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  • Grant letter from the Secretary of State to YPLA

    Letter from the Secretary of State to the Young People's Learning Agency (YPLA) confirming their funding for 2011 to 2012.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Remit letter from the Secretary of State to PfS

    Letter from the Secretary of State to the Partnerships for Schools (PfS) outlining their priorities for 2011 to 2012.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Letter from the Secretary of State to NCSL

    Letter from the Secretary of State to the National College for School Leadership (NCSL) outlining their priorities for 2011 to 2012.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Remit letter from the Secretary of State to QCDA

    Letter from the Secretary of State to the Qualifications and Curriculum Development Agency (QCDA) outlining their priorities for 2011 to 2012.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Letter from the Secretary of State to TDA

    Letter from the Secretary of State to the Training and Development Agency for Schools (TDA) outlining their priorities for 2011 to 2012.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Remit letter from the Secretary of State to CWDC

    Letter from the Secretary of State to the Children's Workforce Development Council (CWDC) outlining their priorities for 2011 to 2012.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Response to 38 Degrees about free school meals campaign from David Laws MP

    Letter written following an email campaign run by 38 Degrees after the publication of the School Food Plan on 12 July 2013.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Three-quarters of free schools rated good or outstanding by Ofsted at first inspection

    The first 24 free schools have all had their Ofsted inspection results published.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • New push to grow UK’s £17.5 billion education exports industry

    Ambitious strategy to expand the UK’s education exports industry, worth £17.5 billion to the economy, published.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Vocational education reform: Matthew Hancock writes to colleges and independent training providers

    A letter from Matthew Hancock, Minister for Skills, to colleges and independent training providers updating them on the reform of vocational education.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • School improvement arrangements in Norfolk and Isle of Wight unfit

    Ofsted give verdict on support and challenge provided to local schools by first councils visited under new inspection regime.

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  • Targeted capital funding for new school places

    David Laws, the Minister of State for Schools, announces the outcome of applications to the Targeted Basic Need programme.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Traineeships: May 2013 written ministerial statement

    Skills Minister, Matthew Hancock’s written ministerial statement on the publication of the framework for delivery of traineeships for 16- to 19-year olds.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Traineeships: July 2013 written ministerial statement

    Skills Minister Matthew Hancock’s written ministerial statement on the updated framework for providing traineeships for 16 to 24 year olds

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Mercedes-Benz, BT and Brompton Bicycle back traineeships to get young people ready for work

    More than 100 employers across the country have committed to being part of the traineeships programme

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Step-change in ambition for primary schools will raise standards for all

    Extra £400 for every child on the Pupil Premium in primary schools, and parents to get more information on how their child is doing.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Raising ambitions and standards for primary schools

    The government announces plans for higher standards and a bigger pupil premium for primary schools.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Drive to get more disabled people into mainstream jobs

    Disabled people on traineeships, supported internships, work trials and work academies to get additional help through Access to Work.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Elizabeth Truss speaks to the International Student Science Fair

    Elizabeth Truss, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Education, speaks to the International Student Science Fair.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Plan to increase take-up of school dinners launched

    A plan of action designed to improve the quality and take-up of school food and put the kitchen at the heart of school life is published.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government