Press notices and news stories from the department are now published on GOV.UK. You can access the latest press notices and news stories from the links on this page.
News and press notices
Press release: More than 100 free schools applications approved(External site)
Gove gives green light to 102 more free schools that will create more than 50,000 extra school places when full.
Article on GOV.UK22 May 2013
Press release: Independent report on 16 to 19 bursary fund published(External site)
The Department for Education today published the interim report of NatCen's independent evaluation of the 16 to 19 bursary fund.
Article on GOV.UK17 May 2013
Press release: First ever chief social worker for children and fast-track training to lead social work reform(External site)
Education Secretary Michael Gove today announced the appointment of a children's chief social worker and new training for top graduates.
Article on GOV.UK17 May 2013
Press release: Funding for foster care recruitment boost unveiled(External site)
The government has today unveiled a new package of support to help local authorities attract and retain more foster carers from a wider range of backgrounds.
Article on GOV.UK16 May 2013
Speech: Edward Timpson addresses the National Fostering Agency Conference(External site)
Edward Timpson, Children’s Minister, announces new funding to support foster carer recruitment and evidence-based interventions.
Article on GOV.UK16 May 2013
Press release: New grammar, punctuation and spelling test will raise children’s literacy standards(External site)
Education Minister Elizabeth Truss said the rigorous new spelling, grammar and punctuation test would raise standards for all children.
Article on GOV.UK14 May 2013
News story: Proposal to delegate looked-after children work(External site)
The department proposes changes to the law to allow local authorities to delegate work for looked-after children to external organisations.
Article on GOV.UK13 May 2013
Press release: Private finance to fund rebuilding of 46 schools under the next steps of the Priority School Building Programme(External site)
The Education Funding Agency announces 46 schools are to be rebuilt using private finance under the next steps of the Priority School Building Programme.
Article on GOV.UK10 May 2013
Speech: What does it mean to be an educated person?(External site)
The Secretary of State speaks to the Brighton conference on setting higher expectations for every child.
Article on GOV.UK09 May 2013
Statement to Parliament: Traineeships: written ministerial statement(External site)
Skills Minister, Matthew Hancock’s written ministerial statement on the publication of the framework for delivery of traineeships for 16- to 19-year olds.
Article on GOV.UK09 May 2013
