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16 August 2018 — News story
Next generation of young people gaining the skills Britain needs
Results day marks the culmination of hard work from students and teachers, with reformed A Levels better preparing young people university or the workplace.
3 August 2018 — News story
Languages boost to deliver skilled workforce for UK's businesses
School Standards Minister Nick Gibb unveils new drive to deliver a nation of confident linguists and ensure businesses have the skilled workers they need.
27 July 2018 — News story
Free holiday activities and meals for disadvantaged families
Children and Families Minister Nadhim Zahawi announces funding for thousands of families to benefit from free healthy meals and activities in the summer holidays.
19 July 2018 — Press release
New relationships and health education in schools
Draft guidance published today to make sure education prepares young people for life in the modern world.
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20 February 2018 — Statutory guidance
Early years foundation stage statutory framework (EYFS)
The standards that school and childcare providers must meet for the learning, development and care of children from birth to 5.
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The Department for Education is responsible for children’s services and education, including early years, schools, higher and further education policy, apprenticeships and wider skills in England.
DfE is a ministerial department, supported by 19 agencies and public bodies.
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Department for Education
Piccadilly Gate
Store Street
Manchester
M1 2WD
United Kingdom
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0370 000 2288
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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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Manchester
M1 2WD
United Kingdom
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Please note, we receive a large volume of requests asking for lists of contact details for schools, which are available from our 'Get information about schools' service.
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