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From The Rt Hon Michael Gove
  • Historic government building gets new future

    The Department for Education is moving into the historic Old Admiralty Building as part of government efforts to reduce estate costs.

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

  • 130,000 fewer pupils regularly missing school

    New figures show that persistent absence is down by almost a third.

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

  • Michael Gove speaks about the future of vocational education

    Michael Gove, Secretary of State for Education, speaks at McLaren about the future of vocational education.

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

  • Michael Gove: guidance for schools on female genital mutilation

    In a statement after meeting with Fahma Mohamed, the Education Secretary confirms all schools will receive guidance on keeping children safe.

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

  • Secretary of State responds to geography A level recommendations

    Letters about Professor Smith’s recommendation that the new geography A level be introduced in schools from 2016.

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

  • Narey’s report on initial training for children's social workers

    Education Secretary Michael Gove gives the government's response to Sir Martin Narey's report on training for children's social workers.

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

  • School Teachers' Review Body: 23rd report

    Written ministerial statement by the Secretary of State for Education Michael Gove on the School Teachers' Review Body's 23rd report.

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

  • Gove gives green light to teachers to use tough sanctions to tackle bad behaviour

    Updated behaviour guidelines sent to schools.

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

  • Year of Code and £500,000 fund to inspire future tech experts launched

    New £500,000 fund to train teachers in software coding, announced by Chancellor of the Exchequer and Education Secretary.

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

  • Michael Gove speaks about securing our children’s future

    Michael Gove, Secretary of State for Education, speaks at the London Academy of Excellence about securing our children’s future.

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

  • Michael Gove joins the Prime Minister’s Holocaust Commission

    Education Secretary Michael Gove joins Commission to investigate commemorative activity, educational and research resources.

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

  • 250,000 fewer pupils in underperforming secondary schools

    Number of pupils taught in underperforming secondary schools falls by almost 250,000 in 4 years.

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

  • Successful free school proposals announced

    Six new university technical colleges and 5 new studio schools also approved.

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

  • Michael Gove speaks about computing and education technology

    Education Secretary Michael Gove speaks to the BETT conference about how technology and computing are changing education.

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

  • Viral video helps boost students’ physics knowledge

    New project helping to raise standards in physics, maths and engineering.

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

  • Michael Gove announces over £2 billion for more school places

    Education Secretary Michael Gove has issued a written ministerial statement on funding allocations.

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

  • Funding allocations

    Secretary of State for Education Michael Gove’s written ministerial statement on school funding

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

  • 2012 OECD PISA results

    Secretary of State for Education Michael Gove's statement in the House on the OECD’s 2012 PISA results.

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

  • Education reform: national curriculum

    Education Secretary Michael Gove's written ministerial statement about a consultation for key stage 4 English and maths programmes of study.

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

  • Michael Gove letter to Christine Blower and Chris Keates

    The Secretary of State for Education writes again to Christine Blower and Chris Keates about an invitation to talks.

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