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  • Major international study shows England’s 15-year-olds performing poorly in mathematics, science and reading

    Michael Gove comments on the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) study of schools systems from around the world.

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

  • Nick Gibb to the Politeia Conference

    The Minister for Schools talks about greater freedoms for primary schools to teach Latin as part of the National Curriculum reforms.

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

  • Lord Hill responds to the 'Yorkshire Post' on academies and free schools

    The Schools Minister writes in response to Chris Keates' comments published in the Yorkshire Post on 25 November 2010 regarding academies and free schools.

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

  • Honorary MBE for assistant headteacher of Guru Nanak Academy

    Education Secretary presents an Honorary MBE to Joseph Synott, an Irish citizen, for his services to education in Hillingdon.

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

  • Partnerships for Schools chairman appointment extended for 12 months

    Education Secretary extends Michael Grabiner’s appointment as chairman of the board at Partnerships for Schools (PfS) for 12 months.

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

  • Skills Minister John Hayes Welcomes IBM Apprenticeship Scheme

    Information Technology is one of the many sectors set to benefit from the Government’s expanded apprenticeships programme. An extra £250m government…

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

  • Lord Hill to the Sixth Form Colleges Forum

    The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Schools talks about the impact the Government's educational reforms will have on sixth form colleges.

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

  • Michael Gove to the National College Annual Conference, Birmingham

    The Secretary of State for Education, Michael Gove, addresses the National College’s Annual Conference in Birmingham.

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

  • Nick Gibb: a vision for education

    Schools Minister speaks to the Grammar Schools Heads Association on the guiding principles behind the vision for the education system.

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

  • Nick Gibb: the Academies Bill

    Nick Gibb speaks at the Reform think tank's conference about plans to grant greater freedom to schools and offer more choice to parents.

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

  • Sarah Teather speaking at the House of Lords launch of Every Disabled Child Matters campaign

    Children’s Minister Sarah Teather speaks about the government's commitment to support disabled children and their families.

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

  • Michael Gove to the Local Government Association

    At the LGA conference in Bournemouth, the Secretary of State outlines planned improvements in education and children's services.

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

  • Sarah Teather to the Family and Parenting Institute’s conference

    The Children’s Minister discusses Sure Start, the pupil premium and free childcare.

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

  • Lord Hill to the CBI at the launch of the CBI report 'Fulfilling potential: The business role in education'

    Lord Hill speaks about ways that the private sector can help improve the quality of education.

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

  • Michael Gove to Westminster Academy

    The Secretary of State sets out his vision for future education policy at a Teach First event at Westminster Academy.

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

  • Tim Loughton to EESI (effective, efficient, supported and independent third sector) conference

    The Children’s Minister speaks to the Partnership in Action 'EESI Does It!' conference on the Big Society and the benefits of volunteering

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

  • Nick Gibb to the Catholic Education Service diocesan school commissioners conference

    Nick Gibb speaks about the importance of faith schools, how they build strong communities and support the most disadvantaged.

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

  • Lord Hill to the National Governors' Association conference

    The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Schools commends the dedication of school governors and outlines the government's agenda for education reform.

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

  • Schools white paper published

    Education Secretary Michael Gove outlines radical reforms for schools and teachers proposed in 'The importance of teaching'.

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

  • More academies than ever rated as outstanding

    The Ofsted annual report shows a record number of academies rated 'outstanding' while 'inadequate' ratings across the schools sector doubled.

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