Government to tackle stubborn post pandemic absence rates with targeted support for schools
New plans to support pupils to drive up attendance rates in schools to improve pupils’ attainment and welfare have been announced by the Government today...
Thursday, 18 May 2023 00:01
NAHT comments on government announcement of measures to tackle persistent absence
James Bowen, assistant general secretary of school leaders' union NAHT, said...
Thursday, 18 May 2023 00:01
ASCL responds to government’s press release on new pupil attendance measures
Responding to the government’s press release announcing new pupil attendance measures, Julie McCulloch, Director of Policy at the Association of School and College Leaders, said...
Thursday, 18 May 2023 00:01
Keep vapes out of sight of children – LGA on ASH survey on e-cigarette use among 11 to 17 year olds
Commenting on a survey by stop smoking charity ASH that found trying vaping once or twice is up by 50 per cent on last year for 11 to 17 year olds...
Thursday, 18 May 2023 00:01
Funding boost to improve outside learning facilities in nurseries, schools and colleges
Nurseries, schools and colleges with the least access to nature are set to receive a funding boost that will help them develop the biodiversity of their site and improve their outside learning facilities...
Thursday, 18 May 2023 00:01
PM to agree historic UK-Japan Accord ahead of G7
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will agree a landmark new global strategic partnership, ‘The Hiroshima Accord’ when they meet in the city later today...
Wednesday, 17 May 2023 22:56
Foreign Secretary in four-country tour of Latin America and Caribbean to cement partnerships on climate, people and peace
The Foreign Secretary will visit countries across Latin America and the Caribbean over the next seven days to renew the UK’s relationship with the influential region...
Wednesday, 17 May 2023 22:30
Senedd backing for cladding proposal welcomed by Welsh Conservatives
Janet Finch-Saunders MS, Shadow Minister for Climate Change and Housing, has expressed her delight that the Welsh Parliament has backed her proposal for a Bill to ensure that high-rise building developers...
Wednesday, 17 May 2023 18:11
Written statement on Regulation Update (Chemicals) - May 17
Home Secretary (Suella Braverman): I can inform the House that the Government is taking action to seek alternatives to animal testing for worker and environmental safety of chemicals...
Wednesday, 17 May 2023 16:40
Dame Caroline Dinenage MP elected Chair of Culture, Media and Sport Committee
The result of today’s election (attached) was announced in the Chamber this afternoon following a ballot of the whole House. Also on the ballot paper were Damian Collins and Damian Green...
Wednesday, 17 May 2023 16:17