Families across the country are feeling the pressure of rising costs. From making sure children have access to nutritious meals to helping with the cost of school essentials, here are five things that we are doing to pull over half a million children out of poverty.
Today School Standards Minister Nick Gibb spoke in Parliament about opening schools to more pupils. Throughout the pandemic the Government has been clear that education is a national priority. We had worked hard to keep all schools, colleges and universities …
We have launched landmark reforms that will transform post-16 education and training, boost skills and get more people into work. They will benefit both young people who are starting their careers and adults who may be thinking of retraining or …
Schools and colleges will get at least two weeks’ notice before pupils return to the classroom in order to give pupils, parents and teachers time to prepare, the Education Secretary has said. Speaking to the media this morning, Gavin Williamson …
Today, 20 January, School Standards Minister Nick Gibb spoke to the online BettFest conference, which focuses on how innovation and technology can improve education.
Due to changing public health advice we are pausing the daily testing of pupils and school staff who have come into contact with positive cases in order to give time to evaluate whether this is an effective strategy in light …
Last week, images and photos have circulated of lunch parcels delivered for children who are eligible for free school meals. Every child deserves quality nutrition, and the standard of these school meals shown on social media is not acceptable. We …
This Friday (15th January) it is the primary school application deadline day. Parents with children due to start school in September 2021 need to go through their local authority to apply for places at their chosen primary schools.
All schools and colleges are closed to all but vulnerable children and the children of key workers. The government is taking every possible measure to reduce cases in the community and protect the NHS. It means at the moment the …
What should remote education look like? How can your child learn remotely if you don’t have a laptop? We answer your remote learning questions Earlier this week we announced all primary schools, secondary schools, colleges …
The Daily Mirror has today reported that the Department rejected an offer from BT of cheap broadband for disadvantaged families. This is not true - and the department enjoys a good working relationship with BT and EE.