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Suffrage Science award for Academy CEO
Mar 08, 2021 / Resources
Academy Chief Executive Dr Hayaatun Sillem CBE will tonight be honoured with a Suffrage Science Award from the MRC London Institute of Medical Sciences for her leadership in promoting...
Teacher misconduct panel outcome: Mr Jam…
Mar 05, 2021 / Resources
Professional conduct panel outcome, including decision and reasons. Documents Prohibition order: Mr James Morley PDF, 296KB, 17 pages This file may not be suitable for users of assistive technology. Request an accessible format...
SLC Supplier Spend October 2020
Mar 05, 2021 / Resources
As part of the Student Loans Company's commitment to transparency, it publishes details of supplier spend. Documents October 2020 Transparency Supplier Spend ODS, 45.3KB This file is in an OpenDocument format Details SLC’s supplier...
Transparency data: Ofqual board minutes …
Mar 05, 2021 / Resources
Minutes for meetings of the Ofqual board that took place in 2020. Documents 30 January 2020 Ofqual board minutes PDF, 324KB, 8 pages This file may not be suitable for users of assistive technology...
Further education workforce data collect…
Mar 04, 2021 / Resources
Technical specification for further education (FE) providers to complete the staff level FE workforce data collection for 2020 to 2021 Documents Further education (FE) workforce staff record specification: 2020 to 2021 PDF, 656KB...
Further details about reforms to subcont…
Mar 04, 2021 / Resources
Further details about reforms to subcontracting education for learners over 16. Information on subcontracting reforms for providers of post-16 education and training, who subcontract ESFA funding. Documents Reforms to subcontracting education for learners...
Evaluation of the Tailored Support Progr…
Mar 04, 2021 / Resources
An evaluation of the impact of the Tailored Support Programme (TSP) which was designed to improve recruitment and retention in targeted schools. Documents Evaluation of the Tailored Support Programme: final research...
School suspensions and expulsions
Mar 04, 2021 / Resources
Guidance on the suspension and expulsion of pupils from local-authority-maintained schools, academies and pupil referral units. Documents Exclusion from maintained schools, academies and pupil referral units in England Ref: DFE-00184-2017PDF, 340KB, 62...
T Level Professional Development Initial…
Mar 04, 2021 / Resources
An evaluation of the initial phase of T Level Professional Development. Documents T Level Professional Development (TLPD) Initial phase evaluation Ref: ISBN 978-1-83870-238-0, DFE-RR1104PDF, 2.18MB, 143 pages Details This report provides findings from an...
UKHO donates second-hand laptops to supp…
Mar 04, 2021 / Resources
As the pandemic highlights the need for greater access to online platforms to support children with their education, the UKHO provides laptops to Taunton Learning Partnership to help students with...
Post-16 education subcontracting: Using …
Mar 04, 2021 / Resources
Information for providers of 16 to 19 funding and adult education and training services, including apprenticeships and traineeships on subcontracting ESFA funding. Introduction In June 2020, we published our response to the...
National Statistics: Vocational and othe…
Mar 04, 2021 / Resources
Statistics on vocational and other qualifications (excluding GCSEs, AS levels and A levels). Documents Vocational and Other Qualifications Quarterly: October to December 2020 Ref: Ofqual/21/6753/1MS Excel Spreadsheet, 506KB This file may not be...
Apprenticeships in England by industry c…
Mar 04, 2021 / Resources
Experimental statistics on apprenticeship starts, between 2012 to 2013 and 2019 to 2020 academic years, by employer size, sector and region. The Department for Education’s Individualised Learner Record (ILR), Apprenticeship Service...
FE funding: initial teacher education (I…
Mar 04, 2021 / Resources
Funding guidance for further education (FE) organisations and ITE providers for the 2021 to 2022 academic year to help train FE teachers. Documents FE ITE bursaries funding manual: 2021 to 2022 academic...
International approaches to careers inte…
Mar 04, 2021 / Resources
International approaches to careers policy and robust causal and outcome evidence published since 2016 on the impact of careers interventions. Documents International approaches to careers interventions: literature review Ref: ISBN 978-1-83870-237-3PDF, 497KB...
