To support pupils prepare for the next academic year and help them make up for learning lost during the pandemic, we have launched a free summer schools programme to run during the holidays, which will include a mix of fun …
On Friday 16 of April, thousands of families received a primary school place offer for their child, kickstarting the beginning of their primary education journey.
We’ve confirmed that face coverings should continue to be worn by adults and those in Year 7 and above as a precautionary measure when students return to schools and colleges after the Easter break.
Now pupils are back in the classroom no-one should be held back from accessing education due to their period. In January 2020, we launched the Period Products Scheme to provide learners with period products when they need them. But how …
When schools and colleges open to all pupils on 8 March it will be necessary for most secondary school age pupils to wear face coverings but not primary age pupils. Our guidance is clear that children in primary school do …
This week, we announced increased funding and extra help for pupils to combat lost learning as a result of Covid-19. This will reach children and young people across the country and will empower early years settings, schools and colleges to …
The country’s Chief Medical Officer, Professor Chris Whitty, has said that it is “absolutely universally accepted that there are huge advantages for children to be in school”.
Education Secretary Gavin Williamson has written an open letter to parents, carers and guardians following the news that all primary schools, secondary secondary schools, special and alternative provision schools, colleges and further education settings will be opening to all pupils …
Official statistics published today show the government has delivered over one million laptops and tablets to those children who need them the most — a significant milestone that is helping ensure children can continue to receive the best possible education …
This Friday (15th January) it is the primary school application deadline day. Parents with children due to start school in September 2021 need to go through their local authority to apply for places at their chosen primary schools.