By 2019-20, schools in Essex will receive 3.3% more funding per pupil compared with the level in 2017-18—this is an additional £141 per p

On 28 January, we launched the teacher recruitment and retention strategy, which was designed collaboratively with the education sector.

There is a significant body of evidence that demonstrates that systematic phonics is a highly effective method for teaching early reading

Our expectations of effective governance in multi-academy trusts are set out in the governance handbook, and they include the skills, kno

Of course we recognise the importance of rural schools, the role they play in their communities and the challenges they face.

I would of course be delighted to join my hon.

The most recent OECD data shows that the UK spent at least as much per pupil on state school education as any other G7 nation, apart from

I am very happy to do so. I know that my right hon. Friend takes a particular interest in special-needs education in her constituency.

Since 2010, we have reformed the national curriculum, GCSEs and A levels to set world-class standards across all subjects.

These multi-academy trusts are driving up academic standards.