Information on the number of unfilled or temporarily filled teacher vacancies in state-funded secondary schools by subject area is shown

This is a matter for Her Majesty’s Chief Inspector, Amanda Spielman. I have asked her to write to my hon.

The Department is committed to raising literacy standards – ensuring all children, including those from disadvantaged backgrounds, can re

The statutory duty to provide sufficient school places sits with local authorities.

The Department introduced a more ambitious, knowledge-rich national curriculum in England in 2014, as well as more rigorous GCSEs from 20

The Department wants to equip young people for adult life in Britain and for them to make a positive contribution to society.

In 2014, the Department introduced a more knowledge-rich curriculum with associated reforms to GCSEs to make them more rigorous.

The Department wants to support all young people to be happy, healthy and safe.

Good behaviour in school is crucial if children are to learn and reach their full potential.

​​Schools are allocated around £2.4 billion each year through the pupil premium to improve outcomes for their disadvantaged pupils.