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News and press notices
Press release: Education and employment destination data published(External site)
The statistics show the onward destination of pupils from state schools, colleges and local authorities.
Article on GOV.UK20 June 2013
News story: Social Mobility and Child Poverty Commission appointment(External site)
The government has appointed Christian Guy to the Social Mobility and Child Poverty Commission.
Article on GOV.UK18 June 2013
News story: Honours recipients in the education sector announced(External site)
In total, 108 people received awards from across the Department for Education'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
