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 Education Secretary, Nadhim Zahawi, has responded to the publication of the Independent National Child Safeguarding Practice Review Panel's report following the tragic deaths of Arthur Labinjo-Hughes and Star Hobson. Education Secretary, Nadhim Zahawi, said: …
People are set to benefit from high-quality higher education in their hometown, as the Open University partners up with further education providers to create more training to fill skills gaps and raise job prospects. Here’s everything you need to know.
Spiking is when people illegally drug victims, often by putting substances in their drinks or even by injecting them. In the last two years we’ve seen a rise in reports of spiking and, while the true scale of the issue …
This week, the results of a yearlong piece of work into children’s social care has been published. We are setting out initial new measures in response to recommendations set out in Josh MacAlister’s independent review of children’s social care, which …
Having a good understanding of numbers is vital for everyday life, from working out a restaurant bill, managing personal finances, cooking, or helping children with their homework. This National Numeracy Day (18 May) we have launched a new online quiz …
Exam season is upon us meaning up and down the country young people will be doing exams for their GCSEs, A levels, T Levels and other qualifications. We understand this can be a worrying time – especially for those students …
The new Schools Bill announced this week in the Queen’s speech will underpin the government’s ambition for every child to receive a world-class education, no matter where in the country they live. Below is everything you need to know about …
Choosing your next steps at 16 can be a daunting process, which is why it’s so important young people are able to pick from qualifications they know will give them the necessary skills to achieve their goals. We are reviewing …
We’re aware of claims that suggest that schools with academy status are less likely to get good or outstanding Ofsted ratings than their council run counterparts. These claims are misleading – and here’s why.
We want people to be able to learn, upskill and retrain over the course of their lifetime. That’s why we are introducing the Lifetime Loan Entitlement. It will provide learners with a loan entitlement to the equivalent of four years …