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Charlie Taylor speaks on behaviour at the Academies Show
Charlie Taylor, the government's adviser on behaviour, speaks at the Academies Show on helping children who are in difficulty.
Speech Charlie Taylor, 16 May 2012
Tim Loughton at the Safe and Sound National Conference
Children's Minister Tim Loughton talks about tackling child sexual exploitation at the 5th Safe and Sound National Conference at The British Library.
Speech 15 May 2012
Education Secretary's speech to Brighton College
Michael Gove speaks at Brighton College about the Government's initiatives to address the educational attainment gap.
Speech 10 May 2012
Latest news
Government sets out case for reforming teachers’ pay
Education Secretary Michael Gove has today submitted evidence to the School Teachers’ Review Body (STRB) – the independent body which makes recommendations on teachers’ pay reforms.
Press notice 16 May 2012
The changes to SEN support for 2014
Parents will have a new right to buy in specialist special educational needs (SEN) and disabled care for children from 2014, the biggest change to SEN for 30 years.
Press notice 15 May 2012
Parents given power of veto on schools’ use of biometrics
New advice to schools will make clear that they will no longer be able to use pupils’ biometric data without parental consent. The advice, launched today for consultation, comes into effect from September 2013.
Press notice 15 May 2012
