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Department for Education

18 quarterly returns published on GOV.UK, covering quarters from 1 January 2022 to 30 September 2024; 4,745 recorded ministerial meetings read from the meetings files.

Returns, latest first

QuarterPublishedFiles
1 July 2024 to 30 September 202430 January 2025Travel · Meetings (not read) · Gifts · Hospitality
1 April 2024 to 30 June 202428 November 2024Gifts · Hospitality · Travel · Meetings (not read)
1 January 2024 to 31 March 202429 August 2024Gifts · Hospitality · Travel · Meetings (not read)
1 October 2023 to 31 December 202321 March 2024Gifts · Hospitality · Travel · Meetings (not read)
1 July 2023 to 30 September 202314 December 2023Gifts · Hospitality · Travel · Meetings (134 rows read)
1 April 2023 to 30 June 202319 October 2023Gifts · Hospitality · Travel · Meetings (137 rows read)
1 January 2023 to 31 March 202320 July 2023Gifts · Hospitality · Travel · Meetings (203 rows read)
1 October 2022 to 31 December 202211 April 2023Gifts · Hospitality · Travel · Meetings (125 rows read)
1 July 2022 to 30 September 202211 April 2023Gifts · Hospitality · Travel · Meetings (104 rows read)
1 April 2022 to 30 June 202227 October 2022Gifts · Hospitality · Travel · Meetings (156 rows read)
1 January 2022 to 31 March 202217 August 2022Gifts · Hospitality · Travel · Meetings (235 rows read)
quarter not stated in the title4 February 2022Gifts · Hospitality · Travel · Meetings (124 rows read) · Gifts · Hospitality · Travel · Meetings (143 rows read) · Gifts · Hospitality · Travel · Meetings (187 rows read) · Gifts · Hospitality · Travel · Meetings (261 rows read)
quarter not stated in the title14 September 2020Gifts · Hospitality · Travel · Meetings (211 rows read) · Gifts · Hospitality · Travel · Meetings (305 rows read) · Gifts · Hospitality · Travel · Meetings (229 rows read) · Gifts · Hospitality · Travel · Meetings (169 rows read)
quarter not stated in the title21 June 2019Gifts · Meetings (85 rows read) · Hospitality · Travel · Gifts · Meetings (149 rows read) · Hospitality · Travel · Gifts · Meetings (130 rows read) · Hospitality · Travel · Gifts · Meetings (257 rows read) · Hospitality · Travel
quarter not stated in the title28 June 2018Gifts · Meetings (201 rows read) · Hospitality · Travel · Gifts · Hospitality · Travel · Meetings (166 rows read) · Gifts · Hospitality · Travel · Meetings (223 rows read) · Gifts · Hospitality · Travel · Meetings (220 rows read)
quarter not stated in the title30 June 2017Gifts · Hospitality · Travel · Meetings (194 rows read) · Gifts · Hospitality · Travel · Meetings (74 rows read) · Meetings (not read) · Gifts · Hospitality · Travel · Meetings (38 rows read) · Meetings (not read) · Gifts · Hospitality · Travel · Meetings (not read)
quarter not stated in the title8 July 2016Meetings (not read) · Gifts · Hospitality · Meetings (not read) · Travel · Meetings (not read) · Gifts · Hospitality · Meetings (not read) · Travel · Meetings (not read) · Gifts · Hospitality · Meetings (not read) · Travel · Meetings (not read) · Gifts · Hospitality · Meetings (190 rows read) · Travel
quarter not stated in the title15 October 2015Meetings (not read) · Gifts · Hospitality · Meetings (not read) · Travel · Meetings (not read) · Gifts · Hospitality · Meetings (not read) · Travel · Meetings (not read) · Gifts · Hospitality · Meetings (not read) · Travel · Meetings (not read) · Gifts · Gifts · Hospitality · Meetings (95 rows read) · Travel

Most recorded counterparts

Counted by rows in the meetings files, with the counterpart cell exactly as the department wrote it. The same organisation written two ways is two lines here; nothing is merged by resemblance.

Counterpart, as recordedMeetingsFirstLatest
Universities UK615 September 20176 September 2023
Russell Group4712 July 20186 February 2023
Association of Colleges294 December 20188 March 2023
NASUWT2718 April 201817 November 2022
Catholic Education Service238 January 201812 July 2023
Church of England2227 November 201728 June 2022
National Education Union217 March 201813 July 2023
Confederation of School Trusts1917 October 201813 September 2023
Office for Students1922 October 201818 May 2023
Teach First1816 November 201722 March 2022
Confederation of School Trusts, Association of School and College Leaders, National Association of Headteachers1721 January 202114 June 2021
National Union of Students1627 November 201716 June 2021
University and College Union161 November 20177 February 2022
Association of Directors of Children's Services151 July 202018 May 2023
Education union leaders (National Association of HeadTeachers, Association of School and College Leaders, National Association of Schoolmasters and Union of Women Teachers, National Education Union)159 January 202323 March 2023
Exams Taskforce with Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation, Exam Boards, Unions and Sector representatives1517 August 202022 September 2020
Local Government Association1524 October 201815 March 2023
Student Loan Company1415 January 201930 September 2020
Universities and Colleges Admissions Service1420 March 202025 July 2023
Philip Augar1315 February 201817 July 2023

Recorded meetings, most recent 300

DateMinisterMetPurpose, as recordedFile
28 September 2023Nick GibbNational Association of Schoolmasters and Union of Women Teachers (NASUWT)To discuss performance measure changesCSV
26 September 2023David JohnstonNasenTo discuss the organisation's work as an introduction following the Ministerial reshuffleCSV
26 September 2023David JohnstonContactTo discuss the organisation's work as an introduction following the Ministerial reshuffleCSV
25 September 2023Gillian KeeganSouth Devon Headteachers roundtableTo discuss the priorities of headteachers in Totnes and South DevonCSV
