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The Government is giving parents new opportunities to put their child in a great local school by announcing that 24 free schools will open in September this year.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
The Department updates the information on free school groups that applied in the first round of applications.
801 academies now open – more than a fifth of all secondary schools.
Michael Gove reflects on the impact and importance of free schools.
A press notice on Michael Gove's speech to headteachers at the National College for School Leadership.
Updated information on the free school groups that applied in the first round.
From today, groups that want to open free schools in September 2012 can submit their detailed plans to the Department for Education.
The Department for Education's update on the number of free school applications as of 11 February 2011.
The Schools Minister writes to the 'Yorkshire Post' in response to Fiona Millar's article on free schools.
The DfE responds to concerns from the National Secular Society about protection of staff in faith schools converting to academy status.
Details of 8 free school proposals that had advanced to pre-opening stage by January 2011.
Mike Feinberg to speak to teachers, charities, parents and other groups planning to set up free schools.
Academy numbers double since May 2010 as schools embrace government's plan for education reform.
Download the letter about the New Schools Network that Permanent Secretary David Bell has sent to Shadow Education Secretary Andy Burnham.
Eligibility for academy status to be opened up to benefit all schools.
Schools Minister Lord Hill praises school governors as he sets out plans to strengthen their role.
A written ministerial statement about the first 16 Free School proposals, which are ready to progress to the next stage of the process.
Gove: ‘More great heads and teachers controlling schools will bring better behaviour and teaching to thousands more children.’
Premier League Chief Executive Richard Scudamore can envisage the day when there is a Premier League school for elite athletes.
Details of Lord Hill's reaction to the number of schools wanting to become academies.
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