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  • 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

  • International curriculums: ‘could do better’ analysis published

    Michael Gove comments on an analysis of international curriculums and the lessons we can learn in reforming the national curriculum.

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

  • Nick Gibb calls for more focus on primary school reading and writing

    The Schools Minister comments on the most recent statistics for key stage 1 attainment by pupil characteristics.

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

  • Young people to be offered lessons in Mandarin

    New partnership between China and UK to see 1,000 new Mandarin teachers trained for secondary schools in England.

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

  • Michael Gove announces review of key stage 2 testing

    The Education Secretary appoints Lord Bew to review assessment and accountability procedures.

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

  • Lord Bew appointed to chair external review of testing

    Education Secretary Michael Gove appoints the cross-bench peer to chair a review of key stage 2 testing, assessment and accountability.

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

  • Nick Gibb comments on provisional GCSE and A level results

    Read the Schools Minister's comments and access the provisional results.

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