25 September 2023Nick GibbThe Education Endownment FoundationTo discuss the accelerator fund and the potential programmes on the list for investmentCSV
22 September 2023Diana BarranSir Roger TaylorTo discuss the Indonesian Ministry's approach to safeguarding and school inspectionsCSV
22 September 2023Robert HalfonUniversity College LondonTo discuss the impact of Artificial Intelligence on educationCSV
21 September 2023Gillian KeeganThe Russell GroupTo discuss current priorities for the Russell Group Universities and Higher Education more widelyCSV
21 September 2023Diana BarranNational Governance AssociationTo discuss the National Governance Association's awards and work on school governanceCSV
20 September 2023Gillian KeeganFormer Chief Commercial Officer of NHS EnglandTo discuss delivery of the Secretary of State's prioritiesCSV
20 September 2023David JohnstonNewton EuropeTo discuss the Delivering Better Value programme.CSV
20 September 2023Diana BarranSir Martyn OliverTo discuss the school system and school inspectionsCSV
20 September 2023Diana BarranLondon Metropolitan UniversityTo discuss the Government's response to the Higher Education reform consultationCSV
20 September 2023Robert HalfonHomeServeTo discuss increasing apprenticeships among Small and Mid-size EnterprisesCSV
19 September 2023Diana BarranBuckinghamshire New UniversityTo discuss the Government's response to the Higher Education reform consultationCSV
19 September 2023Diana BarranEducation UnionsTo discuss Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete in school buildingsCSV
19 September 2023Robert HalfonT Level Ambassador NetworkTo discuss recruitment, employer awareness and engagement, reward and recognitionCSV
19 September 2023Robert HalfonCast ConsultancyTo discuss work on the Industrial Training Board ReviewCSV
18 September 2023Gillian KeeganRAAC Response Unions roundtable (Unite, Unison, National Education Union, National Association of Head Teachers, National Association of Schoolmasters Union of Women Teachers, Association of School and College Leaders (ASCL), GMB, Community)To discuss the response to Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated ConcreteCSV
18 September 2023David JohnstonRepresentatives from SpectraTo discuss Children's Social Care reforms with care experienced peopleCSV
14 September 2023Gillian KeeganUniversity of BoltonTo discuss Higher Education reform and the government's ambitions to tackle low quality provision in Higher EducationCSV
14 September 2023David JohnstonJosh MacAlisterTo discuss views on Children's Social Care reformsCSV
14 September 2023Diana BarranSomerset LATo discuss the academisation process in SomersetCSV
14 September 2023Diana BarranLeeds Trinity UniversityTo discuss the Government's response to the Higher Education reform consultationCSV
14 September 2023Diana BarranUniversity of BoltonTo discuss the Government's response to the Higher Education reform consultationCSV
13 September 2023Diana BarranConfederation of School TrustsTo discuss Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete in school buildingsCSV
13 September 2023Diana BarranIndependent Schools CouncilTo discuss issues affecting independent schoolsCSV
13 September 2023Nick GibbLearning with Parentsto discuss the work of the charity in supporting children's learning at homeCSV
13 September 2023Nick GibbCambridge University Press & AssessmentTo discuss maths mastery programmes and next steps on maths hubsCSV
12 September 2023Gillian KeeganChurch of England RepresentativesTo discuss the Church of England's 'Love Matters' report and its recommendations for supporting familiesCSV
12 September 2023David JohnstonCouncil for Disabled ChildrenTo discuss policy reforms. with young people with special educational needs and disabilitiesCSV
12 September 2023Diana BarranConfederation of School TrustsTo discuss Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete in school buildingsCSV
12 September 2023Nick GibbSchool of Education, La Trobe UniversityTo discuss education in AustrialiaCSV
12 September 2023Robert HalfonMake UKTo discuss manfacuring sector and apprenticeshipsCSV
11 September 2023Diana BarranUniversity of CambridgeIntroductory meeting with the new Vice ChancellorCSV
11 September 2023Diana BarranConfederation of School TrustsTo discuss Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete in school buildingsCSV
11 September 2023Diana BarranUniversity of NorthamptonTo discuss the Government's response to the Higher Education reform consultationCSV
11 September 2023Diana BarranFaculty AITo discuss Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete in school buildingsCSV
11 September 2023Robert HalfonTuring Institute, Kings College London, Maritime London, BMT Global, Society of Maritime Industries, Maritime UK, Maritime Skills Commission, Lloyds Register, UK Major Ports Group, Chamber of Shipping, Associated British Ports, Maersk, Carnival UK, Google Cloud, British Ports Association, Artemis Tech, Babcock, Citi GroupTo discuss the shipping industry as part of London Shipping WeekCSV
11 September 2023Robert HalfonHalesowen CollegeTo discuss funding issues had by the collegeCSV
8 September 2023Diana BarranConfederation of School TrustsTo discuss Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete in school buildingsCSV
7 September 2023David JohnstonNational Day Nurseries Association, Early Years Alliance, Professional Association for Childcare and Early YearsTo discuss the organisation's work as an introduction following the Ministerial reshuffleCSV
7 September 2023Diana BarranConfederation of School TrustsTo discuss Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete in school buildingsCSV
6 September 2023Diana BarranConfederation of School TrustsTo discuss Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete in school buildingsCSV
6 September 2023Robert HalfonUniversities UKTo discuss the Minister's upcoming appearance at Universities UK conferenceCSV
