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 …
Rail strikes are planned for the 21st, 23rd, and 25th June while the London Underground plans to strike on 21st June. The Secretary of State has called the plans a “crying shame” and said that he hopes these strikes will …
Since 2018, the Holiday Activities and Food Programme (HAF) has been supporting thousands of children and families in the school holidays. We’ve been working closely with supermarkets like the Co-Op and Waitrose and sports organisations like the UEFA Women’s EURO 2022 organisers on the …
*This post was updated on 10 August 2022 to reflect the announcement that student loan interest rates for current borrowers will be capped to protect them from a rise in inflation. Here's what you need to know about student loan …
All children in England between the ages of 5 and 16 are entitled to a free place at a state school. All state schools receive funding through their local authority or directly from the government. But there are different types …
We’ve published data that shows how many children from Ukraine have applied for and been offered school places since the start of the war. Here we answer your questions on the data.
Helping students be happy and healthy in their studies is crucial. That’s why, thanks to the creation of the first ever Student Support Champion, students will soon be able to benefit from more joined-up support from their universities Here’s everything …
Every year on her official birthday the Queen honours people who have gone above and beyond in public service. The list, published today, includes a number of people honoured for their contributions to education. Among them are: Afia Choudhury OBE Afia …
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has published data on recent suicide rates amongst higher education students to help the sector gain a better understanding of how to prevent suicides. Here, we guide you through what this data shows and …
NOTE: This post was updated on 20 October 2022 to refresh the number of pupils in receipt of Universal Infant Free School Meals and to make clearer the ways in which families can be eligible for free school meals. Every …
Apprenticeships help people of all ages to develop the skills and experience they need to secure great careers in a wide range of industries. Because apprenticeships are designed by employers it means you will be learning the specific skills that …