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Misleading story about faulty laptops published by the TES

Posted by: Media Officer, Posted on: 28 January 2021 - Categories: Myth busting

A misleading story published by the TES suggests that one in five of the laptops we have distributed to help pupils access education while learning from home may be defective. These claims are completely contradicted by our own data which …

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How the Department monitors and rebuts misinformation

Posted by: Media Officer, Posted on: 3 September 2020 - Categories: Myth busting
A stock image of newspapers representing what has been in the news today

Misinformation about the return to school can upset parents, staff and pupils. While much of the information shared online is helpful and reputable, some is not and this poses a real risk.

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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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Education in the Media: Friday 29 June 2018

Posted by: Media Officer, Posted on: 29 June 2018 - Categories: Apprenticeships, Funding

Today’s Education in the media looks at a retraction by the School Cuts Coalition on school funding, who have admitted that we are protecting per pupil funding for schools in real terms. School Funding On Wednesday, Schools Week and the …

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