5 September 2023David JohnstonCo-Chairs, National Network of Parent Carer ForumsTo discuss the organisation's work as an introduction following the Ministerial reshuffleCSV
5 September 2023David JohnstonConfederation of School TrustsTo discuss the organisation's work as an introduction following the Ministerial reshuffleCSV
5 September 2023Nick GibbHis Majesty's Chief Inspector, OFSTEDTo discuss the performance at Ofsted as part of a regular catchupCSV
3 September 2023Diana BarranFaculty AITo discuss Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete in school buildingsCSV
2 September 2023Diana BarranFaculty AITo discuss Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete in school buildingsCSV
1 September 2023David JohnstonPresident, Association of Directors of Children's ServicesTo discuss the organisation's work as an introduction following the Ministerial reshuffleCSV
1 September 2023David JohnstonDirector, Council for Disabled ChildrenTo discuss the organisation's work as an introduction following the Ministerial reshuffleCSV
31 August 2023Diana BarranAcadamies Enterprise TrustTo discuss Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete in school buildingsCSV
31 August 2023Diana BarranConfederation of School TrustsTo discuss Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete in school buildingsCSV
31 August 2023Diana BarranDistribution Network OperatorsTo discuss Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete in school buildingsCSV
31 August 2023Nick GibbNational Education Union (NEU)To discuss Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete in school buildingsCSV
31 August 2023Nick GibbNational Association of Head Teachers (NAHT)To discuss Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete in school buildingsCSV
31 August 2023Nick GibbNational Association of Schoolmasters and Union of Women Teachers (NASUWT)To discuss Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete in school buildingsCSV
31 August 2023Nick GibbAssociation of School and College Leaders (ASCL)To discuss Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete in school buildingsCSV
30 August 2023Diana BarranCatholic Education Services and Church of EnglandTo discuss Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete in school buildingsCSV
30 August 2023Diana BarranAnglian WaterTo discuss Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete in school buildingsCSV
30 August 2023Diana BarranNorthumbrian WaterTo discuss Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete in school buildingsCSV
30 August 2023Diana BarranAffinity WaterTo discuss Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete in school buildingsCSV
24 August 2023Nick GibbNational Education Union (NEU)To discuss GCSE results following GCSE results dayCSV
24 August 2023Nick GibbNational Association of Schoolmasters and Union of Women Teachers (NASUWT)To discuss GCSE results following GCSE results dayCSV
24 August 2023Nick GibbConfederation of School Trusts (CST)To discuss GCSE results following GCSE results dayCSV
24 August 2023Nick GibbNational Association of Head Teachers (NAHT)To discuss GCSE results following GCSE results dayCSV
24 August 2023Nick GibbAssociation of School and College Leaders (ASCL)To discuss GCSE results following GCSE results dayCSV
24 August 2023Robert HalfonAssociation Of CollegesTo discuss GCSE Results following GCSE results dayCSV
23 August 2023Nick GibbOfqualTo discuss delivery at Ofqual as part of a regular catchupCSV
21 August 2023Gillian KeeganMayor of West MidlandsTo discuss new free schools in the West MidlandsCSV
21 August 2023Diana BarranQuantock Education TrustTo discuss Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete in school buildingsCSV
17 August 2023Gillian KeeganAssociation of Colleges (AoC)To discuss the A level, T level and BTEC resultsCSV
17 August 2023Gillian KeeganNational Education Union (NEU)To discuss the A level, T level and BTEC resultsCSV
17 August 2023Gillian KeeganAssociation of School and College Leaders (ASCL)To discuss the A level, T level and BTEC resultsCSV
17 August 2023Gillian KeeganNational Association of Schoolmasters Union of Women Teachers (NASUWT)To discuss the A level, T level and BTEC resultsCSV
11 August 2023Claire CoutinhoDirector - The National Federation of Tenant Management Organisations, Director - National Residential Landlords Association, Director - Arch Housing, Director - Barratt HomesTo discuss ways that landlords can support childminders.CSV
31 July 2023Claire CoutinhoSir Martin Narey and President, Association of Directors of Children's ServicesTo discuss implementation of Children's Social Care reforms.CSV
26 July 2023Claire CoutinhoConfederation of School TrustsTo discuss views on supporting attendance in schools and Special Educational Needs and Disability improvement planCSV
25 July 2023Robert HalfonUniversities and Colleges Admissions ServiceTo discuss the central portal through which all applications will be made including apprenticeships.CSV
24 July 2023Claire CoutinhoTriple PTo discuss views on ways to support parents with home learning.CSV
24 July 2023Claire CoutinhoCouncil for Disabled ChildrenTo discuss implementation of the Special Educational Needs and Disability improvement plan.CSV
20 July 2023Nick GibbAmbition InstitueTo discuss the National Centre for Computing Education (NCCE)CSV
20 July 2023Nick GibbUnisonTo discuss the use teaching assistants in schoolsCSV
20 July 2023Nick GibbRoundtable with parentsTo discuss suicide prevention on the national curriculumCSV
19 July 2023Gillian KeeganCreative Advisory Group Apprenticeships roundtableTo discuss how flexi-job apprenticeships can be integrated for the creative industriesCSV
19 July 2023Gillian KeeganThe sister and husband of Ruth Perry and the Executive Headteacher of Katesgrove and Southcote schoolsTo discuss the inspection at Caversham Primary School and OfstedCSV
