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This is an overview of Keeping children safe in education 2026: part one –…
Use this guide to get an estimate of our current timescales and find out when your next expected update on your undergraduate student finance application for 2026 to 2027.
The standards that school and childcare providers must meet for the learning, development and care of children from birth to 5.
Guidance for inspectors and schools on inspecting maintained schools and academies in England under the renewed education inspection framework.
Statutory guidance on multi-agency working to help, support and protect children.
This page explains Ofsted report cards for your child's education or childcare, including a video and guidance on what's changed from the old system.
Download your teaching certificates and check details of your training and induction.
This guide will provide you with answers to the most common questions that undergraduate students are currently asking us.
Statutory guidance about the support that pupils with allergies must receive in schools.
Use this service to check a teacher’s record before they start working for your school, college, teacher supply agency, or other organisation.
Guidance on claiming Universal Credit if you're a student.
Information for learners and parents about their personal learning record and unique learner number.
Expecting your first student finance payment? We’ve got you covered!
Find out how to apply for a free qualification that could help you gain skills and improve your wage and job prospects.
Guidance on the special educational needs and disability (SEND) system for children and young people aged 0 to 25.
Mathematics test materials administered to eligible pupils at the end of key stage 2 (KS2) in May 2026.
Non-statutory curriculum guidance for the early years foundation stage.
Guidance for schools administering the reception baseline assessment (RBA).
Statutory guidance on relationships education, relationships and sex education (RSE) and health education.
Guidance for schools and local authorities about providing school meals, including information on free school meal eligibility.
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