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  • National reference test: implementation

    Written ministerial statement by Schools Minister, Nick Gibb, about the consultation on implementing the new national reference test.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Suffolk academy celebrates move into new building

    Academy has 'new sense of purpose' after receiving new building through government’s flagship £4.4 billion rebuilding programme.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • London schools make a reality of educational excellence

    Nicky Morgan speaks at the Mayor of London’s Education Conference about educational excellence and the importance of school leaders.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Statement on the religious studies GCSE judicial review

    There has been a high court ruling on the new religious studies (RS) GCSE curriculum.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Department for Education's settlement at the Spending Review 2015

    The Chancellor has published the results of the spending review, including details of the Department for Education’s budget over the course of this Parliament.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • New members appointed to the School Teachers' Review Body

    New members join the School Teachers' Review Body (STRB) that looks at pay, duties and working time of teachers in England and Wales.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Squad UK announced for WorldSkills Abu Dhabi 2017

    The UK announced its chosen Squad for WorldSkills Abu Dhabi 2017 at The Skills Show.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Lancashire Secondary Heads conference

    Her Majesty's Chief Inspector Sir Michael Wilshaw's speech about school standards in Lancashire and across England.

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  • Sam Gyimah: the vital role of the school business professional

    Education and Childcare Minister Sam Gyimah speaks about the importance of good school business management.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Priority school building programme: rugby star reopens school

    New start for Wyvern College thanks to government’s flagship £4.4 billion rebuilding programme.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • HMCI's commentary: role of governance

    In his second monthly commentary Sir Michael Wilshaw looks at the role that governance plays in an increasingly autonomous education system.

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  • How to get more high-quality textbooks into classrooms

    Nick Gibb congratulates publishers for recent improvements in textbook quality and ambition and discusses further challenges ahead.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • The quality of exam marking

    Ian Stockford's speech to the Association of Colleges Annual Conference.

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  • Challenge to make 100 low-cost classics available to schools

    Schools Minister Nick Gibb says publishers should make classic books available at reduced prices, so all children can read them.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Bullying in school plummets

    New study reveals 30,000 fewer children bullied in last 10 years.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Par for the course

    Glenys Stacey's speech to the HMC conference.

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  • Edward Timpson addresses CDC annual conference

    The Children and Families Minister on special educational needs and disability reform at the Council for Disabled Children (CDC) conference.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Nick Gibb: how autonomy raises standards

    Academisation is unleashing innovations across English schools, liberating teachers and driving up standards.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • New design and technology GCSE will inspire next top designers

    Qualification developed with industry experts, ensuring students are equipped with the skills employers need.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Nicky Morgan: raising ambition for all

    Education Secretary speaks about the importance of the business and education sectors working together to raise ambition for all.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government