The Latest Breaking News from Nadhim Zahawi

Schools must teach children ‘how to think, not what to think’ – Zahawi

The Education Secretary says children are not “snowflakes” and must be exposed to all points of view.

The Independent UK · Mar 18, 2022

We will crack down on Putin 'propaganda' in universities, says Zahawi

Mr Zahawi said higher and further education minister Michelle Donelan was “already on the case” and was in contact with the institutions

Wales Online · Mar 14, 2022

We will crack down on Putin ‘propaganda’ at universities, says Zahawi

The Education Secretary said Ukrainian students in the UK will also be supported through extended leave to remain.

The Independent UK · Mar 14, 2022

'Educating our children is key in the fight against racist attitudes'

Eva Simpson commends footballer Troy Deeney's campaign to teach youngsters about different ethnic cultures at school. He launched a petition and wrote an open letter to Education Secretary Nadhim Zahawi

Daily Mirror · Feb 23, 2022

Schools are failing Black students, says footballer amid calls for diverse curriculum

Birmingham City striker Troy Deeney also commissioned a YouGov survey which found the majority of British teachers think the school system has a racial bias.

The Independent UK · Feb 22, 2022

Guidance on political impartiality in English classrooms ‘confusing’ say teachers’ unions

Education secretary Nadhim Zahawi warns against promoting contested theories as fact

The Guardian - UK · Feb 17, 2022

Tories ban teachers from 'promoting' Black Lives Matter in political bias crackdown

New guidance says Britain's imperial past must be taught in a 'balanced manner' and teachers should not 'promote' partisan political views

Daily Mirror · Feb 17, 2022

Teachers to be ordered to avoid political bias in classrooms

Guidance will set out how to deal with sensitive issues like racism, empire and Israel/Palestine

The Independent UK · Feb 13, 2022

Children need to form their own views on political issues – Education Secretary

Nadhim Zahawi said schools should be encouraging young people to ‘pin their colours to a political mast’.

The Independent UK · Feb 13, 2022

Tory Nadhim Zahawi says he'd be in 'big trouble' and on ventilator without Covid vaccine

Former Vaccines Minister Nadhim Zahawi has recently recovered from Covid, and despite having both doses and a booster the virus 'got into my chest and started really affecting my breathing', he told Sky News

Daily Mirror · Feb 10, 2022