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We provide independent panels that review suitability to adopt or foster and other decisions made by adoption and fostering providers. IRM works with the Department for Education .
Find out how to obtain qualified teacher status (QTS) to teach in a maintained school or non-maintained special school in England.
An independent review of the experiences and outcomes of children in residential special schools and colleges, and government response.
A guide to the main academy funding, finance and governance terms and acronyms.
Guidance about working in collaboration with other charities.
How we regulate and intervene in independent schools, and details of when we take legal action against unregistered schools.
Special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) - support your child can get at school and how to apply for an education, health and care (EHC) plan
Use this form to appeal to the First-tier Tribunal (Care Standards) against a decision in relation to independent schools and non-maintained special schools.
The Commission was established on 17 July 2015 to review the Freedom of Information Act 2000 and was dissolved on 11 March 2016.
Guidance for special schools providing residential accommodation for any child.
Guidance for UK companies on winning business from international aid and development projects.
Advice for state-funded school admission authorities, independent schools, local authorities and parents.
The Independent Case Examiner reviews complaints about certain government organisations that deal with benefits, work and financial support. ICE works with the Department for Work and Pensions .
Find out how VAT applies to education, research, vocational training, examination services and goods and services connected with these activites.
When the Department for Education will intervene in a failing or underperforming non-maintained special school (NMSS).
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