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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
Making travel safer, healthier, and more efficient Member content
Making travel safer, healthier, and more efficient
By Leidos
Coronavirus
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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 million+
million+ welcomes government consultation on postgraduate loan scheme
The university think-tank million+ has today welcomed the publication of a government consultation on a postgraduate loan scheme for masters and doctorate students in England.
Coca-Cola Enterprises - 'supporting students on developing their enterprise skills' Member content
Education
By Coca-Cola European Partners
Coca-Cola Enterprises - 'supporting students on developing their enterprise skills'
Bill Muirhead, Senior Manager of Coca-Cola Enterprises’ Education Programme, discusses the growing success of the Real Business Challenge.
Member content
Education
By NASUWT
Gov't claim that college of teaching will operate free from political interference is risible - NASUWT
Commenting on the announcement from the Secretary of State Nicky Morgan that she is to support plans to establish a College of Teaching, Chris Keates, General Secretary of the NASUWT, the largest teachers union in the UK, said:
Member content
Education
By NASUWT
Teachers urged to use their vote to prevent 'misery' for children and families
Teachers attending the Annual Conference of the NASUWT, the largest teachers Union in Northern Ireland, have been urged to use their vote in the General Election to prevent further drastic cuts to the education service.
Fizzing with potential: Coca-Cola enterprises brings young entrepreneurs to Parliament Member content
Education
By Coca-Cola European Partners
Fizzing with potential: Coca-Cola enterprises brings young entrepreneurs to Parliament
Real Business Challenge national finalists met MPs this week as part of a drive for greater work-related learning in schools
Member content
Education
By Coca-Cola European Partners
Coca-Cola Enterprises brings young entrepreneurs to parliament
Real Business Challenge national finalists meet MPs as part of a drive for greater work-related learning in schools
No Budget recognition of the crisis in education says Teaching union Member content
Education
By NASUWT
No Budget recognition of the crisis in education says Teaching union
General Secretary of the NASUWT, the largest teachers’ union in the UK has criticised the Chancellor for failing help the 3.7 million children living in poverty
Member content
Education
By NASUWT
Desperate electoral window dressing cannot hide the terrible toll Government economic policies have taken
Commenting on the Chancellors Budget statement, Chris Keates, General Secretary of the NASUWT, the largest teachers union in the UK, said:
Member content
Education
By million+
million+ responds to budget announcement
The university think-tank million+ has responded to the budget statement today from the Chancellor of the Exchequer, George Osborne MP.
Member content
Education
By Federation of Master Builders
Apprenticeship vouchers show government has listened
The Governments proposed voucher model for apprenticeship funding is an improvement on what was formerly proposed and shows that Ministers have listened to the construction industry, according to the Federation of Master Builders (FMB).
Member content
Education
By NASUWT
Teachers' pay award - thousands face the prospect of 0%
Crisis in teacher supply set to deepen, says NASUWT.
Member content
Education
By University of Hertfordshire
Graduates from Britain’s top research universities could help our food industry become the best in the world, say expert panel
The Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs today joined industry leaders and academics to give her backing to a cross-sector task force recommending greater cooperation between universities and agri-food companies to accelerate Britain to the top of the global food economy.
Member content
Education
By PSHE Association
Parliamentarians and child safety experts call on Prime Minister to make PSHE statutory
Todays Times carries a letter signed by a group of prominent Parliamentarians and child protection experts calling on Government to make PSHE education a statutory subject in response to recent child sexual exploitation reports.
Member content
Education
By million+
million+ launches manifesto for teacher education
The university think-tank million+ has published A Manifesto for Teacher Education today (10 March).
Member content
Education
By AQA
World-class sports stars to mentor young people in 20 schools across the UK
This week sees the launch of this year's AQA Unlocking Potential, a unique mentoring programme for young people aged 14 to 19 that gives them eight months of dedicated support and one-to-one mentoring from high-achieving athletes.
Attitudes towards vocational pathways must change Member content
Education
By Chartered Insurance Institute
Attitudes towards vocational pathways must change
With National Apprenticeship Week starting today and parliament’s Education Committee calling for further increases in apprenticeships, the Chartered Insurance Institute’s David Thomson calls for the Government to do more to address the biggest challenge facing the insurance sector – talent.
Lack of action on PSHE “leaves children at risk” Member content
Education
By PSHE Association
Lack of action on PSHE “leaves children at risk”
Chief Executive of the PSHE Association calls on the Government to make Personal Social Health & Economic education part of the national curriculum in the wake of recent child sexual exploitation scandals.     
Member content
Education
By NASUWT
Job cuts will devastate education
Responding to comments made by Education Minister John ODowd that 500 teaching jobs and 1,000 non-teaching jobs could be lost as a result of budget cuts, Chris Keates, General Secretary of the NASUWT, the largest teachers union in Northern Ireland, said:
Member content
Education
By Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
Government and business want more apprenticeships but parents haven’t bought in
New research reveals clear stereotype of apprenticeships.
Constructing change Member content
Education
By Chartered Institute of Building
Constructing change
MPs across party lines welcome a new report by the Chartered Institute of Building which analyses the effect of migration on the construction industry.  
Member content
Education
By NASUWT
NASUWT comments on announcement on child safeguarding
Commenting on reports of the announcements the Prime Minister will make at a Downing Street Summit today about action proposed to be taken against certain public service workers, including teachers, who fail to report sexual abuse of children and young people, Chris Keates General Secretary of the NASUWT the largest teachers union in the UK said:
Gov't accused of ignoring education in the fight against child abuse Member content
Education
By PSHE Association
Gov't accused of ignoring education in the fight against child abuse
Personal, Social, Health and Economic education should play a more prominent role in addressing child sexual exploitation, according to the PSHE Association, other leading bodies and a series of recent reports focused on child safety.    
ATL pre-election debate: What’s the top priority: inspection or improvement? Member content
Education
By Association of Teachers and Lecturers
ATL pre-election debate: What’s the top priority: inspection or improvement?
ATL hosted a pre-election debate chaired by Zoe Williams from The Guardian. Speakers were Dr Mary Bousted, ATL General Secretary; Cllr David Simmonds, Chairman of the LGA children & young people board; Jonathan Simons, Head of Education, Policy Exchange and Sean Harford, National Director for Schools, Ofsted & Her Majesty’s Inspector.  
Member content
Education
By PSHE Association
Calls for urgent action on safety education as PM hosts exploitation summit
As the Prime Minister hosts a summit on child sexual exploitation, his Government has yet to respond to an Education Select Committee report which described the Department for Educations approach to Personal, Social, Health and Economic (PSHE) education, the subject through which pupils learn to keep themselves safe, as weak.
EventsAll
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