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Date set for new childcare offer applications
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Applications open on 2nd January for the first wave of new government-funded childcare offers.
Proposals will put in place protections for children’s education and provide certainty for parents. Minimum service levels to be in place by next academic year.
People across the country set to benefit from more skills training, with £200 million to help them launch careers in key industries.
Elective home education
Guidance
Guidance for local authorities and schools about children educated at home.
Elective home education guidance review
Open consultation
We’re seeking views on proposed changes to the non-statutory elective home education guidance for local authorities and parents.
Financial support for childcare
Service
Find out and apply for Tax-Free Childcare and up to 30 hours free childcare.
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If you have a query about reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) in education settings, see our guidance. You can also contact our general enquiries line.
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For queries relating to school data collections or any of the following systems: S2S, ASP, GIAP, GIAS or COLLECT.
Preventing extremism in education settings
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You can report concerns about extremism related to education settings in England, including allegations about institutions, staff and external people or organisations trying to influence settings.
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