Enforcement letters to independent schools

Published 3 October 2019
Last updated 14 October 2021 + show all updates

  1. Removed ‘Rabia Girls School: enforcement letter’. Added enforcement letters for: Acorn House College, TTD Gur, Rabia Girls and Boys School, Fusion College and Bnois Jerusalem Girls School.

  2. Removed ‘Promised Land Academy: enforcement letter’.

  3. Added enforcement letters for: Homeschool, Yeshivah Ohr Torah School and Promised Land Academy.

  4. Removed letters for Al-Ihsaan Community College, Beis Ruchel D’Satmar School, Oak Tree High School, Olive Tree Primary School and Park Avenue Girls’ High School.

  5. Removed Ampleforth College: enforcement letter.

  6. Added ‘Ampleforth College: enforcement letter’.

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UK family of Overseas Territories come together on coronavirus, COP26 and the economy

The Joint Ministerial Council (JMC), which was held virtually from 23-26 November, has been a chance to celebrate the special partnership between the UK and the Overseas Territories (OTs).

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson joined elected leaders at the JMC, and representatives from OTs and the UK held wide ranging discussions on a number of topics, including economic issues, COVID-19 response and recovery, protecting vulnerable groups and protecting the environment in both the run up to and beyond COP26.

Leaders heard from His Royal Highness, The Prince of Wales, ahead of discussions on the environment and COP26, showing the importance the UK puts on its relationship with the Overseas Territories and recognising their huge contribution to our biodiversity.

The UK outlined support for border security, prisons and criminal justice in the Overseas Territories. At the conclusion of the JMC, UK Ministers and OT Leaders agreed a joint communique which can be found here.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson, speaking at the opening of the JMC earlier this week said:

The UK is absolutely committed to you, to your futures and to our partnership.

As we go forward and recover from this pandemic, we want to make sure that we build back greener and that we look after island economies that are so vulnerable to climate change.

In spite of everything, of the difficulties we are going through, we remember that we are united by deep ties of kinship and friendship and history and values. We in the UK government are going to make sure we continue to intensify that partnership.

Minister Morton, Minister responsible for Falklands and Gibraltar who chaired much of the Joint Ministerial Council, said:

Our Overseas Territories are part of the UK family. We take our responsibilities towards them extremely seriously, whether that means working with them to defend the OTs from threats, helping preserve the natural environment, or supporting OTs in times of crisis – as we have with COVID-19. When we face global challenges we face them together

The UK government remains committed the partnership with the Overseas Territories, and to working together so communities flourish as modern, prosperous and strong democracies.



UK ambassador to Denmark: letter to UK nationals following Town Hall meeting



Introducing the Government Data Quality Hub Team

We’re the Government Data Quality Hub, also known as the DQHub. You might have come across us under our old name, the Government Statistical Service Quality Centre. We’ve now expanded our remit and scope: our new mission is to work across government and beyond to help make data better.

What is the DQHub?

The DQHub is based in the Office for National Statistics. We are an evolution of the Quality Centre – a team that has been working with stats producers across government to improve the quality of their statistics. Now, our aim is to improve the quality of all types of data and analysis across government. We will do that by supporting organisations to better understand, communicate and improve the quality of their data and their analysis.

What will the DQHub be doing?

We have created a data quality framework which we’ll be launching soon. It is drawn from best practice across government and the wider industry. Over the coming months, we will be producing guidance and training that supports public sector organisations in developing and strengthening their work in data quality. We will also be providing tailored support for government organisations to strengthen their data quality culture, identify areas to improve, or better understand the quality of their data.

Why is this needed?

Good quality data should be the foundation of everything we do in government. But we don’t always know the quality of our data or take the most effective actions to deal with quality issues that arise. If we are to make good decisions, policies and services in government, we need data we can trust.

How do I work with the DQHub?

We will be sharing the products we create here on our site. If you want to work with us on a specific challenge, or if there is a product you think would be particularly helpful, please drop us an email at DQHub@ons.gov.uk or tweet us at @DQHubUKGov.

Published 27 November 2020
Last updated 27 November 2020 + show all updates

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Operational Honours and Awards list November 2020

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The latest Operational Honours and Awards List recognises the bravery, commitment and commendable service of service personnel within the military.

The serving personnel who have won from the array of awards and decorations have shown outstanding examples of courage and dedication to their work while on operation.

The service they have given to the country ensures that Britain remains ready to face intensifying threats at home and abroad.

The full list is below:

Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE)

  • Colonel Marcus James MUDD
  • Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE)
  • Commander Suzy Helen CONWAY, Royal Navy
  • Commander Richard Paul HEWITT, Royal Navy
  • Colonel John Leslie BAYNHAM

Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)

  • Lieutenant Commander Ben Russell MARTIN, Royal Navy
  • Major (now Acting Lieutenant Colonel) Philip O’CALLAGHAN, Royal Marines
  • Lance Corporal Elham SEDEQI, The Parachute Regiment
  • Staff Sergeant Jason Peter WILCOX, Intelligence Corps

Queens Commendation for Valuable Service

  • Commander Benjamin Charles KEITH, Royal Navy
  • Lieutenant (now Lieutenant Commander) Alexander Antony SZWEDA, Royal Navy
  • Corporal Louise Lillian COOPER, Adjutant General’s Corps (Staff and Personnel Support Branch)
  • Captain Alun Huw MORRIS, Corps of Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers
  • Colonel Roderick Miles LEE
  • Lance Corporal Hannah RICHARDSON, Royal Army Medical Corps
  • Sergeant (now Staff Sergeant) Ashley Jade ROYLANCE, Intelligence Corps
  • Major Kerry Anne SCHULTZ, The Royal Logistic Corps
  • Lieutenant Colonel Matthew James Edney SMITH, Corps of Royal Engineers
  • Corporal Samuel David George BUTLER, Royal Air Force
  • Squadron Leader John Michael PLENTY, Royal Air Force

The Queen’s Commendation for Bravery

  • Staff Sergeant Steven Wayne COCKBURN, The Royal Logistic Corps
  • Captain Karl Anthony WILLIAMS, The Royal Logistic Corps

Published 27 November 2020