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From Minister of State (Minister of State for Schools)
  • The importance of storytelling

    Nick Gibb explains how storytelling stretches children’s vocabularies, expands their horizons and extends their ability to learn.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Nick Gibb at the Jewish Schools Awards

    The Schools Minister speaks about the success of many Jewish faith schools and the importance of the teaching profession.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Nick Gibb: the importance of school leadership

    Nick Gibb explains how government reforms are developing more excellent headteachers and helping school leaders improve their schools.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Publication of reformed History of Art subject content

    Written ministerial statement by Schools Minister Nick Gibb about reformed History of Art AS and A level subject content.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • More disadvantaged children staying in education after 18

    New figures show rise in numbers of disadvantaged children staying in education after 18.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Enterprise and entrepreneurship

    Schools Minister explains that academic knowledge, and a sensible use of technology, will ensure pupils flourish in the world of work.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Publication of reformed GCSE and A level content

    Written ministerial statement on final subject content for further GCSE and AS and A level subjects.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Impressive progress in English primary schools continues

    90,000 more pupils leaving primary school with the reading, writing and maths skills needed to succeed at secondary school.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • National reference test: implementation

    Written ministerial statement by Schools Minister, Nick Gibb, about the consultation on implementing the new national reference test.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • How to get more high-quality textbooks into classrooms

    Nick Gibb congratulates publishers for recent improvements in textbook quality and ambition and discusses further challenges ahead.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Challenge to make 100 low-cost classics available to schools

    Schools Minister Nick Gibb says publishers should make classic books available at reduced prices, so all children can read them.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Nick Gibb: how autonomy raises standards

    Academisation is unleashing innovations across English schools, liberating teachers and driving up standards.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • New design and technology GCSE will inspire next top designers

    Qualification developed with industry experts, ensuring students are equipped with the skills employers need.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Big Bang @ Parliament: the importance of STEM

    Minister of State for Schools Nick Gibb speaks about the importance of an interest in science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM).

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Shanghai maths teaching exchange: opening ceremony

    Minister of State for Schools Nick Gibb welcomes teachers from Shanghai for the England-China teaching exchange.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Revised design and technology GCSE

    Written ministerial statement by Schools Minister Nick Gibb on revised design and technology GCSE content.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Further additional GCSE and A level subject content consultation

    Written ministerial statement on revised subject content for AS and A levels in geology and politics, and GCSE short course in PE.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • China’s First Lady visits London school

    Madame Peng Liyuan visits Fortismere School to observe a Mandarin class and hear about its student exchange programme with China.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Thousands more young people working or learning after 16

    New figures show rise in young people at GCSE and A level stages continuing in education, training or employment.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Academic standards continue to rise under the academies programme

    Provisional school-level results published for the first time to help parents make secondary school choices.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government