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Sarah Teather MP on the new, simpler and clearer early years foundation stage framework.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
Tests for trainee teachers are to be reviewed so that all new teachers have the basic skills needed.
An announcement on the new EYFS framework to support children's learning and development. The early learning goals are reduced from 69 to 17.
Michael Gove's speech on the future of education to the Association of School and College Leaders.
A message from Michael Gove to MPs regarding reforms to the school funding system.
Her Majesty's Chief Inspector sets out plans for more heads to get involved in school inspection.
Around 74,000 children have missed out on a place at their first-choice secondary school, official figures reveal today.
A statement on the statistics for numbers of children receiving their first choice place at secondary school, and other data.
A new national award scheme will reward high achieving secondary school pupils in England.
Her Majesty’s Chief Inspector, Sir Michael Wilshaw, issues a national challenge to drive up stalled standards of literacy and English.
Discussions have now concluded on details for new public service pension schemes to be introduced from 2015.
Education Secretary Michael Gove today warns of the dangers of entering pupils early for GCSEs before they are ready.
A raft of measures to tackle disruptive behaviour in classrooms.
Michael Gove writes to Charlie Taylor to accept his recommendations on alternative provision.
In a major survey over the last 3 years Ofsted found wide differences in the quality and quantity of music education in English schools.
New fund launched to help disadvantaged children make the transition into secondary school.
The Henley Review of Cultural Education and the government's response.
Response to an article in the Observer about Academy performance.
Charlie Taylor: Academy freedoms for pupil referral units will help fix the flawed system that is failing vulnerable children.
Nick Clegg unveils a new scheme to get 16- and 17-year-olds earning or learning again.
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