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From Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Childcare and Education
  • Sam Gyimah: vision for early years workforce and Millie’s Mark

    Childcare and Education Minister speaks to the NDNA conference and introduces Millie’s Mark, a voluntary safety standard for nurseries.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Schools tackling disadvantage celebrated at Pupil Premium Awards

    Education and Childcare Minister Sam Gyimah praises winners and urges others to follow their example.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Sam Gyimah: mental health pilots - where next?

    Education and Childcare Minister Sam Gyimah speaks about single point of contact pilots and the importance of early intervention in schools.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Pupil Premium Awards finalists announced

    All 21 finalists have shown how they effectively used the pupil premium to help disadvantaged young people reach their potential.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Next steps for delivering landmark childcare offer unveiled

    We've launched a consultation and expression of interest to gather evidence about the 30-hour free childcare offer.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Sam Gyimah: the importance of school funding reform

    Education and Childcare Minister speaks about ensuring funding is fair, transparent, and based on pupils’ needs.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • £1.5 million to help young people spot signs of mental illness

    Young people urged to help the government shape new peer support networks so they can talk openly about mental health.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Pupil Premium Awards 2016 launched

    Minister congratulates hundreds of schools who have raised aspirations and ensured disadvantaged pupils can fulfil their potential.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Thousands of parents benefit from 30 hours' free childcare early

    Working parents to receive double the current amount of free childcare for 3- and 4-year-olds.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Schools revenue funding settlement for 2016 to 2017

    Written ministerial statement by Childcare and Education Minister Sam Gyimah about funding arrangements for schools in 2016 to 2017.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Support for families is at the heart of our agenda

    Education and Childcare Minister Sam Gyimah speaks about the future of childcare in England at the Family Childcare Trust conference.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Children and young people’s mental health in schools

    Minister for Childcare and Education, Sam Gyimah, outlines existing and planned work on mental health in schools.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Sam Gyimah: where next for careers education and guidance?

    The Education and Childcare Minister talks to the Westminster Employment Forum about the government's vision for careers education.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Sam Gyimah: the vital role of the school business professional

    Education and Childcare Minister Sam Gyimah speaks about the importance of good school business management.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Sam Gyimah: we are in a golden age of childcare

    Education and Childcare Minister Sam Gyimah speaks about the government’s childcare reforms at the Nursery World Business Summit.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Help for parents to navigate childcare options online

    childcare.co.uk announced as the winner of a DfE competition to find innovative ways to help parents choose the right childcare.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • More children than ever starting school ready to learn

    New figures show record high in number of young children starting school ready to learn.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Sam Gyimah visits Paris to share best practice in childcare

    Education and Childcare Minister spent 2 days in Paris to exchange ideas on expanding access to high-quality childcare.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Sure Start children’s centre inspections: Sam Gyimah letter

    Sam Gyimah writes to Her Majesty’s Chief Inspector Sir Michael Wilshaw on the suspension of Ofsted's children's centre inspections.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Sam Gyimah: involving businesses in school careers services

    Sam Gyimah on the importance of businesses getting involved in school careers services, at the launch of the Enterprise Adviser programme.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government