We know children learn best when they are at school, surrounded by their friends and teachers. Attendance is essential for pupils to get the most out of their school experience. There may, however, be times when a pupil is unable …
Oliver King died aged just 12 years old when he suffered a cardiac arrest while taking part in a swimming race in 2012. There is clear evidence showing that defibrillators drastically increase the chance of survival from a cardiac arrest …
There are still too many people who are being held back by poor maths both in their careers and in their personal lives. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has said that he wants to see all students in England study some …
Schools will make every effort to stay open in adverse weather conditions, including storms, snow and heatwaves. However, the safety of pupils and teachers is a top priority. On rare occasions schools do sometimes need to close or operate at …
This year, a number of people have been honoured by the King in recognition of their contributions to education and childcare. Among those honoured are:
By now, schools in England will have broken up and closed for the Christmas Holidays. With multiple bank holidays over the holiday season, here’s everything you need to know about when your child goes back to school in the New …
All pupils should be able to learn in buildings that are fit for purpose. The School Rebuilding Programme is transforming hundreds of schools across the country and ensuring they are suitable for the future. Here’s what you need to know.
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 …