Quarantine arrangements for boarding sch…
Mar 04, 2021 / Resources
Guidance on students travelling to attend a boarding school in England who meet the UK entry requirements. Documents Boarding school students from red list countries quarantine arrangements PDF, 297KB, 18 pages Details This guidance is...
Teacher misconduct panel outcome: Mr Anu…
Mar 03, 2021 / Resources
Professional conduct panel outcome, including decision and reasons. Documents Prohibition order: Mr Anu Tester PDF, 243KB, 22 pages This file may not be suitable for users of assistive technology. Request an accessible format. ...
Academy responds to the Chancellor's Bud…
Mar 03, 2021 / Resources
Responding to today's Budget statement by the Chancellor of the Exchequer, the Rt Hon. Rishi Sunak MP, Professor Sir Jim McDonald FRSE FREng, President of the Royal Academy of...
ESFA Update: 3 March 2021
Mar 03, 2021 / Resources
Latest information and actions from the Education and Skills Funding Agency for academies, schools, colleges, local authorities and further education providers. Documents ESFA Update further education: 3 March 2021 HTML ESFA Update academies: 3...
Budget 2021: What you need to know
Mar 03, 2021 / Resources
Today (3 Mar) the Chancellor @RishiSunak delivered the #Budget for 2021, with an optimistic vision for the future of the UK’s economy, and honesty about the choices we need to...
Teacher misconduct panel outcome: Mr Pet…
Mar 03, 2021 / Resources
Professional conduct panel outcome, including decision and reasons. Documents Prohibition order: Mr Peter Smith PDF, 271KB, 21 pages Details The Secretary of State does not make these decisions himself. They are made by a senior...
University of Kent public lecture series…
Mar 03, 2021 / Resources
For British Science Week (5-14 March 2021), the University of Kent will hold a series of online public lectures from experts in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). The lectures, which are free...
Ofsted: coronavirus (COVID-19) rolling u…
Mar 02, 2021 / Resources
Ofsted guidance and information relating to coronavirus (COVID-19) for schools, early years, children's social care and further education and skills providers. ContentsCurrent activityRemote educationOur phased return to inspectionSending us documents...
Apply to register as a nanny
Mar 02, 2021 / Resources
You can apply to register as a nanny, including as an au pair, with Ofsted if you want to look after other people's children in their home. ContentsBefore you startHow...
Local authority interactive tool (LAIT)
Mar 02, 2021 / Resources
An interactive spreadsheet for comparing data about children and young people across all local authorities in England. Documents Local authority interactive tool XLSM, 7.35MB Local authority interactive tool: user guide Ref: DFE-00150-2015PDF, 4.1MB, 26...
T Levels capital fund
Mar 02, 2021 / Resources
Details on the fund and how to apply. Documents T Levels capital fund guidance Ref: DfE-00009-2021PDF, 376KB, 45 pages T Levels capital fund application form MS Excel Spreadsheet, 739KB T levels capital financial forecast...
Higher education providers: coronavirus …
Mar 02, 2021 / Resources
Information on the return of students for the spring term and HE operational guidance. Documents Students returning to, and starting, higher education in the spring term Ref: DFE-00002-2021PDF, 329KB, 34 pages Higher education...
West Midlands headteacher board
Mar 02, 2021 / Resources
Membership structure, draft agendas and records of meetings for the West Midlands headteacher board. Documents West Midlands headteacher board: membership HTML Draft agenda for meeting: 18 March 2021 PDF, 162KB, 3 pages Draft agenda for meeting:...
Attendance in education and early years …
Mar 02, 2021 / Resources
Attendance in education settings since Monday 23 March 2020 and early years settings since Thursday 16 April 2020. Documents Attendance in education and early years settings during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak: 23...
Laptops and tablets progress data as of …
Mar 02, 2021 / Resources
Information about how many laptops and tablets that have been delivered or dispatched to local authorities and academy trusts. Documents Laptops, tablets and connectivity progress data as of 2 March 2021 https://explore-education-statistics.service.gov.uk/find-statistics/laptops-and-tablets-data/2021-week-9 Details For the...
