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Information that schools maintained by a local authority must or should publish on their website.
Information that schools need to follow or may find useful, including areas where rules or processes have changed.
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
Resources to help you buy goods and services for your school, get better value and be compliant with procurement regulations.
Information explaining measures in the Schools Bill, which was introduced to Parliament in May 2022.
How much PE and sport premium funding schools will receive for the academic year 2023 to 2024 and advice on how to spend it.
We decide on objections and variations to admission arrangements, appeals from schools directed to admit pupils, significant changes to schools and ownership of school land. OSA works with the Department for Education .
DCSF is now the Department for Education
School closures happen because of an emergency like severe weather - check whether your child's school is closed on your local council website.
Documents relating to Ofsted's inspections of maintained schools and academies.
Get help and support from system leaders to improve your school.
An overview of school capital funding, who it's for, current and past allocations, how it's calculated and spending guidance.
Research into the impact of a range of extra-curricular services and activities for children, young people and the wider community.
Guidance on copyright licences and how copyright affects schools.
This guide gives a summary of what schools should expect and what they need to do as part of an Ofsted inspection.
These individuals must not manage independent schools, academies and free schools or be a governor at a local-authority-maintained school.
Advice for state-funded school admission authorities, independent schools, local authorities and parents.
School and academy governors can explore these questions to help schools manage their resources and money efficiently.
Upper Tribunal Administrative Appeals Chamber decision by Judge Stout on 2 May 2024.
Guidance for schools, colleges and other exam or assessment centres on qualifications arrangements.
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