Faith groups run some of the best schools in the country, including in some of the most disadvantaged areas. Current rules mean that religious free schools are only allowed to offer 50% of places to pupils based on faith. Some …
Being in the cadets give young people access to an unparalleled range of activities. That’s why we’ve invested £50 million into the Cadet Expansion Programme, to increase the number of cadet units in schools across the country.
Protecting face to face education and minimising disruption in schools due to COVID-19 and its variants is our number one priority. The single most effective measure we have to minimise the spread of the virus and therefore the disruption it …
The Education Secretary Nadhim Zahawi explains how an apprenticeship can help people become a nurse or midwife without needing to go to university.
EDIT: This post was updated in July 2022 to ensure it reflects up-to-date guidance and information Since January, we have advised that face coverings in classrooms in schools and colleges are no longer required, and face coverings in communal areas are likewise …
Victims of sexual harassment in universities should never be silenced by Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), under a new pledge announced today backed by the government, universities, and campaigners. Here’s everything you need to know about our announcement on NDAs.
Education Secretary Nadhim Zahawi has set out his vision to build an education system that gives every child, regardless of their background, the best start in life. Here, he sets out in detail how his own experiences will help him …
Education Secretary Nadhim Zahawi has written an open letter to students on face to face teaching in higher education settings.
Tomorrow (15 Jan) is the primary school application deadline day.
This article contains out of date information about Covid-19 in schools. We no longer recommend routine testing. Please visit this link for up-to-date information. On Thursday 13 January the Health Secretary announced changes to isolation rules for people who have …
Modern foreign languages like French, German and Spanish are really useful to know – not just for visiting counties that speak those languages, but employers increasingly see language skills as highly desirable.