What you need to know about secondary school offer day
On Tuesday 1 March year 6 pupils across the country will find out which secondary school has offered them a place for September 2022.
Schools
Help for teachers and families to talk to pupils about Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and how to help them avoid misinformation.
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 …
How Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic History is taught in our schools
Schools play a crucial role in helping young people understand the world around them and their place within it.
Political impartiality guidance for schools – what you need to know
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 …
Our focus on literacy and numeracy – what it means in practice
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.
Use half term to make sure your family is vaccinated
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.
Mobile phones in schools
This post is now out of date.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 …
How we are helping students prepare for exams this summer
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 …
How we are tackling behaviour in schools to help maintain calm classrooms
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 …
How rebuilding schools and colleges around the country will help level up education for all
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 …