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DfE Digital, Data and Technology retweeted
Department for Education
@educationgovuk21 Aug 2023
We know childcare costs can be a challenge. From April 2024 we’re increasing the number of working parents who can get help with childcare costs, starting with 15 hours for eligible working parents of 2-year-olds. Apply for your code before 31 August: childcarechoices.gov.uk
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GDS@GDSTeam15 Aug 2023
We’re going to be making some small design changes to the @GOVUK homepage layout. These changes are based on site usage data, bringing the most used elements such as the search bar and ‘Featured’ section higher up the page 👇
Screenshot of the mobile version of the GOV.UK homepage where the search field is above the ‘Popular on GOV.UK’ section.

ALT Screenshot of the mobile version of the GOV.UK homepage where the search field is above the ‘Popular on GOV.UK’ section.

Screenshot of the mobile version of the GOV.UK homepage where the ‘Featured’ section is above the ‘Government activity’ section.

ALT Screenshot of the mobile version of the GOV.UK homepage where the ‘Featured’ section is above the ‘Government activity’ section.

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Department for Education
@educationgovuk15 Aug 2023
Degree apprenticeships enable you to earn while you learn and gain industry experience. They're available in a range of industries, including advanced fields such as space engineering @SpaceParkLeic. Find out how an apprenticeship can boost your career: skillsforlife.campaign.gov.u…
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GDS@GDSTeam10 Aug 2023
We’ve overhauled the way government publishers can add images to their content. This saves publishers time while making content more engaging for our users. Read all about it in our new blog post: insidegovuk.blog.gov.uk/2023…

Making it easier to add images on GOV.UK

We’ve reduced the time and effort it takes to publish content with images on GOV.UK. Here’s why and how we did it.

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DfE Digital, Data and Technology retweeted
UK Prime Minister
@10DowningStreet10 Aug 2023
AI will transform our lives and improve our public services. We are investing billions to make sure we unleash its full potential safely and securely, ensuring our place as a global science & tech superpower.
5 ways we are using AI to grow the economy. 1. Invested £100m in our AI foundation model taskforce. 2. Announced the first major global AI safety summit hosted in the UK this autumn. 3. Invested £2.5 billion in AI since 2014. 4. Published our principles-based approach to AI regulation. 5. Investing hundreds of millions in research, training and scholarships.

ALT 5 ways we are using AI to grow the economy. 1. Invested £100m in our AI foundation model taskforce. 2. Announced the first major global AI safety summit hosted in the UK this autumn. 3. Invested £2.5 billion in AI since 2014. 4. Published our principles-based approach to AI regulation. 5. Investing hundreds of millions in research, training and scholarships.

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As the UK prepares to host the first AI Safety Summit this year, @matthewclifford and @JonathanBlackUK have been appointed as Prime Minister's Representatives to rally leading nations, companies and experts ahead of the event.
White text on black background reading: The UK's AI Safety Summit. Leading experts Matt Clifford & Jonathan Black announced as Prime Minister's Representatives.

ALT White text on black background reading: The UK's AI Safety Summit. Leading experts Matt Clifford & Jonathan Black announced as Prime Minister's Representatives.

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shecancodehq@SheCanCodeHQ7 Aug 2023
We sat down with Monica Norman, Technical Programme Manager, to chat about her journey into #tech, the incredible projects she's involved in, and her career advice for other #womenintech💛 Read more here: rb.gy/0igpp #shecancode #stem #techwomen #diversityintech
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Department for Education
@educationgovuk7 Aug 2023
Exam results are right around the corner. Could an apprenticeship be the right next step for you? Here's everything you need to know 👇

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Department for Education
@educationgovuk4 Aug 2023
Thinking about your next steps after GCSEs? T Levels include a 45-day industry placement giving you valuable workplace experience. Caleb, Sean, Raul and Anastasia tell us about their brilliant placement at Lloyds Banking Group @LBGplc 👇 #ExamResults2023
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DWP Digital
@DWPDigital3 Aug 2023
What does your job involve? .@womenintechuk spoke with Jane Kenny, Lead Delivery and IT Service Manager at DWP Digital, to find out the answer! Read the full interview now ⬇️ womenintech.co.uk/dwp-digita… #DigitalWithPurpose #WomenInTech

DWP Digital - Jane Kenny, Lead Delivery and IT Service Manager - Women in Technology

We interviewed Jane Kenny, Lead Delivery and IT Service Manager at DWP Digital on her experience and thoughts on women in tech.

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Department for Education
@educationgovuk2 Aug 2023
You have just three weeks left to submit your views on AI in education in our call for evidence. If you work in education we really want your views so please don't miss the chance to help shape the future, here 👇 ow.ly/j6vV50PjW9p
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Claire Coutinho
@ClaireCoutinho31 Jul 2023
This summer, 100,000s of children from low-income families will get a healthy meal and get active through our Holiday Activities & Food (HAF) Programme. I saw HAF in action at @SOLDoutdoors - with children getting stuck into rock climbing, orienteering, high ropes and more. – at Dorking, South East
Minister Coutinho with children in front of a rock climbing wall.

