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Types of school and how they're run - community schools, academies, free schools, faith schools, state boarding schools.
All children in England between the ages of 5 and 16 are entitled to a…
Faith schools have to follow the national curriculum, but they can choose…
Free schools are funded by the government but are not run by the local…
Academies receive funding directly from the government and are run by an…
City technology colleges and ‘ the city college for the technology of the…
State boarding schools provide free education but charge fees for…
Private schools (also known as ‘independent schools’) charge fees to…
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 .
These include lesson plans for teachers, other resources for the classroom as well as exercises and activities for home learning for both children and adults.
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
Upper Tribunal Administrative Appeals Chamber decision by Judge Freer on 15 February 2024.
Find out how VAT applies to education, research, vocational training, examination services and goods and services connected with these activites.
Information for schools and school buying professionals on sourcing resources to help deliver remote education.
A competition to support expansion and replication of promising models on non-state education provision for the poorest
International comparison studies of education including reports of England’s results in OECD PISA, and IEA TIMSS and PIRLS studies.
This essay analyses National Educational Systems
Information about how to get ESFA funding for post-16 education and training.
What is the evidence that the use of Educational Technology by teachers or students, impacts teaching and learning outcomes?
Explanation of terms used in Ofsted's official and national statistical releases.
Strategy setting out the UK government’s ambition for education exports and how it will support the UK education sector to access global opportunities.
The education provision for service children overseas can be categorised as Defence Children Services (DCS) Schools and Settings or non MOD schools locations.
Information, guidance and support for teachers and leaders on educating pupils and students who are remote learning in schools and further education.
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