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5 things we are doing to tackle child poverty

5 things we are doing to tackle child poverty

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. 

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Gavin Williamson on why getting pupils back to school is more important than ever

Posted by: Media Officer, Posted on: 23 August 2020 - Categories: Exams and qualifications, Schools
Gavin Williamson, Education Secretary

Writing in the Sunday Times, Education Secretary Gavin Williamson explains why it's essential that schools reopen next month.

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GCSE results day: your questions answered

Posted by: Media Officer, Posted on: 19 August 2020 - Categories: GCSE, GCSE results
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*This post is out of date. Please visit: GCSE and Level 2 and below VTQ results: Everything you need to know - The Education Hub (blog.gov.uk) for the latest information.

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Misleading vocational and technical qualifications claims

Posted by: hollymanj, Posted on: 18 August 2020 - Categories: Apprenticeships, Careers, Further education, Technical education

Today, 18 August, there were some inaccurate reports in the media and on social media that students that received their vocational and technical qualifications (VTQ’s) last week, have been treated unfairly.

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Misleading A level claims debunked

Posted by: Media Officer, Posted on: 14 August 2020 - Categories: A Level, Myth busting, Universities
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In our blog today we examine more closely some of the claims made about yesterday's A level results. Claim: 40% of pupils had their grades downgraded. This misleading claim has been made in several places, including on the Today Programme …

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A level results day: your questions answered

Posted by: Media Officer, Posted on: 10 August 2020 - Categories: A Level, Ofqual, Universities

This week students up and down the country will be getting results for their A and AS levels, and a range of other technical qualifications. Here we answer some of your key questions. How can students pick up their results? Schools and colleges are able to tell …

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Top tips for graduates: Entering the job market in 2020

Posted by: Media Officer, Posted on: 7 August 2020 - Categories: Uncategorized

Universities Minister Michelle Donelan offers her top tips for graduates looking for jobs this year I still remember the day I graduated and the mixture of excitement and nervousness I felt around what was to come. Choosing what to do …

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Education Secretary welcomes confirmation of exam appeals process

Posted by: Media Officer, Posted on: 6 August 2020 - Categories: A Level, Coronavirus, GCSE, GCSE results, Ofqual
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Exams regulator Ofqual has today set out its appeals process for A and AS levels and GCSES after exams were cancelled this year due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Children's Commissioner wants all pupils back in schools in September

Posted by: Media Officer, Posted on: 5 August 2020 - Categories: Coronavirus
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Children’s Commissioner Anne Longfield has said children must be at the heart of planning for any future coronavirus lockdowns, including by making sure all children are back in school in September. She has also called for schools to stay open …

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Gavin Williamson on why cancelling exams will not hold students back

Posted by: Media Officer, Posted on: 5 August 2020 - Categories: Coronavirus, GCSE, GCSE results, Ofqual
Gavin Williamson, Education Secretary

Writing in the Sun, Education Secretary Gavin Williamson explained why the cancellation of GCSE and A level exams due to the Covid-19 pandemic will not hold students back

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Returning to school in September: your questions answered

Posted by: Media Officer, Posted on: 4 August 2020 - Categories: Coronavirus
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All pupils are to return to school full-time in September, with schools implementing a range of measures set out in our guidance. These measures – endorsed by PHE – include regular hand washing, ensuring good respiratory hygiene, and minimising contact …

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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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