England among highest performing western countries in education
England is among the highest performing European and western countries in global education study. Pupils in England have risen up the...
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Nov 7, 20232 min read
Schools upgrades
Latest phase of £2 billion programme announced. More school building projects across Scotland will benefit from a share of the £2 billion...
Oct 23, 20234 min read
Mental health in the classroom: 5 ways to increase wellbeing in schools for staff and pupils
Back in 2021, the charity Mind conducted a survey around mental health in England and discovered that almost all pupils (96%) felt their...
Oct 15, 20232 min read
More primary school pupils meet reading standards
Primary school pupils show improvement in their reading ability as attainment in this year’s reading assessment increases since last...
Oct 3, 20232 min read
£20m to improve learning spaces for learners with additional learning needs
During a visit to Ysgol y Bedol in Carmarthenshire, the Minister for Education and the Welsh Language, Jeremy Miles, announced the £20m...
Sep 9, 20232 min read
A strong foundation in the early years is crucial to children’s success
Ofsted has today published the second part in its series of research reviews drawing on a range of research relating to early years...
Aug 22, 20232 min read
A brilliant early education offer
The Government has recently set out a hugely ambitious expansion of early childcare. From 2025 they have committed to providing 30 hours...
Aug 18, 20232 min read
Scottish Government's Plan for School Research 2023-2026
The Scottish Government’s Plan for School Research sets out the priorities for research and research activities which will support the...
Aug 8, 20234 min read
E-powering up education: AI in education
Blog posted by: Rebecca Mace, senior lecturer in education at UWL, UCL SFHEA, 01 August 2023. As a teacher, I am really excited about the...
Jul 24, 20233 min read
Record funding for schools in England
Schools in England to receive highest ever funding rates in 2024-25. Schools in England are set to receive their highest ever funding in...
Jul 14, 20234 min read
Attainment in maths and writing SATs increases compared to 2022
Key Stage 2 results show an improvement in the majority of subjects as pupils continue to catch up from the pandemic. Key Stage 2 results...
Jul 8, 20238 min read
Education Secretary addressed the LGA Annual Conference
Education Secretary Gillian Keegan yesterday addressed the Local Government Association. Thank you, Kevin. It is a great pleasure to be...
Jun 30, 20234 min read
Commissioner calls for radical rehaul of the SEND system
New statistics published by the Department for Education (DfE) reveal that 1,183,384 pupils in England in 2023 receive support for their...
Jun 23, 20232 min read
International experts highlight the importance of a child’s early years
Ofsted has today published a report exploring early years provision in an international context. International research shows that...
May 28, 20234 min read
Funding boost to improve outside learning facilities
Government announces £15 million to help young people in disadvantaged areas to learn outside and experience nature £15 million to help...
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