We are seeing an increased number of cases of Group A streptococcus (Strep A) compared to normal at this time of year. There is no evidence that a new strain is circulating and the increase is most likely related to …
The Chancellor Jeremy Hunt delivered the Autumn Statement on Thursday 17 November setting out the Government’s continued commitment to ensuring every child, young person, and adult can access world class education.
Education is one of the key tools we have in the fight against climate change. Here’s what you need to know about how we are working with the Natural History Museum to deliver the National Education Nature Park and climate …
Getting vaccinated against the flu virus and COVID-19 offers the best protection. Not only does it protect us as individuals but also those around us and limits the disruption to pupils’ education. Here’s what you need to know about the …
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 …
You may have heard about phonics teaching in schools and wondered what it means – as for many people phonics wasn’t a prominent part of their time in school. Phonics is an effective way of teaching children to read. By …
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 …