Department for Education

The 2026 Step Up to Social Work programme will be accepting applications from 17 February 2025 🚀 This is an intensive, 14-month, full-time programme with a focus on child and family social work. Why apply? ✅ Comprehensive training with hands-on social work in a local authority whilst completing academic learning at a university ✅ Financial support - benefit from an increased bursary for 2026 of £21,995 to support you while you train ✅ Qualification and career opportunities - qualify with a Postgraduate Diploma (Level 7) in Social Work, allowing you to apply to register with Social Work England as a qualified social worker Stay Informed: click here to register your interest and be notified as soon as the application window opens: https://lnkd.in/ergPXK6z For more information about the Step Up to Social Work programme and how to apply: https://lnkd.in/efiJaM_P #stepuptosocialwork

Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson's message to everyone working across education and children's services - thank you for all your hard work and dedication this year. Wishing you a very merry Christmas and a well-deserved break!

“I am proud to be driving our mission to ensure that background is no barrier to success, and that every child has the best start in life” Secretary of State, Bridget Phillipson MP, on the Government's Plan for Change and Disability History Month.

What does the Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill mean for schools? 🏫   📈 A drive for high and rising standards 🍌 Free breakfast clubs to boost readiness to learn 🧑🏫 Qualified teachers at the front of classrooms 🧠 All schools teaching a cutting-edge national curriculum   Find out more: https://lnkd.in/e4XUSNwE

The Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill introduced in Parliament today will make a child-centred government a reality by putting children’s interests first and stopping vulnerable children falling through cracks. The bill includes: 🏠 A new home education register and unique numbers for pupils – like every adult has a national insurance number – to stop children falling through the cracks. ⚠️ New rules on home education to protect vulnerable children. 🧑🏫 Stronger role for schools and professionals in safeguarding decisions, to make sure help can be mobilised for every child that needs it. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/e4XUSNwE

Minister Daby and Baroness Smith have today announced the conclusion from the review of qualifications reform. This includes: ➡️ Retaining 157 qualifications alongside A and T Levels that were scheduled to be defunded. ➡️ Cutting red tape to give colleges and sixth forms freedom to work with students to devise the best mix of qualifications for each learner. ➡️ A pragmatic approach to future reform that provides certainty to students and the post-16 sector that delivers high quality qualifications that spread opportunity and support economic growth. Find out more 👇 https://lnkd.in/dJvTbw-h

🎉 T Levels are transforming futures! ✅ Nearly 90% pass rate this year 💼 Students are progressing into in-demand industries, higher education, and apprenticeships. 📚 With T Levels, young people are building skills for success and powering the UK's future workforce. #TLevelsWeek

💡Busting myths about the T Level Foundation Year! ✅ Builds skills and confidence  ✅ Prepares you for T Levels  ✅ Sets you up for your future career. Explore your path: tlevels.gov.uk 

🚀 Thinking about a career in digital? As we celebrate one year since the launch of Government Digital and Data, there's no better time to join this growing community! Applications are now open for the TechTrack business analyst apprenticeship! Whether you're looking to upskill or switch careers entirely, the possibilities are endless. Just ask David George, a business analyst apprentice at Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA), who transformed his career and felt part of the team from day one. 🎥 Watch David's story to learn more! Ready to take the next step? 👉 Find out more and apply now: https://lnkd.in/eX4BzsZC #DigitalTransformation #GovernmentDigitalAndData #Apprenticeships #TechTrack

Last year, only 20% of pupils with SEND met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at Key Stage 2 level. Without the right support, these children are falling behind their peers and missing out on future life chances.     Local authorities will soon benefit from a £740 million capital investment to make major reforms for pupils with SEND. This will create thousands of new specialist places in mainstream schools through: 🏫 Classroom adaptations to increase accessibility for children with SEND.  🚸 Specialist facilities to suit pupils’ needs.     👩🏫 To drive inclusive education, Professor Karen Guldberg has also been appointed as Chair of a group of Neurodivergence Task and Finish Group of experts. Find out more ➡️ https://lnkd.in/grd2JpVy