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  • Extra support to safeguard political impartiality in schools

    Brings clarity on meeting legal duties when discussing issues such as Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • £2.5 million to boost international exchanges for schools

    Funding will ensure more disadvantaged pupils can experience other cultures

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • New guidance to help parents avoid unsafe out-of-school settings

    Consultation on guidance to help parents choose the right out-of-school setting, and on voluntary code of practice to help providers meet the expected standards

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • New funding to boost schools facilities and healthy lifestyles

    Schools to receive £415 million to transform facilities and help pupils get healthy start to life.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Education Secretary visit to Arsenal football club

    Joint literacy partnership announced to improve educational achievements for children in north London.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Lord Glenamara Memorial Prize giving 2016

    Education Secretary Nicky Morgan praises nominees’ hard work and commitment as she presents George Hunter with prestigious prize.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • North-east teenager receives award from Education Secretary

    Student George Hunter receives Lord Glenamara Memorial Prize for academic success, voluntary work and raising mental health awareness.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Nicky Morgan and David Walliams launch child literacy campaign

    Shared ambition for hundreds of new book clubs across the country and a library card for every 8-year-old.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • New funding for military ethos projects

    DfE grants £4.8 million to projects led by ex-armed forces personnel to tackle underachievement by disengaged pupils.

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

  • More pupils to benefit from Dux awards scheme next year

    Details on the 2013 Dux awards scheme, which rewards top performance by pupils from maintained secondary schools.

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

  • Ex-military personnel to drive up standards among disengaged pupils

    Details about new projects which will employ former armed forces personnel to inspire disengaged pupils.

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

  • Creating a military ethos in academies and free schools

    The government is interested in exploring how academies and free schools can use their freedoms to create a military ethos and raise standards.

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

  • More cadets for our communities

    Details of a £10.85 million boost to aid in the recruitment of cadets.

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

  • Free books for children

    Education Secretary Michael Gove and Chief Executive of Booktrust Viv Bird outline plans and funding for the future of bookgifting.

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