The new Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill - sometimes referred to as the Children's Wellbeing Bill - introduces a wide variety of measures to help children and families, from school reform and home education to safeguarding. But how will this …
The Department recognises that high quality teaching is the factor within school that makes the biggest difference to a child’s education, giving them the knowledge and skills to succeed throughout life. We are committed to supporting teachers to stay in the profession and thrive.
We’re holding an independent review to refresh the curriculum and statutory assessment system for 5- to 19 -year-olds. Here's how it will impact you.
The Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) measures how pupils are performing in certain subjects at school in countries around the world. It’s run by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) and assesses the knowledge and skills in mathematics, reading and science of 15-year-olds internationally.
The Education Secretary has accepted the recommendations of the School Teachers’ Review Body (STRB) and confirmed the teacher pay award for 2024-25, setting out what school teachers in England can expect to be paid next academic year. The STRB is …
Parents of three and four-year-olds will soon find out what primary school has offered their child a place for the next academic year. The majority of pupils will be offered a place at one of their preferred primary schools, while …
No school, child or local authority is the same and school funding needs to reflect that. That’s why sometimes it can seem complicated. Here’s what you need to know about school funding. How are schools funded? Most state-funded schools in …
We want to make sure that young people can make informed decisions about their health, wellbeing and relationships, in a sensitive way that is appropriate for their age. Parents need to have confidence in what their children are being taught …
This article was first published on 14 December 2022 and continues to reflect the latest guidance. Respiratory infections, including the common cold and COVID-19, are common in children and young people, particularly during the winter months. For most children and …
School is the best environment for the vast majority of pupils to learn in. Being surrounded by teachers and friends in school helps keep children safe, and supports them to reach their potential. That’s why we’re committed to tackling the …
