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Research into the attainment and development of children from pre-school to the end of key stage 3.
Information for independent learning providers (ILPs) funded by ESFA.
This is an introductory welcome guide for children under 18 who are moving from Ukraine to England under the Homes for Ukraine scheme.
Apply for a Child Student visa to study in the UK if you're under 18 - eligibility, documents, how to apply, extend or switch, how long it takes and how much it costs
An overview of 16 to 19 education funding and how it is calculated.
Advice for state-funded school admission authorities, independent schools, local authorities and parents.
Research looking at what influences attainment and development in 16-year-old students.
Information and guidance on applying for the Armed Forces Bereavement Scholarship Scheme.
New age ratings to be introduced on Relationships, Sex and Health Education content in schools to ensure it is appropriately and sensitively taught.
The age of criminal responsibility in England and Wales is 10 years old. Children are treated differently from adults, are dealt with by youth courts and sent to special secure centres for young people.
Guidance on claiming Universal Credit if you're a student.
Guidance for sponsors about applications to Homes for Ukraine for children who are not travelling with or joining their parent or legal guardian.
Information about how to get ESFA funding for post-16 education and training.
Information for institutions on the maths and English condition of funding.
The English national curriculum means children in different schools (at primary and secondary level) study the same subjects to similar standards - it's split into key stages with tests
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