The Liberal Democrat leader said he was concerned that forthcoming reforms would not meet the needs of children.

Speaking at the Universities UK conference, the technology secretary said too many universities are competing for the same pool of students.

The Department for Education has announced £45 million in funding will create 300 further new or expanded school-based nurseries.

Brianna’s mother has launched a campaign calling for the Government to provide funding and implement a statutory phone ban in schools

Just 16% of total teaching hours for combined science are provided by a physics teacher with a post-A-level qualification, the analysis found.

The Association of School and College Leaders has called for a rethink of the expectations on schools and colleges.

A survey by Child Poverty Action Group found 23% of secondary school pupils on free school meals said cost concerns have affected subject choices.

Low pay for early years staff is a key driver of recruitment and retention challenges, a report by the NFER has suggested.

The Department for Education is rolling out new hubs to support schools.