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Tory ex-advisers urge Rishi Sunak to scrap fiscal rule and focus on ‘jobs, jobs, jobs’
Tory ex-advisers urge Rishi Sunak to scrap fiscal rule and focus on ‘jobs, jobs, jobs’
Coronavirus
A host of Conservative former Number 10 and Treasury advisers are urging Rishi Sunak to prioritise saving jobs over “economic orthodoxy” when he unveils extra coronavirus help on Wednesday.
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
Gavin Williamson says parents will be fined if they fail to send children back to school
Coronavirus
Gavin Williamson says parents will be fined if they fail to send children back to school
Boris Johnson vows £1bn investment in ‘world-class’ school buildings as he begins coronavirus ‘bounce back’ plan
Coronavirus
Boris Johnson vows £1bn investment in ‘world-class’ school buildings as he begins coronavirus ‘bounce back’ plan
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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Former Labour MP Laura Pidcock ordered to pay back thousands by Commons watchdog over ‘party-political’ letters
Former Labour MP Laura Pidcock ordered to pay back thousands by Commons watchdog over ‘party-political’ letters
Political parties
Tory MP Mark Francois tells head of the army to overhaul defence or Dominic Cummings will ‘sort you out’
Tory MP Mark Francois tells head of the army to overhaul defence or Dominic Cummings will ‘sort you out’
Defence
‘Rough sex’ defence set to be banned after MPs back bid to change ‘chilling’ law
‘Rough sex’ defence set to be banned after MPs back bid to change ‘chilling’ law
Home affairs
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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 PSHE Association
Join growing calls for statutory PSHE education
Were calling on leading organisations working for children and young people to sign a shared statement to show their support for PSHE education.
Member content
Education
By PSHE Association
Update on Caroline Lucas Statutory PSHE Bill
Caroline Lucas PSHE (Statutory Requirement) Bill, which was due to be debated today, has been postponed until February.
Member content
Education
By PSHE Association
Teachers join growing calls for statutory PSHE
Momentum continues to build for statutory PSHE education with three major teaching unions - NUT, ATL and NAHT adding their support for compulsory status.
Member content
Education
By AQA
Top scores for AQA Community Project
A Waltham Forest College pupil has successfully led a basketball tournament between two local east London primary schools, as part of the AQA Unlocking Potential programme.
Member content
Education
By Confederation of Paper Industries
Wirral Grammar School for Girls wins corrugated
Wirral Grammar School for Girls (WGSG) on Merseyside has won the PaperWorks Design and Technology competition for Corrugated Cardboard Packaging with an ingenious concept for cupcakes.
Member content
Education
By AQA
Switchless App wins AQA Computer Science competition
A pupil who was inspired to design an app to control domestic light switches has been announced as the winner of AQA's first Computer Science competition.
Member content
Education
By AQA
A ‘curriculum exchange’ could be the way forward, says AQA
The creation of a new organisation that would bring together leading education subject experts with key stakeholders like teachers to develop future subject content for GCSEs and A-levels, has been suggested by AQA.
Member content
Education
By AQA
Bus tour kick-starts AQA summer teacher support programme
A two-week nationwide bus tour that is aimed at helping teachers through the changes that are being made to GCSEs and A-levels, begins next week in London and Bristol, AQA confirmed today.
Member content
Education
By AQA
Historic collaboration links AQA with the British Museum
Leading provider of qualifications, AQA, is helping teachers to bring more creativity into the classroom by partnering with inspirational venues including the British Museum and Kew Gardens
Member content
Education
By Crop Protection Association
Watch Out! for illegal pesticides at Cereals 2014
Attendees at this year’s Cereals event are being encouraged to keep their eyes open for the Watch Out! for illegal pesticides campaign logo. The logo will be displayed around the site along with campaign literature containing advice for farmers and growers on the simple precautions they should take to minimise the risks of buying and using illegal pesticides.
Ideal Queen's Speech: Accessible government info for people with learning disabilities Member content
Education
By United Response
Ideal Queen's Speech: Accessible government info for people with learning disabilities
As the Queen’s Speech approaches, United Response explain why their ideal speech would involve a ‘Bill on Accessible Information’.
'Further education is the engine of the economy' Member content
Education
By Professional Bodies Dialogue
'Further education is the engine of the economy'
The price of not investing in skills and education is too high says Toni Fazaeli, chief executive of the Institute for Learning.
'Further education is the engine of the economy' Member content
Education
By Professional Bodies Dialogue
'Further education is the engine of the economy'
The price of not investing in skills and education is too high says Toni Fazaeli, chief executive of the Institute for Learning.
Neil Sinden - Campaign to Protect Rural England Member content
Education
By Campaign to Protect Rural England
Neil Sinden - Campaign to Protect Rural England
ePolitix.com talks to Neil Sinden from the Campaign to Protect Rural England.
Dr Mike Cresswell - Assessment and Qualifications Alliance Member content
Education
By AQA
Dr Mike Cresswell - Assessment and Qualifications Alliance
ePolitix.com talks to Dr Mike Cresswell, director general of the Assessment and Qualifications Alliance, about changes to the examination system and the introduction of specialist diplomas for 14 to 19-year-olds.
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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