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No policies: Reform will reveal education plans ‘in due course’

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Reform: ‘There will be consequences for schools not singing anthem’

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Reform conference 2026: Schools Week live blog

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Education committee quizzes experts on schools white paper

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Portfolios confirmed for Lucy Powell’s DfE ministerial team

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Capacity issues cause recruitment freeze at two DfE offices
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Bridget Phillipson: did she deliver for schools?
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Mystery as DfE misses summer accounts deadline
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A peek inside Lucy Powell’s (very full) in-tray
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Paul Waugh becomes education minister as Olivia Bailey leaves DfE

23 Jul 2026 | Politics

Schools minister Georgia Gould stays on at DfE in Burnham reshuffle

21 Jul 2026 | Politics

Who is Lucy Powell? 10 facts about the 10th education secretary in 10 years

21 Jul 2026 | Politics

Former government adviser and academy trust founder given peerages

17 Jul 2026 | Politics

Five school reform recommendations for Burnham’s government

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Councils ordered to improve tracking of ‘phantom NEETs’

2 Jul 2026 | Politics

‘Complete rethink’ of education needed, says Burnham
29 Jun 2026 | Politics
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What would a Burnham government mean for schools?
25 Jun 2026 | Politics

Education questions: Ministers quizzed on PE funding and council SEND deficits
22 Jun 2026 | Politics

Bridget Phillipson at education committee: Live blog
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