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Michael Gove announces reading progress check for all Year 1 pupils

22 November 2010 | No comments

All children will be given a phonics-based progress check in Year 1 so teachers can identify those not at the expected level in reading and in need of extra support, Education Secretary Michael Gove announced today.

Underperformance to be tackled in radical new measures

16 November 2010 | No comments

The Education Secretary Michael Gove has today set out radical new measures to help tackle entrenched underperformance in England’s schools.

Vince Cable sets out vision for radical reform of skills system to support growth

16 November 2010 | No comments

Secretary of State for Business Vince Cable and Skills Minister John Hayes will today launch the Government’s strategy for skills, Skills for Sustainable Growth, and its parallel publication,Investing in Skills for Sustainable Growth.

New all-age careers service to launch in England in 2012

4 November 2010 | No comments

Skills minister John Hayes today set out his vision for the first all-age careers service in England.

Green training opportunities

19 October 2010 | No comments

Hundreds of new training places for employers working to support a low carbon economy have been announced.

Winners of the LGC Awards – Premier Award for County Council

24 March 2010 | No comments

A pioneering Fire Safety Project, which has helped slash the risk of fires at Schools and Education Centres across Sandwell, received a top award at the prestigious Local Government Chronicle Awards.