It’s been revealed this week that rising food prices have led to beef being removed from school dinner menus in the UK.
The news comes as the cost of living continues to rise which has caused school catering companies to rethink staple ingredients such as meat and potatoes as they are getting too expensive.
Although the government has increased spending to provide free meals...
Will look at how government supports growth of trust sector, helping trusts improve schools
The Department for Education has today, Wednesday 29 June, launched a review of how it works with academy trusts, helping make sure the children in schools within trusts get the right support to fulfil their potential.
The review will look at the standards trusts are held to, and the...
Up to 75 new free schools including sixth forms, specialist and alternative provision settings will offer tailored support, levelling up opportunities for all.
Thousands of new school places will be created for children in England, including for those who are living in disadvantaged areas, have special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), or require alternative provision....
New sport and music opportunities announced to better support children’s development
Children across the country to be supported to find and develop their passions through increased opportunities to study music, learn instruments, and take up sports and activities thanks to a multi-million-pound investment into sports and music education.
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Funding for the Government’s flagship education recovery programme to double for secondary schools next year, supporting pupils to catch up on lost learning
Children across the country will be supported to reach their full potential as funding to support children’s education recovery will be doubled in secondary schools from next year.
Strategic delivery plans to be developed for each local area and region, starting with Education Investment Areas
Detailed plans for moving all schools into strong academy trusts have been published today (Wednesday 25 May), kickstarting work towards the goal set out in the Schools White Paper for every school to be in, or in the process of joining, a trust by 2030.
STEM teachers in disadvantaged schools to receive £3,000 tax-free payments per year over next three years along with new funding to improve school buildings.
Pupils in the most disadvantaged schools will benefit from high-quality, specialised science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) teaching following a £60 million investment to attract and retain the top teaching talent....
£10 million to extend senior mental health lead training to reach more schools and colleges
Thousands of young people will benefit from additional mental health support in their schools, colleges and universities, the government has announced.
To mark Mental Health Awareness Week, the Department for Education is today (12 May 2022) announcing a further £7 million for schools and...
