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England came fourth out of the 43 countries that tested children of the same age in the Progress International Reading Literacy Study (PIRLS).
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
New flagship language programme launched, designed to boost the quality of language lessons in primary and secondary schools
239 school buildings to be transformed as part of revolutionary ten-year programme.
First ever set of national data on children's times tables published, as government announces new investment in maths teaching.
Thousands of students to benefit from high quality language teaching and new Centre of Excellence.
Up to 3,000 primary schools across rural England will get lightning-fast gigabit broadband
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
New centre for excellence at the University of York, backed by £4.8m, will coordinate the work of nine MFL hub schools to encourage uptake across the country
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
Education experts from around the world meet at first Textbook Summit.
Official figures show 163,000 more six-year-olds are on track to become fluent readers than in 2012 thanks to our focus on phonics
Nick Gibb welcomes 14 nations to the first International Textbook Summit with the Royal Society and Cambridge Assessment.
Extra support for schools with pupils working below the national curriculum has been announced to help all children reach their potential.
£6 million boost to improve maths literacy in the Northern Powerhouse.
Pupils across the country prepare to take new GCSE exams this week.
Primary school places confirmed for thousands of pupils as education standards continue to rise.
School Standards Minister names preferred provider to deliver Reception Baseline Assessment.
Ilford pupil wins third place out of 1,600 entries from across the Commonwealth in short story competition.
School Standards Minister celebrates the dedication and passion of teachers around the world.
School Standards Minister addresses teachers from across the world at the International Conference for the Teaching Profession.
School Standards Minister Nick Gibb addresses education ministers from across the Commonwealth.
Government follows up phonics success with new multiplication tables trial.
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