19 July 2023Diana BarranEducation UnionsTo discuss the Regulatory and Commissioning ReviewCSV
19 July 2023Diana BarranParentkindTo discuss Parent Teacher AssociationsCSV
19 July 2023Nick GibbRoundtable with parentsTo discuss Relationships, Sex, Health and Education (RSHE) guidanceCSV
19 July 2023Nick GibbJust for Kids LawTo discuss the impact of excluding pupils on students.CSV
18 July 2023Diana BarranOak AcademyTo discuss Oak Academy's Aritficial Intelligence hackathonsCSV
18 July 2023Nick GibbRoundtable with expertsTo discuss suicide prevention on the national curriculumCSV
18 July 2023Robert HalfonUniversity of BoltonTo discuss comments made in the Minister's interview with LBCCSV
17 July 2023Gillian KeeganPhilip AugarTo discuss Higher Education reformCSV
17 July 2023Diana BarranThe Nelson TrustTo discuss support for children who are affected by parent custodial prison sentencesCSV
17 July 2023Diana BarranPhilip AugarTo discuss Higher Education reformCSV
13 July 2023Gillian KeeganNational Education UnionTo discuss funding for Further Education collegesCSV
13 July 2023Claire CoutinhoChange Talks, Cambridge University, Youth Sport Trust, Cambridge University, Jubilee Centre, Think EqualTo discuss ways in which we can support young people's mental wellbeing and resilience.CSV
13 July 2023Diana BarranSir Roger TaylorTo discuss Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete in school buildingsCSV
13 July 2023Diana BarranMistley Norman SchoolTo discuss Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete in school buildingsCSV
13 July 2023Nick GibbMick WalkerTo discuss national currriculum assessments policyCSV
12 July 2023Gillian KeeganMulti-Academy Trust roundtableTo discuss attendance in schools, and the strategies which are successful in supporting children and families with school attendanceCSV
12 July 2023Gillian KeeganNational Education Union (NEU), National Association of Schoolmasters Union of Women Teachers (NASUWT) Association of School and College Leaders (ASCL) and National Association of Headteachers (NAHT)To discuss the School Teachers Pay Review Body report for 2023-2024CSV
12 July 2023Diana BarranCatholic Education ServiceTo discuss issues relation to the provision of faith education in EnglandCSV
12 July 2023Diana BarranChurch of England Education OfficeTo discuss issues relation to the provision of faith education in EnglandCSV
12 July 2023Diana BarranInspiration Academy TrustTo discuss Hethersett AcademyCSV
12 July 2023Nick GibbNational Association of Schoolmasters and Union of Women Teachers (NASUWT)To discuss the teacher pay disputeCSV
11 July 2023Gillian KeeganMichael BarberTo discuss the Government's skills agendaCSV
11 July 2023Claire CoutinhoParentkind, September for Schools, West London Zone, Mumsnet, Public First, Reach Academy TrustTo discuss ways in which we can support parental engagement in their child's education.CSV
11 July 2023Diana BarranPalmarsh Primary SchoolTo provide support following the temporary closure of Palmarsh Primary SchoolCSV
11 July 2023Diana BarranWest London ZoneTo discuss actions that schools can take to improve attendanceCSV
11 July 2023Diana BarranProfessor Lucy EasthopeTo discuss the impact of school buildings on student safety and wellbeingCSV
11 July 2023Nick GibbChildren and Young People�s Mental Health CoalitionTo discuss children and young people's mental healthCSV
11 July 2023Nick GibbNational Careers Service (NCS)To discuss how the National Carrers Service could work with schools to help the development of young peopleCSV
10 July 2023Claire CoutinhoHomes for GoodTo discuss support from the charities sector for vulnerable children.CSV
10 July 2023Nick GibbBritish Schools in the Middle EastTo discuss developments in the Gulf Cooperation CouncilCSV
10 July 2023Nick GibbSteed EducationTo discuss international teacher recruitmentCSV
10 July 2023Nick GibbAthena Learning TrustTo discuss the implementation of phonics at Athena Trust, an Australian TrustCSV
10 July 2023Nick GibbElena DouglasTo discuss education policies in Australia and share learnings from the UKCSV
10 July 2023Robert HalfonShrewsbury Colleges GroupTo discuss qualifications and T Level Industry PlacementsCSV
6 July 2023Nick GibbAssociation�of School and College LeadersTo discuss performance measure changesCSV
5 July 2023Diana BarranSir Anthony SeldonTo discuss AI in education, including DfE work and the Bourne Epsom ProtocolCSV
5 July 2023Diana BarranCare for Children and Armenian Government delegatesTo discuss reform in children in careCSV
5 July 2023Diana BarranRuth Strauss FoundationTo discuss parental pre-bereavement emotional support for childrenCSV
4 July 2023Diana BarranThe Open UniversityTo discuss the Lifelong Learning BillCSV
4 July 2023Robert HalfonMaths to 18 Expert Advisory GroupTo listen to the Expert Advisory Group's reflections and provide his viewsCSV
3 July 2023Gillian KeeganCandidates for His Majesty's Chief Inspector positionTo meet the prospective candidates for His Majesty's Chief Inspector of SchoolsCSV
3 July 2023Claire CoutinhoExeter UniversityTo discuss the implementation of the Freedom of Speech Bill.CSV
3 July 2023Diana BarranCandidates for His Majesty's Chief Inspector of Schools positionTo discuss the role of His Majesty's Chief Inspector of SchoolsCSV
3 July 2023Diana BarranBirbeck UniversityTo discuss the Lifelong Learning BillCSV
3 July 2023Nick GibbRountable with headteachers from BosworthTo discuss teacher recruitment and retentionCSV
29 June 2023Gillian KeeganSheffield Hallam UniversityTo discuss priorities within Higher EducationCSV
29 June 2023Gillian KeeganSheffield Hallam University degree apprenticeships roundtableTo listen to current students and academics supporting them on their experience of degree apprenticeshipsCSV
