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Updates to national participation figures for the end of 2022, released in October 2023, and provisional estimates for the end of 2023. This release was delayed to September 2024 as a result of a delay in availability of th…
Resources to help schools plan and provide healthy food in schools.
Eating in school should be a pleasurable experience. These school food…
This is a checklist of successful actions for schools. It includes…
Role of governing body in school food The governing board are responsible…
Cooking healthier food You should: ask suppliers for nutritional…
Primary (4 to 10 years old) Typical portion sizes (grams/mls/household…
This guidance has been updated to include: information on pre-packed for…
How schools, further education (FE) colleges and local authorities should…
Ofsted’s new Common Inspection Framework includes a judgment on personal…
Data and commentary on demand for occupations in the UK labour market.
A summary of provider-reported Skills Bootcamps starts between April 2021 and March 2022.
A summary of provider-reported Skills Bootcamps completions and outcomes between April 2021 and March 2022.
A list of codes to use when completing your school census.
Guidance for schools and local authorities on what data we need for the school census and how to submit it.
Information on validating your data, resolving errors and checking any funding reports that use your school census return.
Guidance about every piece of information you need to send us in autumn 2024, and spring and summer 2025.
Identify the steps you need to take to buy goods and services for your school and stay compliant.
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