Department for Education

We’re teaming up with Disney and Marvel Studios to celebrate the release of The Fantastic Four: First Steps - helping you to discover where skills can take you 🚀 Learn more about your options at skillsforcareers.education.gov.uk/pages/skills-f… #SkillsForLife #ItAllStartsWithSkills #TheFantasticFour

More families are getting support through our Plan for Change 💼👶 The highest number of children since 2011 are now accessing funded childcare.

🎉 Apprenticeships are on the rise! New data shows an increase in apprenticeship starts, achievements and participation compared to the same time last year. Our Plan for Change is working.

Protecting our children from harmful online content 🛡️ New school guidance means children will learn how to build healthy relationships and challenge the negative attitudes they might see online. Because every child deserves to grow up feeling safe and respected.

🤸 It’s crucial to build healthy physical activity habits from a young age. That's why we're supporting Joe Wicks @thebodycoach on a new series of animated workout videos for kids. 🧒 Part of our Plan for Change to give children the best start in life. gov.uk/government/new…

“The one that grabs my heart and won’t let go.” Sir Lenny Henry shares the books that changed his life — and why reading for pleasure matters. What’s your must-read? Watch now on YouTube 👇 youtube.com/watch?v=wsdYAS…

We're listening to what matters most to our teachers and headteachers. From improved funding to stronger partnerships, hear directly from those on the frontlines about the progress we've made together – and what's next for our schools.

What's your must-read book? From childhood favourites to life-changing books – our literary champions reveal their favourite book📚 Get inspired and ready to join the National Year of Reading in 2026.

Education Secretary, @bphillipsonMP visited Talbot School in Sheffield to see the brilliant specialist support it offers its pupils. As part of our Plan for Change, we're transforming SEND provision so every child can achieve and thrive.

Too many children leave primary school without essential writing skills. Our new framework will build a nation of confident writers - part of our Plan for Change mission to break the link between children's backgrounds and their future success.

This week Education Secretary @bphillipsonmp met with childcare campaigner @mother_pukka to discuss the government’s new Best Start in Life strategy👶🏼🏫💞 Watch their discussion in full 👇🏼 youtube.com/watch?v=SIjjaB… Find out more 👇🏼 educationhub.blog.gov.uk/2025/07/best-s…

Watch what happens when @BPhillipsonmp meets Lara Joanna Jarvis, @Marvyn_Harrison & Lynn Beattie to discuss this government’s first year supporting families. From free breakfast clubs to mental health support, our Plan for Change is making a difference – with more to come.

Building on the legacy of Sure Start, we're creating up to 1,000 Best Start Family Hubs across England. The Rainbow Family Hub in Washington provides vital support to support children and families. Backed by £500m, our hubs will reach half a million more children by 2028.

Every child deserves the right support to achieve and thrive at school. @Marvyn_Harrison speaks with @bphillipsonMP about making mental health & SEND support work better for families.

From bestselling authors to literary champions – hear why reading matters for our future. Join us in 2026 for the National Year of Reading. Encouraging a love of reading in children and young people, ensuring all children get the best start in life.

'Yesterday I announced a National Year of Reading in 2026 – a mission not just for schools and libraries, but for all of us, and part of our Plan for Change. Because if we want children to love books, we need to show them that we love books, too.' independent.co.uk/voices/reading…

The National Year of Reading 2026 brings together parents, schools and businesses to foster a love of reading. Just 10 minutes a day helps give children the best start in life - a key part of our Plan for Change.

School uniforms shouldn't break the bank for families. Lynn Beattie chats with @bphillipsonMP about the cost of school uniforms and how this government is taking action so children can go to school looking smart, without it costing the earth.