29 June 2023Nick GibbActive PartnershipsTo discuss school sportCSV
28 June 2023Nick GibbNational Institute of Teaching (NIoT)To discuss the cost of their initial teacher training (ITT) programmeCSV
28 June 2023Robert HalfonThe Brilliant ClubTo discuss the skills and vocational education landscapeCSV
28 June 2023Robert HalfonReaseheath CollegeTo discuss the college's fundingCSV
28 June 2023Robert HalfonEdward Peck, Student Support ChampionTo discuss the Lived Experience for Action Right Now NetworkCSV
27 June 2023Gillian KeeganCandidates for the next His Majesty's Chief Inspector of SchoolsTo meet with the candidates for the next Chief Inspector of Schools at OfstedCSV
27 June 2023Nick GibbCandidates for the next His Majesty's Chief Inspector of SchoolsTo meet with the candidates for the next Chief Inspector of Schools at OfstedCSV
27 June 2023Claire CoutinhoUnion of Jewish StudentsTo discuss the implementation of the Freedom of Speech ActCSV
27 June 2023Diana BarranNational Institute of TeachingTo discuss the Multi Academy Trust CEO development programmeCSV
26 June 2023Gillian KeeganMental health roundtable (Children's Mental Health NHS England, Children and Young People's Mental Health NHS England, Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust, City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council, Durham County Council, Gipsy Hill Federation, Myerscough College, Portsmouth City Council, Wales High School Rotherham, Grace Academy Solihull, National Children's Bureau)To listen to expert views from across the sector on mental health and wellbeing in schools, and hear feedback on the current support programmeCSV
26 June 2023Gillian KeeganDFN Project SearchTo discuss supported internshipsCSV
26 June 2023Nick GibbRoundtable with primary school headteachersTo discuss school fundingCSV
26 June 2023Claire CoutinhoDFN Charitable FoundationTo discuss the ways in which the government can support children with special educational needs and disability, and their familiesCSV
23 June 2023Diana BarranUnity Schools PartnershipTo discuss the priorities of the Unity Schools PartnershipCSV
22 June 2023Robert HalfonThe Russell GroupTo discuss the marking boycott at universitiesCSV
22 June 2023Robert HalfonUniversities UKTo discuss the marking boycott at universitiesCSV
21 June 2023Diana BarranQueen St GroupTo discuss a wide range of priorities for the trust inluding the Regulatory and Commissioning Review and attendanceCSV
21 June 2023Diana BarranShaw TrustTo discuss provision for young people in the care systemCSV
20 June 2023Gillian KeeganLesley ReganTo discuss the gender questioning guidance for schoolsCSV
20 June 2023Robert HalfonLifelong Loan Entitlement Ministerial Steering GroupTo discuss with stakeholders the Lifelong Learning (Higher Education Fee Limits) BillCSV
19 June 2023Claire CoutinhoEarly EducationTo disuss reforms to support families with childcare and home learningCSV
19 June 2023Claire CoutinhoNational Day Nursey AssicationTo hear views on implementation of childcare reform deliveryCSV
19 June 2023Diana BarranReach2 Academy TrustTo host a Pupil Parliament for Reach2 pupilsCSV
15 June 2023Gillian KeeganNottingham School TrustTo discuss major incident in Nottingham involving a school employeeCSV
15 June 2023Robert HalfonUnion of Jewish StudentsTo discuss the National Union Of StudentsCSV
14 June 2023Gillian KeeganUniversity of NottinghamTo discuss major incident in Nottingham involving studentsCSV
14 June 2023Nick GibbParentkindTo discuss the views of parents in education.CSV
14 June 2023Claire CoutinhoBroadening Educational PathwaysTo hear views on how BEP supports looked after children with educationCSV
14 June 2023Diana BarranConfederation of School TrustsTo discuss multi-academy trust policy including the Regulatory and Commissioning ReviewCSV
14 June 2023Diana BarranSector representatives roundtable (Association of School and College Leaders, Bishop Fleming, Catholi Education Service, Church of England Education Office, Confederation of School Trusts, Institute of School Business Leadership, National Association of Head Teachers, National Governance Association)To discuss Education and Skills Funding Agency financial oversight with sector representativesCSV
14 June 2023Diana BarranTrust CEO roundtable (Delta Academies Trust, ARK Schools, Star Academies , Bradford Diocesan Academies Trust (BDAT), Our Lady of the Magnificat Multi-Academy, Great Heights Academy Trust, Olive Academies , Skinners' Academy, Alec Reed Academy)To discuss Education and Skills Funding Agency financial oversight with academy trust CEOsCSV
13 June 2023Nick GibbAcademies Enterprise TrustTo discuss qualifications and assessmentCSV
12 June 2023Nick GibbHead of Modern Languages, Westminster SchoolTo discuss teaching of Arabic languageCSV
12 June 2023Diana BarranChurch of England representativesTo discuss matters relating to departmental policy in Chruch of England schoolsCSV
12 June 2023Diana BarranBritish Chambers of CommerceTo discuss the Lifelong Learning BillCSV
8 June 2023Gillian KeeganRoundtable with Liverpool business leaders and academicsTo discuss local priorities within the skills agendaCSV
8 June 2023Diana BarranCareers EnglandTo discuss the Lifelong Learning BillCSV
8 June 2023Diana BarranThe Careers & Enterprise CompanyTo discuss the Lifelong Learning BillCSV
7 June 2023Gillian KeeganThe sister and husband of Ruth Perry and the Executive Headteacher of Katesgrove and Southcote schoolsTo discuss the inspection at Caversham Primary School and OfstedCSV
7 June 2023Nick GibbSport Leaders Qualifications.to discuss School SportCSV
7 June 2023Nick GibbForum with Headteachers from High PeakTo discuss the priorities of headteachers in High PeakCSV
7 June 2023Robert HalfonThe Salon Employers� AssociationTo discuss hairdressing apprenticeshipsCSV
