RISE teams are currently working with over 200 schools – helping the department tackle underperformance so every parent can rely on a great education for their child.
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.
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.
To help mark Children’s Mental Health week, Dr Alex George, the Government’s Youth Mental Health Ambassador has set out his top five tips top tips for good mental health and wellbeing.
This post was last updated on Tuesday 26 April 2022 to reflect the latest guidance. We understand that some parents and carers have concerns about COVID-19 vaccinations for children and young people. We have listened carefully to their worries and, …
Apprenticeships help young people secure great careers. But at the moment they don’t suit all industries in the same way. That’s why, during National Apprenticeship week, we have set out next steps for a new flexible apprenticeship scheme that will …
This post is now out of date.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 …
Skills Minister Alex Burghart has written to students, parents and guardians to encourage them to explore the benefits apprenticeships have to offer. In the letters, which are published here, Minister Burghart sets out some of the ways in which apprenticeships …
The ongoing impact of the pandemic has emphasised the importance of supporting our children and young people’s wellbeing. That’s why, during Children’s Mental Health Week, we have released the findings our State of the Nation report, which focuses on trends …
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 …
There are a wide range of reasons why some families might prefer to home educate children. In the vast majority of cases home educating parents do an excellent job and that’s why we want to support families who want to …