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Guidance on DfE's post-16 funding assurance process for further education and new apprenticeship providers.
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Employer agreement with the DfE to pay training providers to carry out apprenticeship training.
Supporting guidance for local authorities submitting the elective home education and children missing education 2025 to 2026 academic year data collections.
A tool that helps smaller learning providers get the right structure for their individualised learner record (ILR) files.
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How to use the good level of development (GLD) data tool to access the Compare your GLD data report.
How some overseas trained teachers can apply for qualified teacher status (QTS), using the apply for QTS in England service.
This self-assessment checklist helps academy trusts check they are managing resources effectively and identify any adjustments they need to make.
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