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The results of more than 16,000 schools’ key stage 2 tests – taken by 11-year-olds this May – were published today.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
Ofqual confirms reforms to GCSEs from September 2012.
A new ‘Master Teacher Standard’ to recognise outstanding teachers should be introduced, according to an independent review commissioned by the Government.
The first round of successful bids to the government’s new £2 million scholarship scheme for teachers were announced today by ministers.
Gibb: “Phonics is the proven method that will drive up reading standards.”
A new enhanced National Professional Qualification for Headship (NPQH) will prepare prospective headteachers for the rigours of the job.
Schools Minister Nick Gibb has said the use of calculators in primary schools would be looked at as part of the national curriculum review.
The Schools Minister says that we are facing a fresh 'great debate' on the new national curriculum.
Schools Minister Nick Gibb welcomed the Ofsted report 2010 to 2011 and said the government's education reforms would address areas of concern.
The Education Act 2011 will help teachers raise standards in education with new powers to root out poor behaviour and underperformance.
Schools Minister Nick Gibb writes in the 'Times Educational Supplement' on teacher pensions.
Schools Minister Nick Gibb responds to the results of the NAHT ballot on industrial action.
More pupils will be able to attend the best schools in a new-look admissions system that will be fairer and simpler for all parents, Schools Minister Nick Gibb said today.
Only high quality, rigorous vocational qualifications will count in performance tables under new guidance announced by the Department for Education.
Information on academies’ GCSE results, which have improved by more than twice the level of other maintained schools.
Information on absenteeism in schools.
Findings from research into allegations against school teachers.
The Schools Minister outlines the government’s initiatives to improve the teaching of reading.
The Department for Education is to give the independent exams watchdog Ofqual new powers to fine exam boards which make mistakes in papers.
Schools Minister Nick Gibb sets out proposals to overhaul education for pupils of 16 and over.
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