New classic books in schools initiative launched 13th February 2016 Jane Eyre and Gulliver’s Travels will be some of the literary treats offered to schools Westminster News
Academies lead the way as school performance tables are published 21st January 2016 Figures in performance tables show academic standards are rising and more pupils are taking core academic subjects. Westminster News
Impressive progress in English primary schools continues 10th December 2015 90,000 more pupils leaving primary school with the reading, writing and maths skills needed to succeed at secondary school. Westminster News
Challenge to make 100 low-cost classics available to schools 17th November 2015 Schools Minister Nick Gibb says publishers should make classic books available at reduced prices, so all children can read them. Westminster News
New design and technology GCSE will inspire next top designers 10th November 2015 Qualification developed with industry experts, ensuring students are equipped with the skills employers need. Westminster News
Nick Gibb accompanies China's First Lady to London school 21st October 2015 Nick Gibb, Schools Minister, accompanied Madame Peng Liyuan on her visit to Fortismere School in Muswell Hill during her husband's state visit to Britain. Westminster News
Nick Gibb discusses term-time holiday rules on Today programme 21st October 2015 Nick Gibb spoke to BBC Radio 4's Today programme to make the case for regular school attendance. Westminster News
Schools Minister celebrates Your Life campaign's first anniversary 19th October 2015 Nick Gibb spoke at a parliamentary reception to celebrate the Your Life campaign's first anniversary. Westminster News
Focus on phonics vindicated by results 24th September 2015 Phonics check results show 120,000 more children on track to become excellent readers Westminster News