ALT Minister Coutinho with children in front of a rock climbing wall.

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📶 5G will be the cornerstone of a cutting-edge digital economy that boosts growth and accelerates British innovation. Government is launching a £40m fund to drive adoption of 5G and unlock new opportunities for communities, business and public services. gov.uk/government/publicatio…
A futuristic graphic showing services linked by lines. Text reads "Boosting UK Connectivity with £40 million for 5G Innovation Regions. Applications now open"

ALT A futuristic graphic showing services linked by lines. Text reads "Boosting UK Connectivity with £40 million for 5G Innovation Regions. Applications now open"

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Department for Education
@educationgovuk20 Jul 2023
We're widening access to apprenticeships, so that people of all ages can gain the skills they need to build a rewarding career. Find out more 👇 ow.ly/8sGi50PhjsA

6 ways we’re widening access to apprenticeships  

Since 2010 over 5.5 million apprentices have started their apprenticeship journey in a wide range of industries, from health to business, to engineering and beyond. We’re committed to making sure...

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Gillian Keegan@GillianKeegan15 Jul 2023
🌐 Fantastic that 40,000 young people will get to study or work abroad next academic year under the @TuringScheme_UK 🪜 We're determined to spread opportunity across the country, so I'm thrilled that 2/3 of placements are for students from disadvantaged backgrounds
Turing Scheme Over 40,000 young people will get the opportunity to study or work abroad in the next academic year Universities, colleges and schools will be awarded a share of almost £105 million Two-thirds of these opportunities will be taken by young people of disadvantaged backgrounds Placements will take place in 160 countries, including Tanzania, Fiji and Australia

ALT Turing Scheme Over 40,000 young people will get the opportunity to study or work abroad in the next academic year Universities, colleges and schools will be awarded a share of almost £105 million Two-thirds of these opportunities will be taken by young people of disadvantaged backgrounds Placements will take place in 160 countries, including Tanzania, Fiji and Australia

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George Freeman MP. FRGS. FRSA.
@MPGeorgeFreeman11 Jul 2023
The Norwich - Cambridge - Oxford - Reading #EastWestRail #InnovationCorridor is becoming a huge artery for the UK #LifeScience #BioScience & #MedTech sector. Great to see the @eastwestrail #OxCam Supercluster gaining traction 🔬🧬🧪🧑🏽‍🔬👩🏽‍💻🚈🌇🇬🇧👇 – at Camden Town, London
Chloe Smith@NorwichChloe11 Jul 2023
The life sciences sector is a driving force behind the UK's journey towards becoming a science superpower. I spoke to Dr Andy Williams, chair of the OxCam Supercluster board about how the sector can unlock new cures, boost economic growth, and improve quality of life for all🎥👇
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Lucy Frazer@lucyfrazer_4 Jul 2023
Maybe you missed it, especially with #Wimbledon starting, but yesterday we announced 22 experts that will help develop our Cultural Education Plan with @educationgovuk & @GillianKeegan But this is just 1 part of how we grow young people's interest in culture A thread 🧵 (1/10)
Tes magazine@tes3 Jul 2023
A panel of experts has been appointed by @educationgovuk to draw up a national plan to ensure that all pupils have access to ‘high-quality cultural education’ tes.com/magazine/news/genera…

DfE names experts working on ‘cultural education plan’

An academy trust chief, teachers and subject leads are part of a new expert panel tasked with giving all pupils access to a ‘high-quality cultural education’

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DfE Digital, Data and Technology retweeted
Department of Health and Social Care
@DHSCgovuk5 Jul 2023
The NHS touches the lives of us all. It has achieved so much over 75 years. We're ensuring it continues to thrive in the future through record investment in the workforce and infrastructure. #NHS75
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Gillian Keegan@GillianKeegan1 Jul 2023
Great to speak to @CityAM about the opportunities that AI technology presents in education and business, and our work to plug skills gaps through our training offers. #SkillsForGrowth cityam.com/lean-in-to-artifi…

'Lean in’ to artificial intelligence, education secretary urges firms

Businesses need to “lean in” to the power of artificial intelligence, education secretary Gillian Keegan has said.

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Gillian Keegan@GillianKeegan26 Jun 2023
Good mental wellbeing is fundamental to happy, healthy children who can engage with learning.   Today I chaired a roundtable alongside @ClaireCoutinho and leading experts to discuss how we can better promote and support mental wellbeing in our schools and colleges.
Education Secretary Gillian Keegan and Minister for Children and Families Claire Coutinho meeting with mental health experts

ALT Education Secretary Gillian Keegan and Minister for Children and Families Claire Coutinho meeting with mental health experts

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