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Department for Education
@educationgovuk
We're the department for opportunity, mission-driven to break the link between background & success by delivering higher standards of education, training & care
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    Department for Education
    @educationgovuk
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    There are several ways that schools can make changes to keep children safe in hot weather, especially as children are more at risk of becoming ill with heat-related issues than adults. The UK Health Security Agency (@UKHSA) has published updated guidance for schools and early
    Photo of blue skies with clouds. Text over image reads: Heatwave. How we deal with hot weather in schools.
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    Department for Science, Innovation and Technology
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    Here's more info on how we are protecting young people online 👇 We’re stepping in to make the online world safer for young people. Plans announced to ban social media platforms providing services for under-16s — plus stronger protections where it matters most. 🛑
    Ban on social media companies providing services for under 16s announced. Giving children their childhood back
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    Department for Education
    @educationgovuk
    Jun 19
    📣 Calling all industry professionals! Your real-world experience could make you a great further education teacher. From healthcare to engineering, help develop the next generation by passing on your skills where they matter most. Find out more 👉 gov.uk/teachinfurther…
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    Department for Education
    @educationgovuk
    Jun 18
    Are you skilled in construction? Consider passing on your skills by training others in further education. It’s a great way to help shape the next generation of talent, strengthen the industry’s future and make a lasting impact. Find out more 👉 gov.uk/teachinfurther…
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    Department for Education
    @educationgovuk
    Jun 17
    .@mcflymusic star and winner of @MaskedSingerUK @itsDannyJones has this message for early years practitioners on #ThankATeacherDay. Be part of something big: earlyyearscareers.campaign.gov.uk
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    Department for Education
    @educationgovuk
    Jun 17
    'Without you I think we would all be in a worse off place' - listen to @joeldommett's message to early years practitioners on #ThankATeacherDay. Be part of something big - earlyyearscareers.campaign.gov.uk
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    Bridget Phillipson
    @bphillipsonMP
    Jun 17
    I’m grateful for the work of our teachers every day, but special thanks today. As Education Secretary, I remain committed to listening to and working with teachers to give children growing up in our country the best start in life. #ThankATeacherDay
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    Georgia Gould
    @Georgia_Gould
    Jun 16
    Great to speak with @BBCWomansHour about our new Experts at Hand service, bringing specialist support directly into schools, early years settings, and post‑16 education. We are investing £1.8 billion over three years to support teachers, build school capacity, and enable
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    Department for Education
    @educationgovuk
    Jun 16
    Some lessons can't be learned in a classroom 🥾🗻 The government's new enrichment framework gives schools and colleges the tools to deliver a wide range of high-quality enrichment offers from music groups and engineering clubs to debating societies and football clubs. The
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    Department for Education
    @educationgovuk
    Jun 15
    This government is driving a sea change in the way we approach the early years, and we need the workforce to back it up. That’s why we’re providing a £4,500 bonus for teachers working in nurseries in some of England's most deprived communities, helping give every child the best
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    Department for Education
    @educationgovuk
    Jun 15
    Every kid deserves the chance to find their thing. For some, it's this 🎵 The government's new 'Every Child Can' programme is making sure music, arts and creative activities are available to all young people - not just those who can afford it. Find out more:
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    Department for Education
    @educationgovuk
    Jun 15
    Children will be given back their childhoods thanks to government action to ban social media platforms from offering services to under-16s, with less time for scrolling and more time for play. Find out more: gov.uk/government/new… @JoshMacAlister
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    Department for Science, Innovation and Technology
    @SciTechgovuk
    Jun 15
    The UK Government has announced plans to ban social media platforms from providing their services to under 16s. This is a major step to protect children online – meaning less time to scroll, more time to play, and a safer digital future.
    Government announces ban on social media companies providing services for under 16s. Giving children their childhood back.
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