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School teachers and leaders in England can use this service to see how their salary could change following the 2025 pay award.
Find out how interest is calculated and applied if you have a Plan 1 student loan, as well as previous interest rates.
New apprenticeship standards are developed by employer groups known as ‘trailblazers’.
Information for students to help work out what academic year their course falls under.
This page summarises future assessment dates in primary schools, to assist schools with their forward planning.
Information on applying for funding for international study and work placements for schools, further education providers and higher education providers.
Check if a new employee can work with children while you wait for Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks.
The qualifications that staff must hold to be included in the specified staff:child ratios at levels 2, 3 and 6 of the early years foundation stage (EYFS).
Advice for state-funded school admission authorities, independent schools, local authorities and parents.
The statutory programmes of study and attainment targets for English at key stages 1 to 4.
A list of the apprenticeship standards currently being revised, adjusted or retired and the estimated completion date of the changes.
How schools and colleges can meet IT service and digital equipment standards.
The full national curriculum framework for key stages 1 to 4, including programmes of study and attainment targets.
SLC issues guidance for students from Scotland and answers common questions.
Free support materials to help all staff in schools and colleges understand how to use AI (artificial intelligence) safely and effectively in their settings.
An explanation of the GCSE 9 to 1 grade scale and how it compares to the previous A* to G scale.
Application form and guidance notes for postgraduate Master’s students.
Statutory guidance that schools must follow when carrying out duties relating to school admissions.
Statutory guidance about the support that pupils with medical conditions should receive at school.
Find out how your school can plan and use digital technology better.
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