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Thousands of vocational courses could be dropped from college and school sixth-form performance tables as part of reforms to raise education standards, Skills Minister Matthew Hancock said today.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
The Chief Inspector of Ofsted said it was "encouraging" that more schools improved last term under its tough new inspection arrangements.
Coalition government publishes new data about the performance and expenditure of secondary schools in England.
A new firm but fair primary school floor standard will drive up standards and prepare children for secondary school, Schools Minister David Laws announced today.
David Laws, Schools' Minister, delivers his 'Closing the achievement gap' speech to the Association of School and College Leaders.
Teams of Ofsted inspectors have today begun a week of co-ordinated inspections in Portsmouth.
Following focused inspections of 10 Derby schools earlier this month Ofsted writes to Derby City Council to advise of the findings.
The Regional Directors who will be responsible for helping to drive up standards in childcare, schools, and learning and skills providers confirmed.
Education Secretary Michael Gove gives an oral statement to the House on curriculum, exam and accountability reform.
Plans to introduce a new framework for inspecting the school improvement functions provided by under-performing local authorities published.
Details of Michael Gove’s announcement that computer science will be included in the EBacc.
Natasha Comber from Astley Community High School, Seaton Delaval, Northumberland wins the 2012 prize.
Information on the Dux Awards, which give outstanding year 9 students the opportunity to visit leading universities.
Details on the latest figures showing how the academies programme is driving the improvement of many previously underperforming schools.
Details on the latest figures showing how the pupil premium is narrowing the achievement gap between disadvantaged pupils and their peers.
Focused school inspections are taking place to tackle local area under-performance.
New framework for non-association independent schools in England will raise expectations for further improvement.
Details of the appointment of Lord Nash as Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Schools.
David Laws speech at the Local Government Association (LGA) education conference.
News on a bid to improve standards in primary schools.
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