Nineteen local authorities open applications to sponsor new special free schools

Sir Adrian Smith review underlines the value of post-16 maths and calls for more action to support young people

Jo Johnson outlines plans for subject-level Teaching Excellence Framework and a crackdown on vice chancellor pay

Jo Johnson speaking to the Higher Education sector at Reform on Thursday 20 July 2017

More British youngsters will be able to learn about German language and culture after a new agreement was made between the Foreign Secretary and the German Foreign Minister.

Joint declaration by the German Federal Minister for Foreign Affairs, Sigmar Gabriel, and the UK Foreign Secretary, Boris Johnson, on expanding British-German youth and school exchange.

Eligible families can save up to £5,000 a year when the new 30 hours free childcare offer opens in September.

School Standards Minister Nick Gibb sets out the government’s ambition for 90% of children to study the core academic subjects at GCSE.

An independent evaluation of the offer finds increased working hours, greater flexibility and improved finances among benefits for parents.

Education Secretary announces additional £1.3billion for schools funding over two years - meaning schools funding will be £2.6billion higher

Education Secretary announces an additional £1.3 billion for schools