Department for Education

There is always a sense of anticipation in the air ahead of the start of a new term. The excitement of a new chapter, with new students looking forward to taking their next steps and the opportunities that lie ahead.

Cash incentives offered to help with the cost of recruiting apprentices

New funding for local authorities to ease pressure on public transport as children return in September

Thousands of students will be supported with new dedicated school and college transport to get them to school or college in the autumn term, the Education Secretary said today.

20 colleges awarded funding from the College Collaboration Fund to help drive up standards and level up opportunity across the country.

After a landmark speech from the Education Secretary, Gavin Williamson earlier this month the DfE have ringfenced £96 million to support disadvantaged students whose studies have been disrupted due to Covid-19.

Over 3,000 extra school places to be created for pupils with the most complex needs

Up to 3,000 new school places are to be created for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), providing tailored support and specialist equipment.

Apprenticeships and skills minister Gillian Keegan says that reskilling adults who lose their jobs is a priority

College staff in Burnley have taken social distancing to a new level.

Children from more than 1,800 schools in England who are currently part of our Breakfast Clubs programme will now be offered healthy breakfasts over the summer.