This article by Education Secretary Gillian Keegan was first published in The Sun on 3 September 2023. I understand how important the start of each school year is for families across this country. So no one should be under any …
Over 640,000 16-year-olds across England will today have picked up their GCSE results. Here, we answer some of your questions. Why are grades lower this year compared to 2022? This year, GCSE grading is largely returning to normal in line …
Having access to defibrillators in schools drastically increases the chance of pupils, teachers and visitors surviving a cardiac arrest. Teachers and pupils across the country can be reassured they will have access to this life saving equipment, as all state …
School uniforms provide a sense of belonging for students. They are helpful in developing a good learning environment and can help build the character of a school. They can also reduce peer pressure at school for the latest clothes and …
The Turing Scheme is the UK government’s work and study programme, helping students and pupils to benefit from lifechanging overseas opportunities. It gives pupils, learners and students in UK schools, colleges, and universities the chance to learn new skills, travel …
NOTE: This post was updated on 02/08/23 to acknowledge the latest developments. School teachers in England have been given a pay award of 6.5% as the Government accepted all the recommendations set out by the independent body advising on teacher …
Today, schools find out how pupils have performed in the key stage 2 (KS2) national curriculum tests, often referred to as SATs. The assessments are used to measure primary school performance, allowing teachers and parents to pinpoint where extra help might …
All pupils should be able to learn in buildings that are fit for purpose, and nothing is more important than the safety of pupils and teachers. That’s why we have been investing in keeping schools all over the country in …
National Windrush Day 2023 marks the 75th anniversary of the arrival of the passengers of the Empire Windrush to the UK. The day celebrates the vital contribution and achievements of the Windrush generation and their descendants. The freedom and flexibility of …
The National Education Union (NEU) has announced two additional strike days in schools in England on 5 and 7 July. Earlier this year, teachers in England rejected a pay offer from the Government that would have seen salaries rise by …