In case you haven't heard... launched a pledge calling for universities to publicly commit to ending the use of NDAs in cases of harassment and sexual assault
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Michelle Donelan MP
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MP for Chippenham constituency. Minister of State for HE and FE. For direct responses please email rather than tweet [email protected]
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Great speech from Opportunity has its roots in the early stages of education which is why universities need to work more closely with schools to help stop disadvantaged pupils being unfairly left behind their peers.
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Our first keynote speaker is our director for fair access and participation @johndavidblake #OfSInsight
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Universities Minister is committed to tackling sexual assault on campus and recently launched a pledge calling for universities to publicly commit to ending the use of NDAs in cases of harassment and sexual assault. Read more 👇
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I want a zero-tolerance approach to sexual assault on campus. Universities must do more to tackle this problem, including committing to never silencing victims who come forward: independent.co.uk/voices/uk-univ
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A massive thank you to for taking the time to recognise our little event. This is a reflection of the amazing support shown by the emergency service community across the country and the incredible local support from everyone in Bradford on Avon. #mentalhealth
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I want a zero-tolerance approach to sexual assault on campus. Universities must do more to tackle this problem, including committing to never silencing victims who come forward:
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We're providing an extra £4m to help universities support Ukrainian students who may be facing hardship.
The UK continues to stand shoulder to shoulder with the Ukrainian people both in the Ukraine and in the UK. #StandWithUkraine
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Disgusted to read this today. The use of NDAs to silence victims is morally bankrupt, and should be ashamed. I will personally talk with the Vice-Chancellor and Principal about the seriousness of this and expect immediate action.
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We've doubled the number of degree apprenticeships since I became Minister: I want to double it again by 2024.
With universities asked to set new targets for degree apprenticeships, today we've announced £8m to invest in unis and colleges that deliver.
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Unbelievable decision by . It lets down students & parents. Students shouldn’t be on a different path - restrictions have been lifted. Their position isn’t reflective of vast majority of our great unis. I will call their President today
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Great to be up in Scotland today to talk about all that Turing has achieved in its first year and our plans for its second.
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The Turing Scheme has created thousands of life-changing opportunities for students across the world:
British students have travelled to over 100 countries
Covered passport and visa costs for disadvantaged students
The UK has attracted 600,000 international students
British students have travelled to over 100 countries
Covered passport and visa costs for disadvantaged students
The UK has attracted 600,000 international students
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The UK’s tech industry is going from strength to strength, boosting the economy and creating jobs for thousands of people across the country
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We’re proud to be announcing bold new plans to improve support for children with special educational needs and disabilities and in alternative provision. #SendReview
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I want to provide the right support, in the right place, at the right time.
I know there are strongly held views and I want to hear from as many parents, teachers and children as possible to shape our future policy.
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Alternative provision 🏫
A reformed and integrated role for alternative provision (AP), with a new delivery model in every local area focused on early intervention.
AP will form an integral part of local SEND systems with improvements to settings and more funding stability.
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Today, I am outlining a new national plan to better support children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities 👧🏼👩🏽🧒🏾
This includes a single SEND and alternative provision system, with clear standards.
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Will Quince MP discusses the SEND Green Paper plans which aim to "transform the outcomes for people and children with special needs" by making sure 'every child gets a world class education'.
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I am determined to deliver a good education for every child in this country 👧🏼👩🏽🧒🏾
That is what my Schools White Paper will deliver👇🏽
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📝 Our Opportunity for All White Paper will deliver for every child, parent and family, living anywhere from rural villages, to coastal towns through to the largest cities.
📚 This is levelling up in action 👇
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These plans will help every child reach their full potential, including:
📖 90% of primary children achieving the expected standard in reading, writing and maths
🧑🏻🏫 The average GCSE in English language and maths increasing from 4.5 to 5
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Schools 🏫
The school system will work as a whole to raise standards, with strong trusts responsible for running schools. All schools will be in or joining a trust by 2030, and local authorities empowered to champion the interests of children.
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Teachers 🧑🏻🏫
Our incredible workforce will be supported with 500,000 teacher training and development opportunities, £30,000 starting salaries, and payments to recruit and keep talented physics, chemistry, computing and maths teachers.
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The Parent Pledge 👨👩👦
I am making a pledge to every parent in the country that any child who falls behind in maths or English will get the support they need to get back on track.
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Today, I am publishing my brand new Schools White Paper 🏫👩🏽🧑🏻🏫
This will deliver for every child, parent and family - from rural villages and coastal towns, through to the largest cities.
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𝐀ny child who falls behind in maths or English will get the support they need from their school to get back on track.
𝐁ettering standards so 90% of children achieve the expected level by 2030.
𝐂reating an educational experience that unlocks the potential of every child.
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I'm committed to cutting the red-tape that we place on high quality HE providers.
Our new Data Taskforce will bring together sector agencies to streamline and simplify reporting requirements.
It will meet every 6 weeks to deliver improvements swiftly.
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I am determined to make sure all children and young people can fulfil their full potential.
This week, I will be publishing two new plans - one for our school system and another for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities 🏫👩🏽🧑🏻🏫
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Foi um prazer conhecê-lo, juntamente com Ministro de Estado do Ensino Superior e Continuado.
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Para estreitar laços entre os governos brasileiro e britânico, o secretário-executivo do #MEC, Victor Godoy, se reúne com o enviado Comercial da Rainha para o Brasil, Marco Longhi.
A delegação do MEC pretende aprofundar parcerias com o governo britânico.
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The University of Greenwich is proud to sign and commit to the #CantBuyMySilence Universities Pledge.
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This pledge is backed by the Minister for Higher and Further Education @michelledonelan, former Equalities Select Committee Chair @MariaMillerUK and campaign group @cbmsilence.
#CantBuyMySilence
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When it comes to higher education, real social mobility is only achieved when degrees are completed. Today’s figures show that our universities have been making real progress in tackling drop-out rates officeforstudents.org.uk/data-and-analy
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Universities must work with schools to deliver real social mobility and so it great to bring the experience of this board together including Dayo, head of at Brampton Manor Academy, which this year sent more pupils to Oxbridge than Eton - 89 offers in total!
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I’m pleased to confirm following an open competition Dayo Olukoshi, Michael Spence & Rachel Houchen have been appointed to the board. Dayo, Michael, and Rachel will bring combined expertise from university and school leadership to the OfS.
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"The University has set a high bar for degree apprenticeships and offers a blueprint for success to other providers.”
The powerful benefits of degree apprenticeships were showcased to Minister when she visited last week.
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says her priorities are simple - quality, real social mobility and transparency.
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While many universities around the UK have been pledging to stop the use of #NDAs to silence victims of sexual violence or harassment, some haven’t yet followed suit.
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#CantBuyMySilence #ZeldaPerkins #JulieMacfarlane
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At the strategy launch this evening hearing from outgoing CEO , the Universities Minister calling for a focus on "real social mobility", interim CEO and new DfAP . Copy of the new strategy in my bag...!
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This is the big one. Incresaing the National Insurance threshold so it now matches Income tax from July.
That £3,000 rise of threshold to £12,570 is a gain of £330 a year
And more than offsets the 1% rise for many on lower incomes. Good call
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Check this out - Zero Chippenham teams up with the Town Council and dozens of volunteers to plant trees at Stanley Park Sports Ground. tinyurl.com/y8fneg9p #OurCommunityMatters
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