7 June 2023Diana BarranThe Manufacturers OrganisationTo discuss the Lifelong Learning BillCSV
7 June 2023Diana BarranStaffordshire UniversityTo discuss the Lifelong Learning BillCSV
6 June 2023Robert HalfonProfessor of Social Mobility at the University of ExeterTo discuss a tutoring programme run by the University and Minister Halfon's National Education Opportinities Network Symposium Speech.CSV
5 June 2023Nick GibbAssociation of School and College Leaders (ASCL)To discuss the National Tutoring Programme.CSV
5 June 2023Nick GibbJim Anderson, University of LondonTo discuss teaching of Arabic languageCSV
5 June 2023Claire CoutinhoFirst Bridge CentreTo hear views on the priorities of supporting children with autismCSV
5 June 2023Claire CoutinhoNational Youth Advocacy Service and CoramTo discuss potential reforms to support youth advocacy and child rightsCSV
2 June 2023Claire CoutinhoUniversity of OxfordTo hear views on implementation of Freedom of Speech ActCSV
25 May 2023Gillian KeeganSecondary Headteacher Reference GroupTo update Headteachers on departmental work and answer questions relating to schoolsCSV
25 May 2023Nick GibbWandle Learning TrustTo discuss teaching of phonicsCSV
25 May 2023Nick GibbPearsonTo discuss school examsCSV
25 May 2023Nick GibbJerry Clay Academyto discuss the context of this schoolCSV
24 May 2023Gillian KeeganMumsnetTo answer website user questions for streaming, particularly on childcare reformCSV
24 May 2023Nick GibbAlasdiar HendersonTo discuss the Relationship, Sex and Health Education (RSHE) guidanceCSV
24 May 2023Robert HalfonUniversities UKTo discuss a range of priorities including the Teachers Pension Scheme, the financial sustainability of Higher Education, student mental health, international students, the Lifelong Learning Entitlement and results weekCSV
24 May 2023Diana BarranSunderland CollegeTo discuss the Lifelong Learning BillCSV
24 May 2023Diana BarranNottingham Trent UniversityTo discuss the Lifelong Learning BillCSV
23 May 2023Gillian KeeganThe sister and husband of Ruth Perry and the Executive Headteacher of Katesgrove and Southcote schoolsTo discuss the inspection at Caversham Primary School and OfstedCSV
23 May 2023Diana BarranNational Institute of TeachingTo discuss the Multi Academy Trust CEO development programmeCSV
23 May 2023Diana BarranNewcastle UniversityTo discuss the Lifelong Learning BillCSV
22 May 2023Gillian KeeganPatrick Jenkins, Deputy Editor of the Financial TimesTo discuss matters relating to the skills agendaCSV
22 May 2023Gillian KeeganThe Three Dads Walking'To discuss incorporating suicide prevention into the Relationships, Sex and Health Education (RSHE) curriculumCSV
22 May 2023Gillian KeeganThe Open UniversityTo discuss the Lifelong Loan Entitlement, quality of provision and degree apprenticeshipsCSV
22 May 2023Nick GibbGeographic AssociationTo discuss the Georgraphy curriculumCSV
22 May 2023Nick GibbNational Literacy TrustTo discuss support libraries in Primary SchoolsCSV
22 May 2023Claire CoutinhoAssociation of Educational PsychologistsTo discuss the role of Educational Psychologists in special educational needs and disability reformsCSV
22 May 2023Diana BarranBath Spa UniversityTo discuss the Lifelong Learning BillCSV
18 May 2023Gillian KeeganBritish Chamber of Commerce SingaporeTo discuss the role of professional bodies and standards in promoting lifelong learning in SingaporeCSV
18 May 2023Nick GibbJewish Leadership CouncilTo listen to concerns of the organisation regarding issue affecting te Jewish Community and their schoolsCSV
18 May 2023Claire CoutinhoAnne-Marie ConnellyTo hear views on support for care leavers and delivery of Stable Homes, Built on LoveCSV
18 May 2023Claire CoutinhoAssociation of Directors of Children's ServicesIntroductory meeting with the incoming president of the ADCSCSV
18 May 2023Robert HalfonOffice for StudentsTo discuss the reappointment of three Non Executive Director members to the Office of Students BoardCSV
17 May 2023Nick GibbPE and Sport RoundtableTo discuss physical education and sport in schoolsCSV
17 May 2023Nick GibbNational Modern Languages School Centered Initial Teacher Training (SCITT)To discuss teaching training for language teachersCSV
17 May 2023Claire CoutinhoJonathan Scott-LeeTo discuss mental health support for childrenCSV
17 May 2023Robert HalfonMultiverseTo discuss how they could promote Ministerial priortiesCSV
17 May 2023Diana BarranPublic FirstTo discuss multi-academy trust policyCSV
16 May 2023Nick GibbSutton TrustTo discuss disadvantage and social mobility in schoolsCSV
16 May 2023Nick GibbCommon Sense MediaTo discuss the impact of advancing tech on young people.CSV
16 May 2023Claire CoutinhoBecome CharityTo hear views on government support for looked after children and care leaversCSV
16 May 2023Claire CoutinhoAutistica CharityTo hear views on government support for children with autismCSV
16 May 2023Diana BarranRose LuckinTo discuss the potential opportunities and benefits of artificial intelligence in educationCSV
15 May 2023Robert HalfonUniversity Alliance roundtableTo discuss nursing apprenticeships, degree apprenticeships and the Lifelong Learning EntitlementCSV
12 May 2023Diana BarranAssociation of Directors of Children's ServicesTo discuss elective home education dataCSV
12 May 2023Diana BarranAssociation of Directors of Children's ServicesTo discuss elective home education dataCSV
11 May 2023Diana BarranFalcon Education Academies TrustTo discuss the operations of Falcon TrustCSV
9 May 2023Gillian KeeganEducation Endowment FoundationTo understand the role of the Education Endowment Foundation and their plans for the future in relation to the Department for EducationCSV
9 May 2023Gillian KeeganTees Valley MayorTo discuss the Northern School of Art and Further EducationCSV
9 May 2023Nick GibbHeadteachers in the Lancashire AreaTo discuss the priorities of headteachers in LancashireCSV
