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Coronavirus: MPs demand clarity on university students’ right to a fees refund
Coronavirus: MPs demand clarity on university students’ right to a fees refund
Coronavirus
MPs have written to the Government urging them to increase support for universities hit by the coronavirus pandemic and provide clarity to students seeking fee refunds.
Gavin Williamson ditches Tony Blair-era target to get 50% of kids into university as he vows major overhaul of further education
Education
Gavin Williamson ditches Tony Blair-era target to get 50% of kids into university as he vows major overhaul of further education
Tory ex-advisers urge Rishi Sunak to scrap fiscal rule and focus on ‘jobs, jobs, jobs’
Coronavirus
Tory ex-advisers urge Rishi Sunak to scrap fiscal rule and focus on ‘jobs, jobs, jobs’
At a glance: The changes schools must make before they welcome back all pupils in September
Coronavirus
At a glance: The changes schools must make before they welcome back all pupils in September
Return of all children to school in September 'critical to national recovery', says Gavin Williamson
Coronavirus
Return of all children to school in September 'critical to national recovery', says Gavin Williamson
Third of nurseries in poorest areas could shut forever because of coronavirus, ministers are warned
Education
Third of nurseries in poorest areas could shut forever because of coronavirus, ministers are warned
Government has been ‘asleep at the wheel’ on re-opening schools, claims Keir Starmer
Education
Government has been ‘asleep at the wheel’ on re-opening schools, claims Keir Starmer
The House Live
Ministers urged to get tough with ‘unaccountable‘ social media giants to protect UK democracy from fake news
Education
By John Johnston
Ministers urged to get tough with ‘unaccountable‘ social media giants to protect UK democracy from fake news
Help us to protect, support and grow public service provision at UK universities Commercial
Education
By MillionPlus
Help us to protect, support and grow public service provision at UK universities
The Government is failing to support pupils disadvantaged by school closures
Coronavirus
By Lord Blunkett
The Government is failing to support pupils disadvantaged by school closures
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Rishi Sunak orders capital gains tax review as Treasury faces spiralling coronavirus bill
Rishi Sunak orders capital gains tax review as Treasury faces spiralling coronavirus bill
Coronavirus
Matt Hancock says government ‘not proposing’ to order masks in offices after move to enforce them in shops
Matt Hancock says government ‘not proposing’ to order masks in offices after move to enforce them in shops
Coronavirus
Chris Grayling blocked as security watchdog chair as No10’s choice overlooked in favour of Julian Lewis
Chris Grayling blocked as security watchdog chair as No10’s choice overlooked in favour of Julian Lewis
Political parties
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The Breakfast Briefing: Rashford 1-0 Johnson, fresh pressure on Jenrick, row brewing over MP complaint system
Coronavirus
The Breakfast Briefing: Rashford 1-0 Johnson, fresh pressure on Jenrick, row brewing over MP complaint system
Good morning and welcome to the PoliticsHome Breakfast Briefing for Wednesday, June 17.
It’s time to put tribalism aside – we need a national schools plan to ensure no child is left behind
Coronavirus
By Layla Moran MP
It’s time to put tribalism aside – we need a national schools plan to ensure no child is left behind
We need to do everything we can to prevent a generation of children being left behind forever. It’s time for the government to work with teachers, parents, experts and opposition politicians to develop a clear plan
‘We need to educate our children again’ – inside the battle to re-open England’s schools
Coronavirus
By Georgina Bailey
‘We need to educate our children again’ – inside the battle to re-open England’s schools
Thousands of children will return to primary school today in the first phase of the Government’s plan to get all pupils back in the classroom before the summer holidays. But teaching unions say they have “deep concerns” and accuse ministers of ignoring the scientific evidence. Georgina Bailey reports on the Government’s attempt to get schools back up and running – and the clash with the teachers who fear it is too early
Education news
Member content
Education
By University of Hertfordshire
University develops new cloud-based connected car system
The University of Hertfordshire has recently launched a new cloud-based connected car system which will use satellite positioning to track a cars location and assess data collected for potential dangers.
Member content
Education
By PSHE Association
Labour Manifesto Response
The PSHE Association welcomes today's commitment in the Labour manifesto to statutory status for the Sex and Relationships Education (SRE) element of PSHE education, but is concerned about the lack of reference to the subject as a whole.
Member content
Education
By million+
million+ comments on Labour manifesto pledge for careers advice service
The university think-tank million+ has commented on the manifesto pledge made by the Labour Party today (April 9) that every teenager will receive one-to-one careers advice to support them from school to work.
Member content
Education
By NASUWT
NASUWT welcomes Labour's commitment to educational entitlement for all children and young people
Commenting on the launch of the Labour Partys education manifesto, Chris Keates, General Secretary of the NASUWT, the largest teachers union in the UK, said:
Member content
Education
By Association of Teachers and Lecturers
ATL welcomes Labour's education manifesto but some issues remain unaddressed
Adrian Prandle, Director of Economic Strategy and Negotiations of the Association of Teachers and Lecturers comments on the Labour manifesto
The success of Labour's careers advice pledge Member content
Education
By National Federation of Builders
The success of Labour's careers advice pledge
The National Federation of Builders welcomes Miliband's promise to guarantee personal careers advice for all teenagers, but warns the success of the plan depends on the advisors. 
