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  • Funding for phonics teaching to improve children’s reading

    Schools Minister announces matched funding scheme for phonics resources to drive up reading standards.

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

  • Key stage 2 testing, assessment and accountability review: progress report published

    The Department for Education publishes progress report of the independent review into key stage 2 testing and assessment.

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

  • Michael Gove article in 'The Daily Telegraph' about reading

    Michael Gove writes in the 'Daily Telegraph' about the importance of reading, following his recent visit to America.

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

  • Early years foundation stage to be radically slimmed down

    Dame Clare Tickell recommends streamlining the EYFS to make it more focused on making sure children start school ready to learn.

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

  • Lord Hill comments after presenting the Church School Awards

    Schools Minister Lord Hill congratulates the winners of the first ever Church School Awards.

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

  • Schools Minister takes a lesson in Mandarin

    Schools Minister Nick Gibb visited Kingsford Community College in Newham yesterday to see how it is leading the way in teaching Mandarin.

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

  • Schools Minister Nick Gibb responds to Ofsted's report on history in schools

    Schools Minister Nick Gibb reacts to Ofsted's 'History for All' report on how history is taught in schools across England.

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

  • Nick Gibb: standards in English schools

    The Minister for Schools talks about standards in English schools as set against international levels of achievement.

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

  • Schools Minister Nick Gibb responds to report on science and maths from the Royal Society

    New report from the Royal Society highlights the need for science and maths teaching reform.

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

  • Nick Gibb to the SSAT National Conference

    The Minister for Schools talks about the schools White Paper and the government's agenda for reform in schools.

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

  • Government pledges to tackle ‘musical divide’

    Michael Gove welcomes Darren Henley’s report on music education, which shows how top musicians can help disadvantaged schools.

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

  • Schools Minister pays visit to improved primary schools in Dover

    Nick Gibb pays tribute to Dover Federation for the Arts primary schools following their achievements in key stage 2 examinations.

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

  • National curriculum review launched

    Education Secretary Michael Gove announces a new world-class curriculum to help reverse the fall in international league tables.

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

  • The Department for Education responds to Ofsted’s report on science

    Schools Minister Nick Gibb commends Ofsted’s evaluation of science education and best practice to drive improvement in science teaching.

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

  • Key stage 2 pupil achievement figures

    Statistics on 2010 national curriculum assessments at key stage 2 in England, and a statement from Michael Gove.

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

  • Key stage 2 achievement statistics published

    Schools Minister Nick Gibb: "These figures show that many primary schools are providing a first-class education for their pupils."

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

  • Nick Gibb to the Politeia Conference

    The Minister for Schools talks about greater freedoms for primary schools to teach Latin as part of the National Curriculum reforms.

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

  • Michael Gove to the National College Annual Conference, Birmingham

    The Secretary of State for Education, Michael Gove, addresses the National College’s Annual Conference in Birmingham.

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

  • Schools white paper published

    Education Secretary Michael Gove outlines radical reforms for schools and teachers proposed in 'The importance of teaching'.

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

  • Reading at an early age the key to success

    All children to be given a phonics-based progress check in year 1 so teachers can identify those in need of extra support.

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