Department for Education

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We're the department for opportunity, mission-driven to break the link between background & success by delivering higher standards of education, training & care

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Gemma Collins is in the building and she's got questions. Coming soon📷 Bridget Phillipson

A new GCSE is in the works for 2025… British Sign Language (BSL)! 🙌 This new qualification will be open to all students who will learn how to use signs and the history of BSL. Find out more ⬇️

All state-funded schools in England now have a defibrillator. Our £19 million investment drastically increases the chance of students, teachers and visitors surviving a cardiac arrest. Find out more:

🚨 NEW: Parents can use a new childcare tracker to find childcare near them, check what support they’re entitled to and estimate what childcare should cost them - helping eligible families access savings of £8,000 a year on average. Find out more here➡️

Sending your kids to school shouldn't cost a fortune 💰 The Children's Wellbeing and Schools Act is now law - and it’s helping to ease families’ cost of living.

Tools like ChatGPT and Google Bard are already playing a role in education, so it's vital we all understand the benefits and risks of this new technology. We've launched a call for evidence on the role of AI in education. We want to hear from anyone who works in the sector ⬇️

300 new school-based nurseries confirmed for September! With 4,000 places available by the end of September, families can: ✅Save up to £7,500 on childcare ✅Give children the best start in life ✅More support in areas that need it most Find out more ➡️

You have just three weeks left to submit your views on AI in education in our call for evidence. If you work in education we really want your views so please don't miss the chance to help shape the future, here 👇

Parents will get back nearly 100 hours per year as the government rolls out free breakfast clubs as part of its Plan for Change, beginning in schools after the Easter break 🍳 The scheme will help to close the disadvantage gap in our country's schools.

School days are packed with moments of curiosity, wonder and connection. Being in school is vital for children and young people’s education, wellbeing and development. 🔍 Search 'attendance' on our Education Hub to find out more and get advice 👇

“The one that grabs my heart and won’t let go.” Sir Lenny Henry shares the books that changed his life — and why reading for pleasure matters. What’s your must-read? Watch now on YouTube 👇

🎉 Apprenticeships are on the rise! New data shows an increase in apprenticeship starts, achievements and participation compared to the same time last year. Our Plan for Change is working.

Starting after the Easter break, the first 750 free breakfast clubs will begin serving nearly 180,000 children and setting them up for the school day – delivering our Plan for Change 🍌🎒✏️

The government's new free breakfast clubs will break down barriers to opportunity by making sure all children start the school day ready to learn 👨‍🏫🥯🍐

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The GC and Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson chat maths, pi, and what we're doing to make sure there's 'always an opportunity out there for everyone' ✨ Find out more 👇

What would you do with an extra 30 minutes in your day? 🤔 Free breakfast clubs are transforming mornings for 500,000 children - that's 95 precious hours back each year while children get a nutritious start to their day. Part of our Plan for Change ✨

This morning, the government's new free breakfast clubs opened their doors for the first time 👨‍🏫🥯 Take a tour of Denbigh Primary's club in Luton, courtesy of the pupils ⬇️

A money-saving school uniform hack, from the Education Secretary. 4 million children are set to be affected by this change in the law, so make sure to watch this video before your back-to-school shop – and share with other parents too.

The GC quizzes Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson on her GCSEs and much, much more 👑 Find out more about how we're transforming post-16 education so every young person can gain the knowledge and skills they need to get a good job, go on to university, or achieve other ambitions 👇

📰 Did you see the news? We’ve got over 4,600 new teachers in the places they’re needed most, supporting every child to achieve and thrive.

Too many pupils are disengaged after moving from primary to secondary school, leaving them without the skills they need for work and life. Our new Year 8 reading test will help teachers to spot struggling readers early and provide pupils with the support they need to achieve and thrive.

Erasmus is coming back 🌍 We want to give students, apprentices and educators the ability to experience all Europe has to offer — building skills, confidence and new perspectives along the way. Find out more ➡️

When deciding if your child is too unwell to go to school, one of the key symptoms to look out for is a temperature of 38°C or above. Much-loved family GP Rowena Christmas shares her advice on how to make your decision 👇 Read NHS's guidance here:

'This hot weather underlines the importance of making our schools fit for the future' - Bridget Phillipson

As schools across England break up for the summer holiday, there is no better time to say THANK YOU to all the incredible teachers who've supported our children throughout this academic year. Watch Education Secretary @bphillipsonmp's end of year message for teachers ⬇️

🎉Today is the start of T Levels Week 2023 🎉 Discover the opportunities with T Levels, equipping you with skills for today's workforce, from hands-on training to valuable knowledge. Join us and embrace the future of technical education #TLevelsWeek ⬇️

Schools can now apply to become one of the first to offer a government-backed free breakfast club 🍌 Breakfast clubs are proven to boost attendance and attainment, they break down the barriers to opportunity by boosting work choices for parents and life chances for children.

Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson visited Mount Pleasant Primary in Darlington to see how their fantastic support for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) can be a blueprint for support, for children with SEND and their families, across the country.

Every young person should be able to go to their local school, with their friends, and get a brilliant education. Bridget Phillipson explains how we're making sure that happens.

Ever wonder what happens at a free breakfast club? 🍎 Watch children fuel up, connect with friends, and play – all before school starts. It's part of our Plan for Change, with 5 million meals served to up to 180,000 children since April ✨