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  • Association for Careers Education and Guidance Annual Conference

    **[CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY] ** Introduction Good morning everyone and thank you for inviting me. I’m glad to be here for many reasons.…

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

  • School lunches: Sarah Teather welcomes rise in take-up

    The Children's Minister welcomes the School Food Trust and Local Authority Caterers' Association survey showing primary and secondary school lunch take-up rises in 2010-11.

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

  • Free schools update

    The Department updates the information on free school groups that applied in the first round of applications.

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

  • Four academies opening every school day

    801 academies now open – more than a fifth of all secondary schools.

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

  • Written ministerial statement by Michael Gove on industrial action in schools - 30 June 2011

    Statement from Education Secretary Michael Gove on the industrial action in schools.

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

  • Dr Elizabeth Sidwell to Wellington Academy

    Schools Commissioner Dr Elizabeth Sidwell's speech to Wellington Academy.

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

  • Michael Gove's speech to the Policy Exchange on free schools

    Michael Gove reflects on the impact and importance of free schools.

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

  • Michael Gove: face reality, reform urgently

    A press notice on Michael Gove's speech to headteachers at the National College for School Leadership.

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

  • Free schools update

    Updated information on the free school groups that applied in the first round.

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

  • New admissions code: a fairer and simpler system

    Education Secretary Michael Gove MP today launched a consultation to make the school admissions process simpler, fairer and more transparent for all parents.

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

  • 2012 free schools application window now open

    From today, groups that want to open free schools in September 2012 can submit their detailed plans to the Department for Education.

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

  • Michael Gove welcomes independent schools' contribution to academies

    Speaking at the Wellington Academy, Michael Gove outlined the ways in which independent schools are helping to support academies.

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

  • Free schools update

    The Department for Education's update on the number of free school applications as of 11 February 2011.

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

  • Lord Hill congratulates winners of the Outstanding School Governance Awards

    Lord Hill congratulates the winners of the National Governors' Association's annual Outstanding School Governance Awards.

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

  • Independent review on the school capital system is published

    The Department for Education publishes Sebastian James' independent Capital review.

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

  • The Department for Education responds to concerns about the cost of school lunches

    Response to reports over the weekend about school food costs.

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

  • Post of chief schools adjudicator to be advertised

    Michael Gove announces an open competition to replace Dr Ian Craig as Chief Schools Adjudicator in October 2011.

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

  • Free books for children

    Education Secretary Michael Gove and Chief Executive of Booktrust Viv Bird outline plans and funding for the future of bookgifting.

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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 free schools

    The Schools Minister writes to the 'Yorkshire Post' in response to Fiona Millar's article on free schools.

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

  • Department for Education responds to criticisms of clauses within the Education Bill

    The DfE responds to concerns from the National Secular Society about protection of staff in faith schools converting to academy status.

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