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This publication provides statutory guidance to individual schools and trusts on how to implement a policy that prohibits the use of mobile phones throughout the school day, including during lessons, the time between lessons, breaktimes and lunchtime.

On Thursday 2 July, members of the House of Lords will debate the future affordability and quality of higher education.

Demand for children’s mental health services is rising – and rising faster than in previous years – the Children’s Commissioner has warned, as for the first time more than a million children in England had active referrals to mental health services in England last year –...

As Children’s Commissioner, I have a statutory duty to protect and promote the rights of children – no matter how they get here or what their asylum status is.

The number of students learning an instrument has increased by almost 30,000 since the abolition of fees for music lessons in schools.

The most significant reform of Scotland’s curriculum in more than ten years is underway, as the first early samples of new curriculum materials have been shared with councils across the country.

Students’ choice of degree subject has a hugely significant impact on their lifetime earnings, according to new research from the IFS.

Children and young people with SEND across the country will be able to attend their local school, early years and college and know they belong there, as the government delivers a first of its kind package of advice to guarantee inclusion for all.

Young people in Gaza whose education has been disrupted by conflict will be supported to study safely at top UK universities.

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DfE Update 24 June 2026

25 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.

The Science, Innovation and Technology Committee holds the second session of its inquiry into neuroscience and digital childhoods, during which MPs will further explore the evidence, and gaps in this evidence, for the impact of digital devices on children.

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.

Statutory guidance: Mobile phones in schools

Lords considers affordability and quality of higher education

Over a million children referred to mental health services, with highest annual referrals as demand rises faster than systems can respond

The need to protect the rights of every child, regardless of their asylum status

Nearly 30,000 more students benefit from free music tuition

Next steps in curriculum improvement

‘Choose carefully’: new data shows degree choice drives earnings

Young people with SEND to benefit from new guidance on inclusion

Foreign Secretary announces support for Gaza with new child medical evacuations and assistance to Palestinians going to top UK universities

DfE Update 24 June 2026

How should the government address the impact of digital devices on young people?

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