What have Oasis got against the Midlands?

If you're wondering why I'm still not back on the radio, I have an operation scheduled for next Friday. So I will be back on air on Monday 16 September. Believe me, I can't wait. In the meantime, you have the melifluous tones of Simon Marks to entertain you!

Today at a summit in Republic of Korea I announced a huge step forward for AI in the classroom. A world-leading content store and funding to create safe and effective AI to reduce workload for our hardworking teachers, letting them focus on breaking down barriers to opportunity

Artificial intelligence, when made safe and reliable, represents an exciting opportunity to give our school leaders and teachers a helping hand with classroom life. Our announcement today👇🏻 gov.uk/government/new…

It was our pleasure to host an education and recreation summer camp for young people from Ukraine, and great to have @jacqui_smith1 visit to show her support brnw.ch/21wM8GG @universitiesuk Department for Education #Ukraine #StandWithUkraine

Another example of the societal black hole left by the Tories, an education system & health service unable to grip the crisis consuming young people. I'll work with @WesStreeting to get children the help they need, with mental health support in schools. theguardian.com/society/articl…

I said childcare would be my number one priority as Education Secretary. I meant it. That's why where the Tories made a pledge without a plan, we're delivering. But it hasn't been easy to get to this point and it won't be plain sailing from here either 🧵news.sky.com/story/free-chi…

We want our universities to work with their international partners to deliver courses across borders. Groundbreaking relationships like this will help boost creativity and innovation while breaking down barriers to opportunity at home and abroad.

Angela Rayner is absolutely not my political cup of tea (or even my political glass of Sangria) but all right-wingers criticising her for dancing in Ibiza need to lighten up. I’m always glad when politicians take some time off and rest. Plus… she’s a pretty good dancer.

The people whinging about this need to cheer up. Do we want all politicians to be monks?

It’s a tradition for Secretaries of State in the department

Nicky made an extensive contribution to public life. Sending sisterhood and love to her family and all who mourn her loss.

This Labour government will drive high and rising standards and break down barriers to opportunity. But to feel the benefits, children need to be in school. Let’s make this new term the beginning of a new era for attendance. My piece for The Times and The Sunday Times ✍️ thetimes.com/article/0f802e…

🚨 NEW: We’re scrapping single headline Ofsted judgements with immediate effect. Ofsted judgements have been high stakes for schools, low information for parents. We’ll: ✅ Give parents more transparency ✅ Drive high & rising standards ✅ Pave the way for school report cards

We were delighted to welcome Baroness Jacqui Smith @jacqui_smith1 Department for Education Minister of State for Skills to #Nescot today. Principal and CEO, Julie Kapsalis and Chris Muller, Chair of Governors showcased the college and our amazing apprentices from the construction industry

Great to see Jacqui Smith at a college this week when the sector is welcoming new and returning students. Nescot College showing off some amazing facilities & equipment which FE can offer. Julie Kapsalis Department for Education

Students Nescot College are learning essential construction skills to help drive our economic recovery. Fantastic to meet them during to discuss the crucial role FE colleges will play in breaking down barriers to opportunity. Lovely to meet Rhubarb the College’s assistance dog, too!

I’ve reset the relationship between government & workforce — I'll treat you, and your unions, with the dignity you deserve. I opened the doors to Department for Education to discuss how we work together to drive up standards for our children & young people, as we begin the new term.

Congratulations sisters- two lifelong public servants and political powerhouses 🌹

Our relationships with business and the community are essential to Nescot’s success. Our employer partners had the opportunity to meet with Baroness Jacqui Smith @jacqui_smith1 Department for Education Minister of State for Skills on her recent visit to #Nescot this week. Julie Kapsalis