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Councils urged to prioritise adoption
Councils should review adoption practices so that potential adopters are not wrongly turned down from offering children a stable home.
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Government announces plans for universal school inspections
Ofsted will visit all schools judged to be outstanding, helping to give parents a complete picture of school performance.
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Multi-million-pound culture boost for children in schools
£80 million for music hubs coupled with further investment in film, dance, theatre and design
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Hungry little minds: kids activities
Simple and fun activities to try with kids, from newborn to 5.
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Early years foundation stage reforms
We are seeking views on proposed changes to the statutory framework for the early years foundation stage.
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- Higher education grants and loans 2020 to 2021: equality analysis
- Extending the academies risk protection arrangement to LA schools
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Department for Education
Piccadilly Gate
Store Street
Manchester
M1 2WD
United Kingdom
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0370 000 2288
Fax
0161 600 1332
The national helpline is open between Monday and Friday, 9am to 5pm, although you may get a quicker answer by calling between 9am and 10am, or between 4pm and 5pm.
Preventing extremism in schools and children's services
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020 7340 7264
If you are concerned about extremism in a school or organisation that works with children, or if you think a child might be at risk of extremism, contact our helpline.
Open Monday to Friday from 9am to 6pm (excluding bank holidays).
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