The Latest Breaking News from Department for Education

Institute for Fiscal Studies says spend per pupil set to be lower in 2025 than in 2010, with budgets already under strain from rises in food, energy and wage bills

Government urged to tackle crumbling school buildings as National Education Union expresses shock

A new report has argued for reforms of flagship tutoring programme to ensure ‘high-quality’ providers.

Unions claim new pay rises are too low but are also angry no extra fresh cash is being offered

While mask-wearing is no longer required in many locations, it remains in use as a way to limit the spread of COVID-19. One of the criticisms of masks has been that they make communication more difficult. A recent report by the UK Department for Education, for example, suggests that mask…

Life-saving devices to be mandatory in England’s state schools from end of next academic year

Kemnal Technology College in Bromley is among the schools asking students and staff to work remotely

The UK goverment’s Department for Education has some new ministers in charge following the political turmoil surrounding Boris Johnson’s resignation. After resigning only two days into the job of education secretary, Michelle Donelan has been replaced by James Cleverly, MP for Braintree.

Thorn Grove Primary School, in Cheadle Hulme, was said to be facing a £2.7m maintenance bill three years ago - prompting council bosses to make a bid to the Department for Education (DfE) for a new school building.