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New advice for parents on screen time for young children 

New advice for parents on screen time for young children 

Screens are part of everyday life for young families. With 98% of two-year-olds watching screens daily, avoiding them altogether isn't realistic — but managing them well can make a difference to how young children grow and develop. Here's what you need to know about the government's new free guidance for parents. 

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What’s the difference between the new Turing Scheme and Erasmus?

Posted by: mediaofficer, Posted on: 5 August 2021 - Categories: Universities

This week we confirmed that 40,000 students will be able to study and work abroad thanks to our new international programme to study and work abroad, the Turing Scheme.

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What are the benefits of learning Latin and Mandarin in school?

Posted by: mediaofficer, Posted on: 2 August 2021 - Categories: Languages, Schools

Learning a language has so many benefits. Whether it’s learning about a new culture or history, improving your memory or your performance across other academic areas.  

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Step 4: What’s changed in early years, schools, colleges and universities?

Posted by: mediaofficer, Posted on: 19 July 2021 - Categories: Coronavirus, early years, Schools, Universities

Today (Monday 19 July), the country moved to Step 4 of the Government’s roadmap and further restrictions were lifted.

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A letter to school staff from Children and Families Minister Vicky Ford

Posted by: Media Officer, Posted on: 16 July 2021 - Categories: Coronavirus

This week Children and Families Minister Vicky Ford wrote to school staff to thank them for all they've done over the last school year and through the pandemic as a whole. She also set out some of the resources available …

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Do you have a nature hero? How children and young people can #PlantForOurPlanet

Posted by: mediaofficer, Posted on: 16 July 2021 - Categories: Holidays

Playing in the local park, helping water the garden plants or picking home-grown strawberries – green spaces and gardens have brought sheer joy to children’s and families lives during some of the most difficult months our country has ever known.

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What catch-up activities are available for children over the summer holidays

Posted by: mediaofficer, Posted on: 16 July 2021 - Categories: Coronavirus, Holidays, Schools

We know it’s been a hard year for everyone. This summer we want children and young people to take part in fun activities to get moving and learning, to help them get off to a flying start for the next …

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How a Skills Bootcamp could fast-track you to a better job

Posted by: mediaofficer, Posted on: 15 July 2021 - Categories: Further education

If you are looking to quickly increase your skills in a specific area and fast-track into a new job or get ahead with your current employer, a Skills Bootcamp could be the right choice for you.

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What you need to know about summer schools

Posted by: mediaofficer, Posted on: 15 July 2021 - Categories: Schools

Helping students catch up is one of our priorities. That’s why we’ve provided £200m for a programme of summer schools as part of the £3 billion the government has invested in helping pupils boost their learning following the disruption caused …

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Did you know swimming and water safety are part of the school curriculum?

Posted by: mediaofficer, Posted on: 13 July 2021 - Categories: Curriculum, Physical Education, Schools

Here are four things you didn't know about swimming in schools.

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What you need to know about exams in 2022

Posted by: mediaofficer, Posted on: 12 July 2021 - Categories: Exams and qualifications

*This page was last updated on 12 August 2021.   Students studying A levels, GCSEs and vocational and technical qualifications are expected to sit exams and other formal assessments next year, as the best and fairest way to assess their performance.  

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The Education Hub is a site for parents, pupils, education professionals and the media that captures all you need to know about the education system. You’ll find accessible, straightforward information on popular topics, Q&As, interviews, case studies, and more.

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