http://www.dcsf.gov.uk/pns/newslist.cgi The latest press notices from the Department for Children, Schools and Families en-gb (C) Crown copyright. http://www.dcsf.gov.uk/copyright/ Sat, 05 Jul 2008 03:31:07 +0100 info@dcsf.gsi.gov.uk info@dcsf.gsi.gov.uk http://www.dcsf.gov.uk/pns/DisplayPN.cgi?pn_id=2008_0138 Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families, Ed Balls, has today written to the Chair of the Children, Schools and Families Select Committee, Barry Sheerman, to inform him that the National Assessment Agency (NAA) ... (2008/0138) Fri, 04 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.dcsf.gov.uk/pns/DisplayPN.cgi?pn_id=2008_0138 http://www.dcsf.gov.uk/pns/DisplayPN.cgi?pn_id=2008_0135 Ed Balls today launched plans to help give schools a greater say with local agencies in improving children's wellbeing, in order to help them to drive up school ... (2008/0135) Thu, 03 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.dcsf.gov.uk/pns/DisplayPN.cgi?pn_id=2008_0135 http://www.dcsf.gov.uk/pns/DisplayPN.cgi?pn_id=2008_0136 Supporting the 21st century ... (2008/0136) Thu, 03 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.dcsf.gov.uk/pns/DisplayPN.cgi?pn_id=2008_0136 http://www.dcsf.gov.uk/pns/DisplayPN.cgi?pn_id=2008_0137 - DESIGN YOUR OWN PLAYAREA AND WIN A DIGITAL CAMERA ... (2008/0137) Thu, 03 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.dcsf.gov.uk/pns/DisplayPN.cgi?pn_id=2008_0137 http://www.dcsf.gov.uk/pns/DisplayPN.cgi?pn_id=2008_0133 Children's Minister Beverley Hughes today announced that Sir Jim Rose has been asked to review two of the milestones set out in the Early Years Foundation Stage as part of his review of the primary ... (2008/0133) Mon, 30 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.dcsf.gov.uk/pns/DisplayPN.cgi?pn_id=2008_0133 http://www.dcsf.gov.uk/pns/DisplayPN.cgi?pn_id=2008_0134 - New employers engaged to help deliver subject-based Diplomas - New guidance to involve independent schools in ... (2008/0134) Mon, 30 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.dcsf.gov.uk/pns/DisplayPN.cgi?pn_id=2008_0134 http://www.dcsf.gov.uk/pns/DisplayPN.cgi?pn_id=2008_0132 One hundred exceptional school and college leavers from across England have today (Friday 27th June) been named and will take part in the Prime Minister's Global Fellowship; a program created to nurture outstanding talent and ... (2008/0132) Fri, 27 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.dcsf.gov.uk/pns/DisplayPN.cgi?pn_id=2008_0132 http://www.dcsf.gov.uk/pns/DisplayPN.cgi?pn_id=2008_0130 There has been a big leap in the number of primary schools teaching children foreign languages. (2008/0130) Thu, 26 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.dcsf.gov.uk/pns/DisplayPN.cgi?pn_id=2008_0130 http://www.dcsf.gov.uk/pns/DisplayPN.cgi?pn_id=2008_0131 Ed Balls and John Denham have published their response to the consultation on reforms to improve confidence in the standards of qualifications and tests. (2008/0131) Thu, 26 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.dcsf.gov.uk/pns/DisplayPN.cgi?pn_id=2008_0131 http://www.dcsf.gov.uk/pns/DisplayPN.cgi?pn_id=2008_0127 New figures out today show that permanent school exclusions have dropped by 7%, whilst temporary exclusions have risen by 4%, as schools use short but effective punishments to turn around poor behaviour.Key figures for 2006/07 ... (2008/0127) Tue, 24 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.dcsf.gov.uk/pns/DisplayPN.cgi?pn_id=2008_0127