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Boost in activities and food pledged to support children
Press release
New funding announced for infant school meals, as supermarkets and sport organisations pledge to support children through Holiday Activities and Food programme
New statistics show almost 10,000 children from Ukraine have been given school places and the data will be used to make sure all school age children from Ukraine are getting a good education.
Fundamental shift in children’s social care set out
Press release
Government commits to major reforms to improve the lives of England’s most vulnerable children and families
Reviews of education, health and care (EHC) plans: proposed timescales
Open consultation
We’re seeking views on the deadline for a local authority issuing proposals to amend an education, health and care plan following a review.
Free courses for jobs
Guidance
Details of the free courses and qualifications to help adults (19+) gain skills for life, including eligibility criteria and how to apply.
A commemorative book about the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee for all children in state-funded primary school education in the UK.
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DfE incident support helpline
Telephone
0800 046 8687
This helpline is available to answer any questions you have about COVID-19 relating to education and childcare settings and children’s social care. You can also use it for support with any national incidents and emergencies.
Opening times:
Monday to Friday from 8am to 4pm
If you work in a school or college, have your unique reference number (URN or UK PRN) available when calling the helpline.
General enquiries
Telephone
0370 000 2288
Opening times:
Monday to Friday 9.30am to 5pm, (excluding bank holidays)
Owing to unforeseen circumstances, call waiting times on the General Enquiries Helpline are longer then usual. We apologise for any inconvenience.
You may get a quicker answer by calling between 9.30am and 10am, or between 4pm and 5pm.
Preventing extremism in education settings
Telephone
020 7340 7264
Opening times
Monday to Friday from 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.
Report abuse in education
Telephone
0800 136 663
Dedicated helpline run by NSPCC for children and young people who have experienced abuse at school, and for worried adults and professionals that need support and guidance.
Opening times
Monday to Friday from 8am to 10pm
Saturday and Sunday from 9am to 6pm
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Central newsdesk
020 7783 8300
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