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Families will receive targeted support to improve school attendance with new advice and innovative interventions for schools this term.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
A new report by Ofsted looks at different aspects of pupil attendance and how schools tackle the current challenges they face.
Children's Minister Michelle Donelan has called on families to give children the gift of reading this Christmas
Home education is often being chosen by parents of children with complex needs as a last resort.
More than nine out of 10 parents got one of their top three choices of primary or secondary school for their children this year.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
The Government has set out plans for a register of children not in school, enabling councils to act effectively if they have concerns for a child's education.
We are pleased to invite you to the 20th "Study UK: Discover You" Fair on 2-3 February 2019 in Moscow and 5 February 2019 in St Petersburg.
This year 88% of families got a place at their first choice primary school and 85% were offered one at their first choice secondary.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
The Children's Minister, Sarah Teather, outlines some of the commitments the government is making to early years provision.
A speech given by Elizabeth Truss at the Daycare Trust conference on 4 December 2012.
Children's Minister Sarah Teather talks about getting parents involved in early education services.
Speech by Sarah Teather that says this government is determined to do as much as it can to support families.
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