Schools national funding formula: change…
Mar 02, 2021 / Resources
Summary We're seeking views on our proposals to provide greater support to small, remote schools through the national funding formula's sparsity factor in 2022 to 2023. This consultation is...
Remote education and SEND
Mar 02, 2021 / Resources
A video with Ofsted’s research findings on remote learning and what has worked well for some children and young people with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Documents How remote education is...
Skills Advisory Panels: S31 grant determ…
Mar 02, 2021 / Resources
Grant letters to increase analytical capabilities of Skills Advisory Panels, that aim to better align local skills supply and employer demand. Documents S31 grant determination letter for Skills Advisory Panels: 2020 to...
Teacher misconduct: attend a professiona…
Mar 01, 2021 / Resources
See a list of forthcoming hearings and meetings and find out what you'll need to do to attend as an observer. ContentsNational lockdown: stay at homeAttend a virtual (online) professional...
Teacher misconduct panel outcome: Mr Tho…
Mar 01, 2021 / Resources
Professional conduct panel outcome, including decision and reasons. Documents Prohibition order: Mr Thomas Kenwright PDF, 216KB, 16 pages This file may not be suitable for users of assistive technology. Request an accessible format. ...
Special schools and other specialist set…
Mar 01, 2021 / Resources
What all special schools and other specialist settings will need to do during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. Documents Additional operational guidance for special schools, special post-16 institutions and alternative provision PDF, 481KB, 44...
School governance update
Mar 01, 2021 / Resources
Important news and communications from the Department for Education (DfE) relating to governance in maintained schools and academy trusts in England. Documents School governance update: March 2021 HTML School governance update: December 2020 HTML School governance...
National Reference Test 2021 - updated i…
Mar 01, 2021 / Resources
Information provided by NFER to schools taking part in the 2021 National Reference Test. This supersedes previous guidance published in October 2020. Documents National Reference Test 2021 - Information for Schools Ref:...
Guidance: National Reference Test 2021 -…
Mar 01, 2021 / Resources
Information provided by NFER to schools taking part in the 2021 National Reference Test. This supersedes previous guidance published in October 2020. Documents National Reference Test 2021 - Information for Schools Ref:...
Student finance: how you're assessed and…
Mar 01, 2021 / Resources
Eligibility and payment information for undergraduate students studying during academic year 2021 to 2022. Documents Student finance: how you're assessed and paid PDF, 316KB, 30 pages Details If you’re starting or continuing an undergraduate course...
Student loans: a guide to terms and cond…
Mar 01, 2021 / Resources
A guide describing terms and conditions for students taking out a student loan in academic year 2021 to 2022. Documents Student loans: a guide to terms and conditions 2021 to 2022 PDF, 291KB...
Draft guidance for heads of centre, head…
Mar 01, 2021 / Resources
Consultation on guidance on how to generate the evidence used to determine grades this summer. As part of a consultation on our rules for awarding GCSEs, AS and A levels in...
Draft guidance for heads of centre, head…
Mar 01, 2021 / Resources
Consultation on guidance on how to generate the evidence used to determine grades this summer. As part of a consultation on our rules for awarding GCSEs, AS and A levels in...
News story: Draft guidance for heads of …
Mar 01, 2021 / Resources
Consultation on guidance on how to generate the evidence used to determine grades this summer. As part of a consultation on our rules for awarding GCSEs, AS and A levels in...
Remote assessment and invigilation in vo…
Mar 01, 2021 / Resources
https://ofqual.blog.gov.uk/2021/03/01/remote-assessment-and-invigilation-in-vocational-and-technical-qualifications/ Remote assessment and invigilation in vocational and technical qualifications Posted by: Emma Scott, Posted on: 1 March 2021 - Categories: Coronavirus (COVID-19), Vocational and technical qualifications Disruptions from the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic...
Early career framework reforms: overview
Mar 01, 2021 / Resources
Details on the offer available to early career teachers and how this will be developed for national roll-out. Documents Early career framework reforms: overview HTML Details This document explains how the government is delivering support...
