Common Wealth resource pack launch

A new resource aimed at helping teachers explain the importance of the Commonwealth to their pupils has been launched by school standards minister, Nick Gibb.

Children’s mental health charity launches free resources for teachers

YoungMinds, children and young people’s mental health charity, has launched 360° Schools’ Community.

Union calls for teacher pay increase

The National Education Union has called for a “significant” increase in teacher pay to help address a “growing crisis” in teacher recruitment and retention.

New financial advice scheme for schools announced

A new service offering schools advice on how to get the best value for money when buying support from businesses has been launched by the Department for Education.

 New project to boost diversity in apprenticeships

Five major cities across England have pledged to work with the government to drive up apprenticeships among underrepresented groups and ensure they are accessible to individuals from all backgrounds.

Number of state school entrants to university rises

New figures show 90 per cent of young university entrants in 2016/17 came from state schools, including an increase among Russell Group institutions.

Nearly 50,000 children not receiving suitable education

The National Children’s Bureau has raised concerns over the welfare of children missing education in England as new research shows 49,187 children were missing education at some point in 2016-17.

New members announced for Ofsted board

The Department for Education has announced two new appointments and a re-appointment to the Ofsted board.

Support for home educating families in Wales announced

Welsh education secretary Kirsty Williams has announced plans for a comprehensive package of support for home educators and assistance for local authorities to identify school aged children not in formal education.

 Two Members appointed to the Careers Wales Board

Eluned Morgan, Minister for Welsh Language and Lifelong Learning has announced the appointment of Liz Harris and Emma Richards as Members of the Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd (CCDG), trading as Careers Wales Board.

PM to set out new package for UK-China education

Prime Minister Theresa May is set to announce a new package of exchange deals, partnerships and commercial contracts which bolster Britain’s already strong education relationship with China.

The number of fast-food shops within five minutes’ walk of a school has increased by 67 per cent over the past eight years

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