The Department for Education is responsible for education and children’s services. Find out about the academies programme which provides schools with greater freedoms to innovate and raise standards.
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New data reveals the truth about school performance
Press notice setting out the secondary school performance tables for GCSE and A level exams.
Press notice 26 January 2012
Thousands of schools sign up for phonics funding
Thousands of primary schools have already signed up to spend more than £7.7 million on new phonics products and training to drive up their pupils’ standards of reading, new Department for Education figures show today.
Press notice 19 January 2012
Barclays to offer expertise to academies and Free Schools
Education Secretary Michael Gove today welcomed a commitment from Barclays to offer their expertise and support to schools across England.
Press notice 18 January 2012
Schools get more freedom to manage teacher performance
Schools will soon find it easier to manage their teachers and help ensure they are performing to the best of their abilities.
Press notice 13 January 2012
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