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[Department for Education @educationgovuk]

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: https://t.co/NJGZ2hQm6L

[GDS @GDSTeam]

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 👇

[Department for Education @educationgovuk]

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:
https://t.co/afGGq71CL4

[GDS @GDSTeam]

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: https://t.co/e2p49hHA7I

[UK Prime Minister @10DowningStreet]

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.

[Department for Science, Innovation and Technology @SciTechgovuk]

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.

[shecancodehq @SheCanCodeHQ]

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: https://t.co/U12DqK0ofM

#shecancode #stem #techwomen #diversityintech

[Department for Education @educationgovuk]

Exam results are right around the corner.

Could an apprenticeship be the right next step for you?

Here's everything you need to know �Exam results are right around the corner.

Could an apprenticeship be the right next step for you?

Here's everything you need to know �Exam results are right around the corner.

Could an apprenticeship be the right next step for you?

Here's everything you need to know �Exam results are right around the corner.

Could an apprenticeship be the right next step for you?

Here's everything you need to know �Exam results are right around the corner.

Could an apprenticeship be the right next step for you?

Here's everything you need to know �Exam results are right around the corner.

Could an apprenticeship be the right next step for you?

Here's everything you need to know 👇

[Department for Education @educationgovuk]

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

[DWP Digital @DWPDigital]

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 ⬇️

https://t.co/11wK01seOK

#DigitalWithPurpose #WomenInTech

[Department for Education @educationgovuk]

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 👇
https://t.co/9n1NCJQOUQ

[Claire Coutinho @ClaireCoutinho]

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.

[Department for Science, Innovation and Technology @SciTechgovuk]

📶 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.

https://t.co/s9HqJ7y7mE

[Department for Education @educationgovuk]

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 👇

https://t.co/jUB2426fIB

[Gillian Keegan @GillianKeegan]

🌐 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

[George Freeman FRSA MP @MPGeorgeFreeman]

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 🔬🧬🧪🧑🏽‍🔬👩🏽‍💻🚈🌇🇬🇧👇

[Lucy Frazer @lucyfrazer_]

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)

[Department of Health and Social Care @DHSCgovuk]

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

[Gillian Keegan @GillianKeegan]

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 https://t.co/EH0QIpmTyN

[Gillian Keegan @GillianKeegan]

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.