Kingswood Primary School (March 2021)
Mar 01, 2021 / Resources
The schools adjudicator’s admission variation decision about Kingswood Primary School. Documents VAR2101 Kingswood Primary School PDF, 147KB, 7 pages Details Reference number: VAR2101 Type of decision: variation to admission arrangements - not approved School type: community School...
Academy announces bursary winners as par…
Mar 01, 2021 / Resources
Students across the West Midlands have been awarded a new series of bursaries as part of the Royal Academy of Engineering’s Lord Bhattacharyya Engineering Education Programme. Four higher education...
Introduction to the register of end-poin…
Feb 26, 2021 / Resources
Information about the register of end-point assessment organisations for organisations involved in the assessment of apprenticeship standards. Print this page 1. Introduction 1.1 Employers are working together to design new standards and assessment...
Teacher misconduct panel outcome:Mr Simo…
Feb 26, 2021 / Resources
Professional conduct panel outcome, including decision and reasons. Documents No order made: Mr Simon Gitlin PDF, 218KB, 15 pages This file may not be suitable for users of assistive technology. Request an accessible...
DCDC Internship programme
Feb 26, 2021 / Resources
Development, Concepts and Doctrine Centre (DCDC) runs a paid internship programme open to any Masters-level (post-graduate) that provides experience of working in government on major strategic issues. ContentsOverviewDetailsApplication process Print...
Honduran students return from studying i…
Feb 26, 2021 / Resources
EnglishEspañol 2019/2020 cohort finished their studies in UK Universities after being awarded a Chevening scholarship. The British Embassy organized a “welcome home” event for Chevening Scholars. It was an opportunity look back...
Guatemalan students return from studying…
Feb 26, 2021 / Resources
EnglishEspañol 2019/2020 cohort finished their studies in UK Universities after being awarded a Chevening scholarship. The British Embassy in Guatemala organized a “welcome home” event for Chevening Scholars. It was an opportunity...
East Midlands and the Humber headteacher…
Feb 26, 2021 / Resources
Membership structure, draft agendas and records of meetings for the East Midlands and the Humber headteacher board. Documents East Midlands and the Humber headteacher board: membership HTML Draft agenda for meeting: 11 March 2021 PDF...
Guidance for students from Scotland
Feb 26, 2021 / Resources
SLC issues guidance for students from Scotland and answers common questions related to the COVID-19 outbreak. ContentsWhen will I get my first payment?What happens if my course start date has...
Guidance for repayment customers
Feb 26, 2021 / Resources
SLC issues guidance for repayment customers and answers common questions related to the COVID-19 outbreak. ContentsWhat if I’m having difficulty affording repayments to my arrears or overpayment?My UK salary...
Teacher misconduct panel outcome: Mr Nat…
Feb 26, 2021 / Resources
Professional conduct panel outcome, including decision and reasons Documents Prohibition order: Mr Nathaneal Poultorak PDF, 232KB, 13 pages Details The Secretary of State does not make these decisions himself. They are made by a senior...
North of England headteacher board
Feb 26, 2021 / Resources
Membership structure, draft agendas and notes of meetings for the North of England headteacher board. Documents North of England headteacher board membership HTML Draft meeting agenda: 11 March 2021 PDF, 153KB, 3 pages Draft meeting agenda:...
Ofsted spending over £25,000: 2021
Feb 26, 2021 / Resources
Ofsted spending over £25,000 in 2021. Documents Ofsted spending over £25,000: January 2021 View online Download CSV 1.53KB Details Ofsted publishes this data as part of the government’s drive to make public spending more transparent. ...
Ofsted spending over £25,000
Feb 26, 2021 / Resources
Ofsted has published its spending over £25,000 since April 2010. Published as part of the government’s drive to make public spending more transparent. Documents Ofsted spending over £25,000: 2021 26 February 2021 ...
Space Sector Skills Survey 2020: Researc…
Feb 25, 2021 / Resources
The UK Space Agency (@SpaceGovUK) works to ensure that the necessary steps are taken to inspire and train a growing skilled workforce of space technologists and scientists within the UK. Ensuring...
