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Education Secretary sets out plans to prevent the most vulnerable children missing out on school, raising visibility of those who have needed a social worker
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T Levels: The NexT Level branding
New T Level branding unveiled to boost awareness of the new courses ahead of the 2020 rollout.
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Post-18 review of education and funding: independent panel report
A report from the independent panel to the review of post-18 education and funding.
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Information about becoming or employing an apprentice for young people, parents and employers.
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Digital functional skills qualifications: subject content
We are seeking views on proposed subject content for new digital functional skills qualifications.
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Piccadilly Gate
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M1 2WD
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0370 000 2288
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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.
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