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Government to cut school uniform costs for around 4.2 million children, saving families an estimated £73 million per year.
300 new school-based nurseries approved in first round of funding, delivering on manifesto pledge with massive boost to early education.
FE college groups across England will receive a share of £302 million to fix, maintain and improve their buildings under government’s Plan for Change.
Careers in early years and childcare
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Search for a job or find out how to work at a nursery, pre-school, before or after school clubs, or become a childminder.
Narrowing the digital divide in schools and colleges
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We’re seeking your views on proposals for narrowing the digital divide in schools and colleges.
School accountability reform
Open consultation
We are seeking views on school accountability principles, school profiles and a stronger approach to school improvement through intervention for state schools across England.
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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 18 agencies and public bodies.
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Telephone
0370 000 2288
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Monday to Friday: 9am to 5pm
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Data collections helpdesk
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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020 7340 7264
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Monday to Friday: 11am to 3pm (excluding bank holidays)
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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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 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)
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