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Message to schools ahead of the start of term from the Secretary of State, Bridget Phillipson

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This week many of you are returning to schools, colleges and early years settings across the country after a well-earned summer break. I'd like to personally welcome you back as we start the new term together. Fresh in your minds …

Letter to the education workforce from Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson

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Letter to education workforce

Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson has written a letter to the education workforces to make clear the valuable role they will play in the government’s agenda for change. To all working in early years, children’s services, schools, further and higher education, …

Teacher strikes: Everything you need to know about the teacher pay offer

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Teacher pay offer

Teachers in England have been offered a pay rise after the Government set out an offer on pay, conditions and workload to the education unions. The offer follows more than a week of intensive talks between the Government and the …

Gavin Williamson: If we work together on coronavirus testing, we can keep schools open

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Gavin Williamson, Education Secretary

Writing in today's Telegraph, Education Secretary Gavin Williamson sets out why the Government is prioritising keeping schools open in order to continue educating young people as well as keeping them safe. The welcome news of a vaccine brings hope for …

Education Secretary: It's vital we get technical education right - that's why I'm on a fact finding mission in Germany and the Netherlands

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The Education Secretary Damian Hinds is embarking on a fact finding mission to Germany and the Netherlands as part of his commitment to ensuring every child in this country will have a well-rounded, world-class education - regardless of whether they choose a …