Awarding of functional skills in 2021
Feb 25, 2021 / Resources
Details, by awarding organisation, of the different assessment options available for functional skills in 2021. ContentsArrangements for 2021The options availableBackgroundAbout functional skills Print this page Arrangements for 2021 There are 3 ways learners...
Consultation on alternative arrangements…
Feb 25, 2021 / Resources
This consultation has concluded Download the full outcome Decisions on Alternative arrangements for the award of VTQs and other general qualifications in 2021 Ref: Ofqual/21/6748/1PDF, 941KB, 88 pages This file may not be...
External quality assurance of end-point …
Feb 25, 2021 / Resources
Confirmed apprenticeship end-point assessments (EPAs) for standards where Ofqual provides external quality assurance. Documents Confirmed Ofqual quality assured end point assessments MS Excel Spreadsheet, 28.6KB This file may not be suitable for users of...
News story: SMC response to the governme…
Feb 25, 2021 / Resources
The government needs to ensure teacher graded exams are fair and to think beyond summer schools in coronavirus education recovery plan, says SMC Sammy Wright, Social Mobility Commissioner Lead for Schools...
Consultation on how GCSE, AS and A level…
Feb 25, 2021 / Resources
This consultation has concluded Download the full outcome Decisions on how GCSE, AS and A level grades will be determined in summer 2021 Ref: Ofqual/21/6747/1PDF, 420KB, 25 pages Decisions on how GCSE, AS...
Education Secretary speaks at launch of …
Feb 25, 2021 / Resources
Speaking at the launch of the Office for Students' review of digital teaching in higher education, Gavin Williamson discussed the future of online learning. It is a great pleasure to...
Education Secretary statement to MPs on …
Feb 25, 2021 / Resources
Education Secretary Gavin Williamson delivers Oral Statement to MPs on plans to help children catch up and on how qualifications in England will be awarded this summer. With permission, Mr Speaker...
SLC Supplier Spend January 2021
Feb 25, 2021 / Resources
As part of the Student Loans Company's commitment to transparency, it publishes details of supplier spend. Documents January 2021 Transparency Supplier Spend ODS, 40.1KB This file is in an OpenDocument format Details SLC’s supplier...
New education recovery package for child…
Feb 25, 2021 / Resources
New £700 million plan laid out to help young people in England catch up on lost learning due to the pandemic Following the announcement of the roadmap yesterday which laid out...
Open consultation: Consultation on the g…
Feb 25, 2021 / Resources
Summary Technical consultation on Conditions and Requirements for GCSE, GCE, AEA and Project qualifications in summer 2021. This consultation closes at 11:45pm on 11 March 2021 Consultation description Proposals at a glance We...
Consultation on the general qualificatio…
Feb 25, 2021 / Resources
Summary Technical consultation on Conditions and Requirements for GCSE, GCE, AEA and Project qualifications in summer 2021. This consultation closes at 11:45pm on 11 March 2021 Consultation description Proposals at a glance We...
How qualifications will be awarded in 20…
Feb 25, 2021 / Resources
An article from Chief Regulator, Simon Lebus, explaining the arrangements for 2021. As a result of the disruption students and learners have faced due to the pandemic, the government has said...
Speech: How qualifications will be award…
Feb 25, 2021 / Resources
An article from Chief Regulator, Simon Lebus, explaining the arrangements for 2021. As a result of the disruption students and learners have faced due to the pandemic, the government has said...
Consultation outcome: Consultation on ho…
Feb 25, 2021 / Resources
This consultation has concluded Download the full outcome Decisions on how GCSE, AS and A level grades will be determined in summer 2021 Ref: Ofqual/21/6747/1PDF, 420KB, 25 pages Appendix A: breakdown of the...
Awarding qualifications in summer 2021
Feb 25, 2021 / Resources
What schools, colleges and students need to know about the arrangements for awarding GCSEs, AS and A levels, VTQs and other qualifications in summer 2021. Documents Awarding qualifications in summer 2021 HTML Details This guidance...