Member content
Education
By Save the Children
Charities lay down election challenge on nursery quality to get toddlers back on track
More than half a million children in independent (private) nurseries are being deprived of the benefits of a qualified early years teacher, according to the Read On Get On. campaign. This number includes many of the poorest children, who are most at risk of falling behind in basic language and reading skills and most in need of skilled teaching support.
Member content
Education
By Mott MacDonald
Cambridge Education-led consortium evaluates teacher absenteeism rates, Indonesia
A consortium led by Cambridge Education, Mott MacDonalds international education consultancy, has completed a survey of schools in Indonesia to create nationally representative estimates of teacher absenteeism.
Member content
Education
By Association of Teachers and Lecturers
ATL comment on Conservative's plans to make primary pupils re-sit maths and English tests
Anne Heavey, education policy advisor at the Association of Teachers and Lecturers reacts to the Conservative party proposal on SATs resits
Mind the skills gap: from classroom to career Member content
Education
By Chartered Insurance Institute
Mind the skills gap: from classroom to career
Improving the UK’s skills gap must be a priority for the next Government, according to the Chartered Insurance Institute.
Member content
Education
By NASUWT
Children and young people lose out when teachers' pay and conditions are attacked
Five years of attacks on every aspect of teachers working lives has created a teacher supply crisis, the Annual Conference of the NASUWT, the largest teachers union in the UK, has heard today.
Member content
Education
By NASUWT
Accountability regime creating climate of fear in schools
The high-stakes inspection and accountability regime has created a climate of fear in too many schools and is driving up stress levels and ill health among teachers, the Annual Conference of the NASUWT, the largest teachers union in the UK, has heard today.
Member content
Education
By NASUWT
The Coalition Government has been determined to break national frameworks of pay and conditions of service
The excessive freedoms and flexibilities granted to schools by the Coalition Government are undermining childrens and young peoples entitlement to a high-quality education service, teachers at the Annual Conference of the NASUWT, the largest teachers union in the UK, have argued.
Member content
Education
By NASUWT
Verbal abuse of teachers on the increase
Teachers are reporting increasing concerns over pupil indiscipline, a survey by the NASUWT, the largest teachers union in the UK, has found.
Member content
Education
By NASUWT
NASUWT calls for political parties to commit to partnership working in Government
The NASUWT has called for political parties to commit to genuine engagement, dialogue and partnership if they are elected on 7 May, in a motion debated today at the Annual Conference of the NASUWT, the largest teachers union in the UK.
Member content
Education
By NASUWT
'Culture of paying teachers what you can get away with must end' says the NASUWT
Teachers at the Annual Conference of the NASUWT, the largest teachers union in the UK, have condemned the Coalition Governments attacks on the pay of public sector workers, which has seen teachers pay cut by almost 15%.
Member content
Education
By NASUWT
Teachers betrayed by ministers over workload
Representatives at the Annual Conference of the NASUWT, the largest teachers union in the UK, have today condemned the failure of ministers and employers to address the problem of excessive teacher workload, which is damaging the health and wellbeing of teachers and contributing to the growing crisis in recruitment and retention.
Member content
Education
By NASUWT
NASUWT international solidarity award for the Korean Teachers' Union
The NASUWT, the largest teachers union in the UK, has opened its Annual Conference in Cardiff by presenting its International Solidarity Award to the Korean Teachers Union (KTU).
Member content
Education
By NASUWT
Pupil premium funding missing its target
Over half of teachers do not know how the additional funding their school receives under the Pupil Premium is being spent, a new survey by the NASUWT, the largest teachers union in the UK, has found.
Member content
Education
By NASUWT
NASUWT hails release of jailed trade unionist
Commenting on reports that the jailed teacher trade unionist Omar Alfonso Combita has been released from prison in Colombia, Chris Keates, General Secretary of the NASUWT, the largest teachers union in the UK, said:
Member content
Education
By million+
million+ launches publication which debates the key policy areas for higher education
The university think-tank, million+, has published a series of opinion pieces in its newest publication The HE Debate: Where next for..? which was launched today (30 March).
Member content
Education
By Universities UK
Response to new IFS report on student funding
Universities UK responded today to the latest report from the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) on the student funding system in England.
Member content
Education
By AQA
New AQA History GCSE takes students from Magna Carta to War on Terror
A new History GCSE from exam board AQA - featuring a broader range of periods and topics - aims to use the past to give students a better understanding of today's world.
Member content
Education
By million+
million+ comments on allocation of research funding
Following the publication of research funding allocations to universities in England by the Higher Education Funding Council, HEFCE, the university think-tank has said that the allocations confirm the strength of research in modern universities and called on governments north and south of the border to invest in research infrastructure across the sector and translational research which supports growth and innovation.
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Tackling Homelessness and Rough Sleeping: Developing a Local, Diverse and Multi-Agency Approach
2020
Central London
Tackling Homelessness and Rough Sleeping: Developing a Local, Diverse and Multi-Agency Approach
Social Mobility and the Pupil Premium: Tackling the Attainment Gap
2020
Central London
Social Mobility and the Pupil Premium: Tackling the Attainment Gap
Planning Policy Reforms Under the New Government
2020
Central London
Planning Policy Reforms Under the New Government
Meeting the Challenge of APP Targets: Boosting Student Access, Participation and Outcomes
2020
Central London
Meeting the Challenge of APP Targets: Boosting Student Access, Participation and Outcomes