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News and press notices
News story: Queen's birthday honours recipients announced(External site)
In total, 108 people received awards from across the department’s spectrum of responsibility.
Article on GOV.UK17 June 2013
Statement to Parliament: Oral statement by Michael Gove on education reform(External site)
The Education Secretary, Michael Gove, today set out plans for reformed GCSEs.
Article on GOV.UK11 June 2013
Speech: Lord Nash speaks about opening up state boarding schools to more children(External site)
Lord Nash, Schools Minister, addresses the State Boarding Schools’ Association (SBSA) symposium.
Article on GOV.UK10 June 2013
News story: Battlefield visits for schoolchildren to commemorate the 100th anniversary of First World War(External site)
Enduring legacy for next generation as thousands of pupils get opportunity to research people from their communities who fought in WW1
Article on GOV.UK10 June 2013
Press release: Maria Miller sets out how government will mark First World War Centenary in 2014(External site)
UK-wide cultural programme, Service for Commonwealth leaders at Glasgow Cathedral and Battlefield visits for schools planned
Article on GOV.UK10 June 2013
Press release: New routes for talented ex-armed forces personnel to become teachers(External site)
The Troops to Teachers graduate and non-graduate programmes were launched today.
Article on GOV.UK07 June 2013
Press release: Serious case review panel established(External site)
Education Secretary Michael Gove today established a new independent panel to help ensure that lessons are learned when a child dies or is seriously harmed and there are signs of abuse or neglect.
Article on GOV.UK06 June 2013
Statement to Parliament: David Laws written ministerial statement on school funding reforms(External site)
David Laws, the Minister of State for Schools, laid this written ministerial statement on school funding reforms before Parliament.
Article on GOV.UK04 June 2013
Press release: New £2 million scheme for early years apprentices(External site)
The government has today announced a £2 million apprenticeship bursary scheme for the early years profession.
Article on GOV.UK29 May 2013
News story: Deputy Prime Minister announces 2013 pupil premium finalists(External site)
The Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg has written to schools selected as regional winners of the pupil premium.
Article on GOV.UK24 May 2013
