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Statutory guidance for local authorities, as well as headteachers and governing bodies of settings providing alternative provision.
Guidance for institutions that administer the 16 to 19 Bursary Fund, which provides financial support to help eligible students participate in education.
English grammar, punctuation and spelling test materials administered to eligible pupils at the end of key stage 2 in May 2024.
Information for headteachers, teachers and local authorities about accessing 2026 test results, scaled score conversion tables, marked scripts and test papers.
Guidance about the use of physical restraint in schools for governing bodies, headteachers and school staff.
Scoring guidance, pupils' materials and answer sheet for the 2025 phonics screening check.
We understand rising living costs can create extra stress and financial pressure. This guide will help you ensure that you’re getting the full amount of student finance available to you and where to find any extra help.
Eligibility and payment information for undergraduate students.
How employers and training providers should meet the off-the-job training requirements for an apprenticeship
A service to help you manage your school and college buildings, land and facilities.
Information leaflet for parents about the phonics screening check, which takes place in June.
This article contains information about what a foundation year is and the amount of Tuition Fee Loan available for the type of foundation year you're studying.
Optional key stage 1 (KS1) mathematics test materials used in 2026.
Allocations for academic year 2025 to 2026 and the terms and conditions that local authorities, maintained schools and academies must follow.
Guidance on strategic leadership and the governance of academy trusts.
Information leaflet for parents about the multiplication tables check taking place in June.
Information for schools, local authorities and multi-academy trusts (MATs) on how to access the National Curriculum Assessments Portal (NCA Portal).
Statutory guidance for local authorities and schools on how they work together to identify and support children missing education (CME) to receive a suitable education.
Guidance for schools and local authorities involved in the administration and moderation of statutory key stage 2 (KS2) teacher assessment.
The statutory programmes of study and attainment targets for science at key stages 1 to 4.
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