New independent government body to be created, focused on supporting teachers to deliver excellent lessons and building on the success of Oak National Academy
From: Department for Education and The Rt Hon Nadhim Zahawi MP
A new independent government body will be created to support teachers in delivering excellent curriculum content as part of world class lessons, the Education...
Brings clarity on meeting legal duties when discussing issues such as Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
From: Department for Education and The Rt Hon Nadhim Zahawi MP
New guidance to support teachers in tackling sensitive issues in the classroom in a politically impartial way is being published today (17 February 2022).
Teaching about political issues and the differing...
A trial that guarantees extra school sessions for learners in Wales is now underway, Education Minister and Welsh Language Minister Jeremy Miles has announced.
Over 1,800 learners will take part in the trial, benefitting from five hours of extra activity per week over a ten week period.
The trial, which follows a government commitment to explore reform of the school day, is focused...
Children's vocabulary: Fresh opportunities for app boosting young learners' language skills ChatterStars, designed to improve vocabulary among children, has recently received an investment from business accelerator, TwinklHive.
Good vocabulary is crucial to everyone’s development. It helps us to express our opinions, understand complex subjects, and improve our reading skills. It is a...
New research reveals that most secondary school parents (74%*) think that digital learning provided by teachers and the government needs to be improved. The parents of one in three children thought that teachers didn’t make lessons exciting enough and one in four said their children couldn’t hear their teacher or classmates properly.
Over 585 former teachers have already come forward to support face-to-face learning
From: Department for Education
Hundreds of former teachers have signed up with supply agencies following the Education Secretary’s call for them to temporarily return to the profession, data published (on Wednesday 12 January) shows.
Initial data from around ten per cent of supply agencies...
The government has confirmed reforms for initial teacher training to ensure all children and young people receive an excellent education.
From: Department for Education and Robin Walker MP
Published 1 December 2021
Trainee teachers will benefit from high-quality mentoring and increased time on school placements, through government reforms to drive up teacher training...
