We publish a range of data and information to help parents understand school performance – here we explain more. How is school performance measured? At both primary and secondary school, we focus on the progress pupils in a school make …
One of our key roles is monitoring the school system to understand how well it is working and how things are changing. A key tool in doing this is the School Census, which is where we gather information about how …
Most pupils will have enjoyed at least six weeks off school during the summer. However, term dates and holiday lengths will vary depending on the local council, school and college.
Reports have suggested the government has ‘refused’ to commit to ensuring girls’ equal access to football in PE lessons, despite the Lionesses’ victory in the Women’s EURO 2022. These claims are untrue. The National Curriculum for PE in schools does …
There is clear evidence showing that defibrillators drastically increase the chance of survival from a cardiac arrest. That’s why we plan to provide all state funded schools with defibrillators by the end of next year. Here’s what you need to …
During heatwaves it’s important that everyone stays safe and makes sure they drink plenty of water and avoids being exposed to the sun for too long – this is especially important for children. We aren’t advising schools to close …
All pupils should be able to learn in buildings that are fit for purpose. Some buildings in the school estate don’t meet the standards pupils or parents should expect – but the School Rebuilding Programme is fixing that. Here’s what …
We want as many pupils as possible to leave primary school with the English and maths skills they need to meet their potential in secondary school. That’s why we use national curriculum tests – commonly known as SATs - to …
Fast broadband is crucial to levelling up rural communities and will help pupils from across the country to succeed in their education, no matter where their school is.
Good ventilation is key to having a healthy and productive indoor space and can help reduce the risk of viral airborne transmission, including of Covid-19. In most spaces in schools and other education settings like nurseries and colleges this …