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Four things you may not know about music and arts education

mediaofficer, 6 May 2021 - Academies, Arts, Curriculum, Schools

We know how important music and the arts are to a rich and well-rounded education. From learning musical instruments to coming together in ensemble bands and choirs, music and the arts support pupils’ creativity. Below, we outline the key things …

Infection rates dropping in schools: What does the latest data show?

mediaofficer, 4 May 2021 - Coronavirus, Secondary schools

A study has shown the percentage of secondary school age pupils testing positive for COVID-19 has dropped from 1.4% to just 0.3% compared to November last year.

Everything you need to know about the return to university

mediaofficer, 4 May 2021 - Coronavirus, Universities

Around half of university students – those doing practical courses – have already returned to in-person teaching. All university students who haven’t yet returned to campus and in-person teaching will be able to do so from Monday 17 May.

We're making school uniforms more affordable - here's what you need to know

Media Officer, 30 April 2021 - Uniforms

With the return to school in full swing, we have backed a new law to help make school uniforms more affordable for all. Here is what you need to know about school uniform. What is your position on school uniform? …

Five reasons to learn as an adult

mediaofficer, 28 April 2021 - Adult learning, Careers, Further education

Over the last 12 months, most of us have experienced changes in our jobs – how we’re working and what we’re working on. Change isn’t an annual event, it’s now an everyday reality and that can feel challenging. We might …

What is an academy and what are the benefits?

mediaofficer, 28 April 2021 - Academies, Schools

We want every school in the country to be part of a family of schools in a strong multi academy trust. But what are academies and what are the benefits of of this plan?

Everything you need to know about summer schools

mediaofficer, 27 April 2021 - Coronavirus, Primary Schools, Schools, Secondary schools

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 …

Why reporting your test result is as important as taking a test

mediaofficer, 23 April 2021 - Coronavirus, Schools, Testing

Following the successful reopening of schools in March, teachers, pupils and parents have been able to experience first hand the importance of testing and how it keeps COVID-19 out of our classrooms. As children begin to return from the Easter …

Is a vocational qualification the right path for your child? What we are doing to help young people get vocational and technical qualifications

mediaofficer, 22 April 2021 - Apprenticeships, Further education, T Levels

A survey for the Social Market Foundation and Further Education Trust for Leadership found that more people would prefer their child to take a vocational qualification than attend university.

Everything you need to know about flexi job apprenticeships

mediaofficer, 20 April 2021 - Apprenticeships, Further education

Sectors including agriculture, creative industries and construction will soon be able to offer more flexible apprenticeship opportunities through the flexi job apprenticeships scheme. Here’s what you need to know about flexi-job apprenticeships.

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Four things you may not know about music and arts education

Infection rates dropping in schools: What does the latest data show?

Everything you need to know about the return to university

We're making school uniforms more affordable - here's what you need to know

Five reasons to learn as an adult

What is an academy and what are the benefits?

Everything you need to know about summer schools

Why reporting your test result is as important as taking a test

Is a vocational qualification the right path for your child? What we are doing to help young people get vocational and technical qualifications

Everything you need to know about flexi job apprenticeships

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