to know.
It is crucial that all students and staff are safe at school. This is especially important in relation to fire safety, where schools, local authorities, and the Department for Education work towards the same goals of ensuring schools are …
Despite the unprecedented challenges the global Covid pandemic has created this year, the Department for Education has been delivering on the Government’s promise to provide world-class education, training and care for everyone, whatever their background.
Yesterday the TES published a misleading article making inaccurate claims about the Department's transformative ten-year rebuilding programme announced this week. On Monday the Prime Minister announced the first major school rebuilding programme to be launched since 2014. It will start …
This government is determined to give all children the best possible education, but as well as great teachers, we want all pupils to learn in classrooms that enable them to gain the knowledge and skills they need for success.
Today’s Education in the media blog looks at the support we are providing to schools and apprentices following the announcement that Carillion, the facilities management and construction company, has gone into compulsory liquidation. The blog will also look …
Today’s Education in the Media blog clarifies the rules around sprinklers in schools.