Being in school is fundamental to children's wellbeing.

Our school attendance strategy led to 375,000 more children being in school almost every day last year and has been recognised by the OECD ➡️ Better Policies for Better Lives 👇

Improving attendance is my top priority.

So I’m pleased our plan is working 👇

📈375k more pupils in school nearly every day last year

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Children in school 8 days more than Welsh children & 4.5 days more than Scottish children last year

🌐 A ‘comprehensive strategy’ - OECD ➡️ Better Policies for Better Lives

Important discussion this morning with leading universities, Union of Jewish Students and Universities UK about what more we can do together to take a zero-tolerance approach to antisemitism on campuses 👇🏻

A constructive meeting with Vice Chancellors at UK Prime Minister this morning.

I was pleased to hear of steps being taken to tackle antisemitism on campuses, and we will continue to work with universities to crack down on this unacceptable behaviour.

We welcome and are thankful for the announcement from UK Prime Minister on awarding funding to supporting Jewish student welfare in light of the immense increase in antisemitism on UK campuses.

Find the PM's statement here: gov.uk/government/new…
Gillian Keegan MP Department for Education

Today we've announced the locations of the latest 16 special free schools committed to in the March budget, part of this Government creating 200 new special schools and 60,000 more places.

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gov.uk/government/new…

Today we've announced the locations of 16 new special free schools across England.

From Bury to Surrey to Solihull, these schools will provide thousands of vital spaces for pupils whose needs can't be met in mainstream education.

Find out more: ow.ly/U7l450RA7u8

From today pupils will begin their exams and we want to send them our best wishes!

Taking exams can be stressful, but there have never been more options when it comes to choosing the next step in your educational journey.

Best of luck! ⭐🍀

Debate is a vital part of university life, but we won't tolerate harassment or antisemitic abuse on our campuses.

Today we've announced £500,000 for the University University Jewish Chaplaincy Service who provide support for Jewish students across England.

Read more: ow.ly/4Pxl50RA3xX

Sending my best wishes to everyone sitting exams these next few weeks - I hope your hard work pays off.

Good luck!

Teachers, schools and colleges – summer exams are starting so make sure students are prepared.

Our blog provides plenty of information on what students should do before and during their exams: ⬇️

ofqual.blog.gov.uk/2024/05/08/sum…

#Exams2024 JCQ @SFCA_Info @AoC_Info ASCL

As we grow our childcare workforce, we want to encourage childminders to stay and flourish in the profession.

Our start-up grant gives newly-registered childminders up to £1,200.

We want to hear how we can support those in roles. Take the consultation⬇️
gov.uk/government/con…

Our new National Academy for Mathematical Sciences will champion a vital subject for cutting-edge discovery, new jobs and our economy 🧮

From today until 4 June we’re inviting organisations to apply for up to £6m to deliver the Academy 👇

gov.uk/government/pub…

Ready, Set, Go 🎮

If you’re applying for student finance, there’s no need to waste time hunting for your National Insurance number.

Use the HMRC app to find it quickly 👇

iOS - ow.ly/HmqB50QWytE
Android - ow.ly/MXWe50QWytB

There are now over 210,000 children confirmed to be benefitting from our largest ever expansion of free childcare.

From next week, applications will open up to 9-month-olds for September.

Over 210,000 two-year-olds are now benefitting from this government's largest expansion of childcare.

That means 👇

✅ More families saving money on childcare costs
✅ More children getting high-quality early years education
✅ More parents able to get back into work

🫡 Join our 'Meet a D-Day Veteran' online session for primary schools (Mon 20th May, 2 pm) with your students to learn about D-Day and talk with Normandy Veteran Ken Hay.

✅Register here: bit.ly/4dvOxlU

In partnership with @Britishmemorial, we are honoured to be joined…

Today we’re delighted to announce the next generation of music hubs across England🎵🤩

This includes four new Hubs for London, who will work with trailblazing partners to offer top quality music education and opportunities to the kids of the capital! 👊

Freedom of speech and expression is vital to academic communities.

But it must not be used to harass and intimidate Jewish students.

My article in the The Telegraph 👇

telegraph.co.uk/politics/2024/…

With less than a week to go until the start of this year's SATs, here's everything parents need to know including key dates and what to expect with results 👇

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