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

Caroline Wright, BESA

The visit will include meetings at a Chinese university, alongside a planned showcase of the best of British Education Technology (EdTech) products.

Justine Greening spoke to the Today Programme on Radio 4, pledging to continue to champion social mobility from the back benches.

Training course to focus on the technologies that are impacting the jobs of tomorrow, ensuring UK classrooms are coaching young people to be ready for a technologically-advanced world.

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