9 May 2023Diana BarranTransgender TrendTo discuss the gender questioning guidanceCSV
9 May 2023Diana BarranUNESCO Assistant Director-General for EducationTo discuss plans for education at COP28CSV
8 May 2023Diana BarranDubai CaresTo discuss plans for education at COP28CSV
4 May 2023Diana BarranMichael BarberTo discuss departmental deliveryCSV
4 May 2023Diana BarranFalcon Education Academies TrustTo discuss the schools in Falcon Education Academies TrustCSV
3 May 2023Nick GibbEducation Endowment Foundation (EEF)To discuss recent activity at the foundationCSV
3 May 2023Diana BarranRoger TaylorTo discuss the potential opportunities and benefits of artificial intelligence in educationCSV
2 May 2023Gillian KeeganEquality and Human Rights CommissionTo discuss the development of gender questioning guidance for schoolsCSV
2 May 2023Nick GibbOutwood Grange Academies TrustTo discuss Key Stage 2 National Curriculum testsCSV
2 May 2023Diana BarranBoston Consulting GroupTo discuss BCG analysis on a multi-academy trust 'premium'CSV
27 April 2023Nick GibbElevate Multi Academy TrustTo discuss the academisation of smaller schoolsCSV
27 April 2023Diana BarranNick WellerTo discuss the Regulatory and Commissioning ReviewCSV
27 April 2023Diana BarranNuroleTo discuss Multi Academy Trust Trustee recruitment policy opportunityCSV
26 April 2023Gillian KeeganBusiness Representatives Organisations (B5) Senior LeadersTo provide an update on departmental priorities which relate to businesses and discuss work on the skills needed for the modern workforceCSV
26 April 2023Gillian KeeganNational Down Syndrome Policy GroupTo discuss National Down Syndrome Policy Group's work on pupil characteristics in the School CensusCSV
26 April 2023Gillian KeeganChurch of England representativesTo discuss matters relating to departmental policy in Chruch of England schoolsCSV
26 April 2023Nick GibbUniversity College LondonTo discuss the work of their various programmes to improve education.CSV
26 April 2023Nick GibbDaniel WillinghamTo discuss Key Stage 2 Reading comprehensionCSV
26 April 2023Claire CoutinhoFinley MorrisTo hear views on delivery of families policyCSV
26 April 2023Robert HalfonEast Kent College PrincipalsTo discuss funding in the further education sectorCSV
26 April 2023Diana BarranTom Nixon, Lucy Heller, Julia BlackTo discuss artificial intelligence in educationCSV
25 April 2023Gillian KeeganFurther Education Sussex Principals and CEOsTo discuss Further Education Sussex's work and the local collaboration between FE collegesCSV
25 April 2023Gillian KeeganMichael BarberTo discuss delivery of the skills agendaCSV
25 April 2023Nick GibbChristine CounsellTo discuss ideas around curriculumCSV
25 April 2023Robert HalfonSpeakers for SchoolsTo discuss their work in promoting universal work experience for young peopleCSV
25 April 2023Diana BarranEducation Policy InstituteTo discuss general education policy including in relation to schoolsCSV
24 April 2023Gillian KeeganCatholic Education Service representativesTo discuss matters related to departmental policy in Catholic schoolsCSV
24 April 2023Nick GibbFischer Family FoundationTo discuss their programmes to improve reading.CSV
24 April 2023Claire CoutinhoPresident of the Family DivisionTo discuss family law policyCSV
24 April 2023Claire CoutinhoYouth Endowment FundTo discuss support for vulnerable childrenCSV
24 April 2023Claire CoutinhoAnthony FinkelsteinTo discuss using data to support the work of social workersCSV
24 April 2023Diana BarranRoundtable held by Education Policy InstituteTo discuss the future of the Multi Academy Trust modelCSV
24 April 2023Diana BarranRoundtable held by London School of EconomicsTo discuss multi-academy trust regulationCSV
19 April 2023Diana BarranSafelivesTo discuss Safelives Relationships and Sex Education (RSE) and Safe Young Lives researchCSV
18 April 2023Gillian KeeganPeter LamplTo discuss social mobility, and the work of the Sutton Trust and Education Endowment FoundationCSV
18 April 2023Gillian KeeganFamily of Arthur Labinjo-HughesTo discuss the 'Stable Homes, Built on Love' report and other matters pertaining to child protection and safeguardingCSV
18 April 2023Nick GibbAssociation of British Schools Overseas (AoBSO)To discuss British schools overseas.CSV
18 April 2023Nick GibbJulian Lloyd WebberTo discuss music education.CSV
18 April 2023Nick GibbEngineering Professors CouncilTo discuss ways of getting students to student engineeringCSV
17 April 2023Diana BarranTom Nixon, Lucy Heller, Julia BlackTo discuss artificial intelligence in educationCSV
13 April 2023Nick GibbCapitaTo discuss outstanding issues with Key Stage 2 AssessmentCSV
12 April 2023Diana BarranConfederation of School TrustsTo discuss the Regulatory and Commissioning ReviewCSV
4 April 2023Diana BarranNational Citizen Service TrustTo discuss NCS work on civic engagement and citizenship educationCSV
3 April 2023Claire CoutinhoEarly Years Stakeholder Roundtable (Sheringham Nursery, Northamptonshire Local Authority, Imagination Childcare, Hopscotch Childcare, The Mead Trust, LEYF, Kids Planet Day Nursery, Busy Bees, Bright Horizons)To discuss potential reforms to the Early Years Foundation Stage frameworkCSV
30 March 2023Nick GibbPrimary headteacher reference groupTo gather feedback on emerging educational policy and to raise any general concernsCSV
30 March 2023Nick GibbCentre for Social JusticeTo discuss foundational skills in primary educationCSV
30 March 2023Nick GibbClever Minds Education LtdTo discuss improving Maths education in South AfricaCSV
30 March 2023Claire CoutinhoNeurodiversity in BusinessIntroductory meeting for the Minister to learn about the work of Neurodiversity in BusinessCSV
30 March 2023Diana BarranAssociation of Directors of Childrens ServicesMeeting to discuss the quality of Elective Home Education Data and proposed plans for publicationCSV
