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Schools and other education settings should stay open during severe weather wherever it is safe and reasonably possible. With effective planning, most settings can adapt and keep operating safely in storms, flooding, snow, ice, high winds, heatwaves and extreme cold. …
Support starts with understanding why Going to school regularly helps children learn, spend time with friends and be part of their school community. That is why children should be in school every day they can. When a child is struggling …
Every year, the government publishes statistics that show how many children have reached a Good Level of Development (GLD) by the end of their Reception year. Reaching a good level of development is important because it means a child has …
As the colder months approach, we can expect to see increases in common airborne viruses. Illness is the biggest single reason for school absence; while some absences due to illness are unavoidable, many can be reduced through simple, proactive measures …
Thousands more young people will get the chance to take part in activities beyond the classroom, thanks to a £22.5 million government investment in more than 400 schools in disadvantaged communities. The funding builds on the government’s recently published Enrichment …
Here’s everything you need to know about teacher pay. The School Teachers' Review Body (STRB) is an independent group that makes recommendations on the pay of teachers and leaders in maintained schools in England and reports to the Secretary of …
Eating well at school plays an important role in children’s health, wellbeing and ability to learn. That’s why the government has updated the School Food Standards for the first time in over a decade, with a focus on making meals …
Free school meals provide vital nutrition for children during the school day. From September 2026 many more families became eligible. Here's what parents need to know. Who will benefit from the expanded free school meals? Over half a million additional …
Primary schools can now apply for the first phase of funding, with up to £150,000 of £15 million available to support up to 300 new or expanded nurseries to be open by September 2025. But what are school-based nurseries and who will benefit? Here’s everything you need to know.
Thousands of students across the country will soon be finding out their GCSE results and thinking about the next steps in their education. Here we explain everything you need to know about the big day, from when results day is, …
It can feel like there’s a lot riding on A Level, T Level and Vocational Technical Qualifications (VTQ) results day but if you don’t get your predicted grades, don’t worry - it doesn’t mean that your education journey stops here. …