Regulatory arrangements for the awarding…
Feb 25, 2021 / Resources
Summary Consultation on the detail of the VTQ Contingency Regulatory Framework. This consultation closes at 11:45pm on 11 March 2021 Consultation description We have decided to introduce a new regulatory framework. This...
Simon Lebus responds to the Secretary of…
Feb 25, 2021 / Resources
Simon Lebus, Chief Regulator, responds to Rt Hon Gavin Williamson CBE MP, Secretary of State for Education, regarding exams and other assessments in 2021. Documents Ofqual response to direction under s129(6) of...
Correspondence: Simon Lebus responds to …
Feb 25, 2021 / Resources
Simon Lebus, Chief Regulator, responds to Rt Hon Gavin Williamson CBE MP, Secretary of State for Education, regarding exams and other assessments in 2021. Documents Ofqual response to direction under s129(6) of...
Consultation outcome: Consultation on al…
Feb 25, 2021 / Resources
This consultation has concluded Download the full outcome Decisions on Alternative arrangements for the award of VTQs and other general qualifications in 2021 Ref: Ofqual/21/6748/1PDF, 941KB, 88 pages This file may not be...
Open consultation: Regulatory arrangemen…
Feb 25, 2021 / Resources
Summary Consultation on the detail of the VTQ Contingency Regulatory Framework. This consultation closes at 11:45pm on 11 March 2021 Consultation description We have decided to introduce a new regulatory framework. This...
Detailed guide: Awarding of functional s…
Feb 25, 2021 / Resources
Details, by awarding organisation, of the different assessment options available for functional skills in 2021. ContentsArrangements for 2021The options availableBackgroundAbout functional skills Print this page Arrangements for 2021 There are 3 ways learners...
Direction issued to the Chief Regulator …
Feb 25, 2021 / Resources
Direction from the Secretary of State for Education to Ofqual's Chief Regulator about how GCSE, AS, A level and vocational and technical qualifications should be awarded in 2021. Documents Letter from Gavin...
Coronavirus (COVID-19): school and colle…
Feb 25, 2021 / Resources
Our approach to school and college accountability, performance tables and data during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. Documents Coronavirus (COVID-19): school and college accountability 2020 to 2021 HTML Coronavirus (COVID-19): school and college accountability 2019...
LMI for All: Developing and enhancing a …
Feb 25, 2021 / Resources
#LMI for All is provided by the Department for Education (@EducationGovUK) and delivered by the Institute for Employment Research (@WarwickIER) at the University of Warwick in collaboration with Pontydysgu (a Welsh educational...
Apprenticeships and traineeships: Februa…
Feb 25, 2021 / Resources
Statistics covering monthly apprenticeship starts to November 2020, and official statistics covering the apprenticeship service and find an apprenticeship. Documents Apprenticeships and traineeships: February 2021 https://explore-education-statistics.service.gov.uk/find-statistics/apprenticeships-and-traineeships/2020-21 Details This publication is an update of the apprenticeships...
Decision making of adult learners below …
Feb 25, 2021 / Resources
One-off qualitative study to understand the experiences and decision making of adult learners and non-learners with qualifications below level 2. Documents Decision making of adult learners below level 2 PDF, 576KB, 59 pages Details We...
Higher education staff data UK: 2019 to …
Feb 25, 2021 / Resources
Detailed open data tables about staff employed at higher education (HE) providers in the UK for the academic year 2019 to 2020. Documents Higher education staff data UK: 2019 to 2020 https://www.hesa.ac.uk/data-and-analysis/staff Details This release...
Annual enrolments at schools and in fund…
Feb 25, 2021 / Resources
The purpose of this statistical release is to present final enrolment figures for schools and for children in funded pre-school education in the 2020-21 academic year. Documents Annual enrolments at schools and...
Children's social work workforce 2020
Feb 25, 2021 / Resources
Information about children's social workers employed in local authorities and agency social workers. Documents Children's social work workforce - reporting year 2020 https://explore-education-statistics.service.gov.uk/find-statistics/children-s-social-work-workforce Details This statistical release uses data from the statutory children’s social work...
