Year 6 pupils in England will soon be taking the key stage 2 (KS2) national curriculum tests, which are often referred to as SATs. The assessments are used to measure school performance and to make sure individual pupils are …
Being active can have a hugely positive impact on children’s physical and mental health. Announced on International Women’s Day last year, our plans also make it clear that girls and boys should be able access the same sports. We have also …
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 …
The deadline for secondary school applications is approaching, and for your child to be in with the best chance of being offered a place at one of your preferred options, you need to send in your application before then. It’s …
The National Education Union (NEU) has announced two additional strike days in schools in England on 5 and 7 July. Earlier this year, teachers in England rejected a pay offer from the Government that would have seen salaries rise by …
Being around teachers and friends in a school or college environment is the best way for pupils to learn and reach their potential. Time in school also keeps children safe and provides access to extra-curricular opportunities and pastoral care. That’s …
We believe that academies are the best way for children to get an excellent education, which is why 80% of secondary schools in England are now academies. Many previously underperforming schools have been transformed by academy status. Find out more …
On Monday 17 April, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak set out the Government’s plans to get young people in England to study maths up to the age of 18. This will give young people better maths knowledge to make sure they’re …
All pupils should be helped to fulfil their potential. Reasonable adjustments can help level the playing field by minimising the disadvantages that pupils with disabilities might face compared with their peers. Here’s everything you everything you need to know about …