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Parents will have greater peace of mind as more surprise Ofsted visits, stronger checks and faster action help keep children safe in nurseries.

Ministers will unveil plans to crack down on poor‑quality university courses and shift investment further towards youth apprenticeships, as part of a ‘new deal for young people’.

On Tuesday the Education Committee will question His Majesty’s Chief Inspector, Sir Martyn Oliver, as part of its twice-yearly scrutiny of Ofsted, focusing on the watchdog’s progress over the past year.

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 Scottish Government has committed £214,000 to fund anti-racism education in schools for 2026/27.

Anna Brychan MS, Cabinet Minister for Education and the Welsh Language: Today I am announcing an additional £15m to start enabling more secondary pupils in maintained schools to receive free school meals.

The Welsh Government has announced £15 million to start enabling more secondary pupils to receive free school meals.

The Student Loans Company (SLC) is contacting some Plan 2 customers about corrections to their balances. Around 71,000 customers (approximately 1.3% of current Plan 2 customers) have been affected by technical issues.

The Mining Remediation Authority has continued its successful partnership with Nottingham Trent University, giving students the opportunity to apply their learning to a real-world sustainability challenge.

Today the Education Committee launches a new inquiry on school reform, after the government announced major proposals for reform in February’s Schools White Paper.

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DfE Update 17 June 2026

18 June 2026

Latest information and actions from the Department for Education about funding, assurance and resource management, for academies, local authorities and further education providers.

Today the Education Committee publishes the government’s response to its report on special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) support reform.

The session offers MPs an important opportunity to scrutinise the Department for Education’s approach to major issues against a backdrop of significant reform, as well as financial pressures, across the education system.

The proportion of young people going into education, training or work nine months after finishing school is the joint highest since records began.

New statutory guidance to restrict mobile phone use in schools announced, as Education Minister sets out her priorities.

Thousands of young people across Great Britain will benefit from access to expanded employment and wrap-around support services as the locations of almost 180 new Youth Hubs are confirmed this morning [15 June 2026].

His Majesty King Charles III has been pleased to appoint Professor Sir David Charles Baulcombe FRS FMedSci to succeed Professor Dame Sally Davies GCB DBE FRS FMedSci when she steps down later this year.

On Tuesday, the Education Committee and Health and Social Care Committee will examine the government’s progress in improving mental health support in schools and colleges.

Community change-makers up and down the country are being celebrated in His Majesty The King’s Birthday Honours List today.

Young Brits are set to benefit from Dutch style employment support as the Government steps up localised support to tackle rising NEET numbers.

Safer nurseries with 3,000 more surprise Ofsted visits

New deal for young people to end ‘degree by default’ culture and boost youth apprenticeships

MPs quiz Ofsted Chief Inspector on teacher wellbeing

Hot weather and heatwaves: guidance for schools and other education settings

Over £200,000 for anti-racism training

Expanding free school meals to all secondary school pupils in households claiming Universal Credit, with no income limit

Welsh Government confirms additional £15m investment in free school meals for eligible secondary pupils

The Student Loans Company (SLC) is contacting some Plan 2 customers about corrections to their balances

Students turn sustainability learning into real opportunities

Education Committee launches new inquiry on school reforms

DfE Update 17 June 2026

Government’s response on SEND reform published by Education Committee

MPs question Education Secretary on SEND, early years, forced adoption

More school leavers in positive destinations

Guidance to restrict mobile phones in schools announced as education priorities set out

Almost 180 more Youth Hubs to help young people build skills and find jobs

Master of Trinity College, Cambridge: Professor Sir David Baulcombe

What challenges do schools and colleges face in providing mental health support for students? MPs investigate

The King's Birthday Honours List

UK to roll out Dutch-style employment support across Britain