We’re making the biggest investment by a UK government into childcare in history. Parents have the flexibility to choose how they spend their government-funded hours – and many are opting to use childminders. Being a childminder is a rewarding role where you can …
The government is investing millions so that young people studying new T Level qualifications have access to high quality buildings and facilities. This will help them gain the skills they need to secure rewarding careers.
There is clear evidence showing that defibrillators drastically increase the chance of survival from a cardiac arrest. That’s why we plan to provide all state funded schools with defibrillators by the end of next year. Here’s what you need to …
During heatwaves it’s important that everyone stays safe and makes sure they drink plenty of water and avoids being exposed to the sun for too long – this is especially important for children. We aren’t advising schools to close …
All pupils should be able to learn in buildings that are fit for purpose. Some buildings in the school estate don’t meet the standards pupils or parents should expect – but the School Rebuilding Programme is fixing that. Here’s what …
This year young people have taken exams and assessments in A levels, T levels and other post 16 qualifications for the first time since the beginning of the pandemic. Results will look different to the last 2 years, because the …
We want as many pupils as possible to leave primary school with the English and maths skills they need to meet their potential in secondary school. That’s why we use national curriculum tests – commonly known as SATs - to …
The UK has some of the highest-quality childcare provision in the world with 96% of early years settings rated by Ofsted as good or outstanding, but it is also one of the biggest costs facing working families today. That’s why …
Fast broadband is crucial to levelling up rural communities and will help pupils from across the country to succeed in their education, no matter where their school is.
When students are choosing where to study, it is important that they are given all the information they need to make an informed choice based on the potential outcomes. Choosing what to study can be challenging. It is an investment …
Good ventilation is key to having a healthy and productive indoor space and can help reduce the risk of viral airborne transmission, including of Covid-19. In most spaces in schools and other education settings like nurseries and colleges this …