30 March 2023Diana BarranArtificial Intelligence Roundtable (Julia Black, Wayne Holmes, Tom Nixon, Lucy Heller, Dan Moynihan)Meeting to discuss Artificial Intelligence in educationCSV
29 March 2023Gillian KeeganFreedom of Speech roundtable (Julius Grower, Toby Young, Eric Kaufmann, Iain Mansfield, Bryn Harris)To discuss the Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) BillCSV
29 March 2023Nick GibbUniversity College LondonTo discuss Mandarian Excellence Programme.CSV
29 March 2023Claire CoutinhoJanet WalkerTo engage with the forthcoming report from the Archbishops’ Commission on Families and HouseholdsCSV
29 March 2023Claire CoutinhoWhat Works for Early Intervention and Children’s Social CareTo discuss the strategy and key projects of the newly merged organisation.CSV
29 March 2023Diana BarranEducation and Skills Funding Agency and Financial Oversight Simplification advisory group (Dan Moynihan, Paul Tarn, Hamid Patel, Mark Vickers, Phil Cosby, Tom Leverage, Richard Sheriff)Meeting to discuss potential improvement options to the financial oversight framework requirementsCSV
29 March 2023Diana BarranEducation and Skills Funding Agency and Financial Oversight Simplification advisory group (Hayley Dunn, Pamela Tuckett, Christine Fischer, Leora Cruddas, Ian Hartwright, Emma Knights, Stephen Morales, Robyn Ford)Meeting to discuss potential improvement options to the financial oversight framework requirementsCSV
28 March 2023Nick GibbSecondary Headteacher Reference GroupTo gather feedback on emerging educational policy and to raise any general concernsCSV
28 March 2023Claire CoutinhoMonitoring providers roundtable (London Grid for Learning, Lightspeed, RM, Netsweeper, Senso, Smoothwall, UK Safer Internet CentreTo gather insight from filtering and monitoring providers as part of our wider programme of work to support schools and colleges to meet their statutory duties as set out in Keeping Children Safe In EducationCSV
28 March 2023Robert HalfonNational Association of Schoolmasters and Union of Women TeachersTo discuss Further Education college pay, BTECs and mental health in further educationCSV
27 March 2023Gillian KeeganKay Burley, Broadcaster at Sky NewsLunch to discuss matters pertaining to politics and educationCSV
27 March 2023Nick GibbInstitute of PhysicsTo discuss issues in physics educationCSV
27 March 2023Nick GibbThe National Centre for Computing Education, Cambridge Assessment and the Chartered Institute for IT England and WalesTo discuss computing qualificationsCSV
27 March 2023Nick GibbWigmore Hall representativesTo discuss the governments approach to supporting Music educationCSV
23 March 2023Gillian KeeganEducation union leaders (National Association of HeadTeachers, Association of School and College Leaders, National Association of Schoolmasters and Union of Women Teachers, National Education Union)To discuss ongoing industrial relationsCSV
23 March 2023Nick GibbEducation union leaders (National Association of HeadTeachers, Association of School and College Leaders, National Association of Schoolmasters and Union of Women Teachers, National Education Union)To discuss ongoing industrial relationsCSV
23 March 2023Claire CoutinhoTineyTo discuss the impact of the Spring Budget with Childcare stakeholdersCSV
22 March 2023Gillian KeeganEducation union leaders (National Association of HeadTeachers, Association of School and College Leaders, National Association of Schoolmasters and Union of Women Teachers, National Education Union)To discuss ongoing industrial relationsCSV
22 March 2023Nick GibbTeacher Reference GroupTo gather feedback on emerging educational policy and discuss prioritiesCSV
22 March 2023Nick GibbEducation union leaders (National Association of HeadTeachers, Association of School and College Leaders, National Association of Schoolmasters and Union of Women Teachers, National Education Union)To discuss ongoing industrial relationsCSV
22 March 2023Diana BarranNational Network of Parent Carer Forums (NNPCF)Meeting to discuss the Regulatory and Commissioning ReviewCSV
22 March 2023Diana BarranRob Tarn and Tracey CleverlyMeeting to discuss the Regulatory and Commissioning ReviewCSV
21 March 2023Gillian KeeganEducation union leaders (National Association of HeadTeachers, Association of School and College Leaders, National Association of Schoolmasters and Union of Women Teachers, National Education Union)To discuss ongoing industrial relationsCSV
21 March 2023Nick GibbEducation union leaders (National Association of HeadTeachers, Association of School and College Leaders, National Association of Schoolmasters and Union of Women Teachers, National Education Union)To discuss ongoing industrial relationsCSV
21 March 2023Claire CoutinhoCouncil for Disabled Children. Plus young people (not named)To discuss issues relating to Special Educational Needs and Disabilities with the young people of FLARE (Department for Education’s national young Special Educational Needs and Disabilities advisory group)CSV
21 March 2023Claire CoutinhoNational Panel, Susan TranterTo discuss the panel’s draft report into phase two of their Doncaster Hesley review, ahead of publication in April.CSV

Meetings files not read

What this does not establish

A recorded meeting establishes that the department published a line saying the minister met the counterpart named, on the date given, for the purpose stated. It does not establish what was said, who asked for the meeting, or what followed. Gifts, hospitality and travel are linked above from the department’s own files and are not read into rows. The names are the department’s own strings and are not resolved to any person or company on this site by resemblance.

Source: Department for Education’s transparency publications on GOV.UK, each linked above. Open Government Licence v3. Back to all departments.