Government should recognise the ‘unique power’ of sport and culture to change lives, transform cities and break the cycle of crime
The DCMS Committee’s report Changing Lives: the social impact of participation in culture and sport finds that opportunities to reap major benefits in criminal justice, education and health are being missed by the failure of Government to recognise and harness social impact...
Tuesday, 14 May 2019 00:01
National Audit Office report on Investigation into penalty charge notices in healthcare
The NHS estimates that it lost around £212 million in 2017-18 from people incorrectly claiming exemption from prescription and dental charges...
Tuesday, 14 May 2019 00:01
Are the inequalities seen today a sign of a broken system? - Launch of the IFS Deaton Review of inequalities
Today IFS formally launches the most comprehensive scientific analysis of inequalities yet attempted...
Tuesday, 14 May 2019 00:01
Ofsted’s new inspection arrangements to focus on curriculum, behaviour and development
From September 2019, Ofsted will refocus inspections of schools, early years settings and further education and skills providers...
Tuesday, 14 May 2019 00:01
NEU comments on Ofsted’s New Inspection Arrangements
Commenting on the new inspection arrangements for Ofsted, Dr Mary Bousted, Joint General Secretary of the National Education Union, said...
Tuesday, 14 May 2019 00:01
ASCL responds to new inspection plans
Commenting on Ofsted’s new inspection plans from September 2019, Geoff Barton, General Secretary of the Association of School and College Leaders, said...
Tuesday, 14 May 2019 00:01
John McDonnell responds to Institute for Fiscal Studies report
John McDonnell MP, Labour’s Shadow Chancellor, responding to the Institute for Fiscal Studies Deaton Review of inequalities, said...
Tuesday, 14 May 2019 00:01
Angela Rayner comments on Ofsted’s new Education Inspection Framework
Commenting on the publication of Ofsted’s new Education Inspection Framework, Angela Rayner MP, Labour’s Shadow Secretary of State for Education, said...
Tuesday, 14 May 2019 00:01
Gove steps-up government action to cut food waste at landmark ‘Step up to the plate’ gathering
Environment Secretary Michael Gove has today invited organisations to apply for the second round of more than £6 million funding...
Monday, 13 May 2019 18:43
'Going global' in higher education - speech by Chris Skidmore
The Universities Minister, Chris Skidmore MP, delivered a speech at the British Council's 'Going Global' conference, outlining his vision for UK higher education...
Monday, 13 May 2019 18:31