Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is distressing and concerning, and we understand children and young people may have questions or be seeking reassurance. We know that schools are well placed to talk to pupils about the images they are seeing and …
Schools play a crucial role in helping young people understand the world around them and their place within it.
We want all pupils to finish their education with the knowledge and skills to be able to form clear opinions about issues they see in the world. That’s why it’s really important that teachers are able to help pupils decipher …
In February, we announced a package of measures to level up education across the country and ensure every child is given the best start in primary school.
This February half term, we are encouraging everyone who is eligible – including those aged 12-17 – to get a COVID-19 vaccine or make sure that they are up to date with a booster.
This post is now out of date. Please see updated information on mobile phones in schools here. Mobile phones can be immensely distracting in the classroom for both pupils and their teachers. We want to support schools to make sure …
Exams will go ahead this summer as the best and fairest form of assessment. However, we recognise students have faced disruption over the last two years and we have put in place measures to support them. We have introduced a …
Every child should have the opportunity to learn in a calm, orderly, safe and supportive environment where their education won’t be disrupted by misbehaviour. While most students are well-behaved, we know it can be a cause of stress for teachers …
We want all young people to learn in modern, fit for purpose buildings, regardless of their background or where they’re from. Some of the schools in our estate don’t meet the standards pupils and families should expect, and the school …
This week the Government launched its plan to level up the country so that every person can have exactly the same opportunity to make the most of their abilities and succeed in life. Education plays a key part in that …