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Fifteen new free schools to open in areas where education outcomes are poorest to drive up school standards.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
Letters to the National Education Union and Catholic Education Service about staff employment rights in faith schools converting to academies.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
Following landmark reforms in 2010, new figures show more than 50% of pupils in state-funded schools in England are now studying in an academy or free school
New openers will ensure more parents have a greater choice of school for their child
Talented young people in the North West are set to benefit from world-leading maths education with a brand new specialist school backed by a top university.
Regional Schools Commissioner Dominic Herrington to become acting National Schools Commissioner from the beginning of September 2018.
Lord Agnew speaks at the 2017 North Academies Conference.
69,000 places to be created in biggest wave of new free school approvals this Parliament.
John Edwards will be the new Regional Schools Commissioner (RSC) for East Midlands and the Humber.
We have made a clarification to the consultation document and added an additional data table, to remove any uncertainty or confusion.
Nick Gibb addresses the Freedom and Autonomy for Schools - National Association (FASNA) autumn conference.
Biggest wave of free school approvals this Parliament – helping to deliver the government’s goal of opening 500 new free schools by 2020.
New proposals to create a 21st-century school system that works for everyone have been unveiled by Education Secretary Justine Greening.
Writing in the Daily Mail, the Prime Minister explains her commitment to building a school system that works for everyone.
Theresa May explained her vision for a truly meritocratic Britain and reforms that will ensure there is a good school place for every child.
The Prime Minister unveils measures to increase the number of good school places and ensure all children have the best start in life.
Visiting Reach Academy in Feltham, the PM announced 31 new free schools that will provide around 20,000 high-quality places for pupils.
First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government
Education Secretary Nicky Morgan addresses the National Association of Head Teachers (NAHT) annual conference.
The deadline for applications to establish a university technical college (UTC) is 7 October 2016.
Letter setting out opportunities for securing funding for both the expansion of existing schools and new schools to support housing growth.
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