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Guidance for inspectors and schools on inspecting non-association independent schools in England under the renewed education inspection framework.
Statutory guidance for assessing and reporting the national curriculum at key stage 2 (KS2).
How early years providers can implement the experience-based route for staff who do not hold full and relevant qualifications.
Registration documents for learning providers and awarding organisations to gain access to the learning records service (LRS) portal and services.
How to apply for the Erasmus+ programme that provides funding for individuals and groups to take part in learning, training or work activities abroad.
Qualifications accepted as meeting the minimum English and maths requirements for apprenticeships.
Checklist of actions and guidance to improve school food culture and increase the take-up of school lunches.
Guide for schools and local authorities on unique pupil numbers (UPNs) and a tool for generating them.
When you apply for DSA, you'll be asked to attend a Needs Assessment to help us find out what support we can offer you to help complete your studies.
Use DfE-approved buying options to buy goods and services for your school, get better value and be compliant with procurement regulations.
Guidance on DfE's post-16 funding assurance process for further education and new apprenticeship providers.
Information for local authorities and settings about early years funding for the 2026 to 2027 financial year.
Approved 16 to 18 qualifications, discount codes and point scores for reporting in the 2018 to 2028 school and college performance measures.
Guidance for parents on requesting a delayed school start for children born in the summer.
Our expectations of inspectors and providers during inspection or other regulatory activity.
How local authority-maintained schools and maintained nurseries can set up or review their complaints procedures.
Advice on the mandatory criteria that organisations should meet to provide initial teacher training leading to qualified teacher status in the 2026 to 2027 academic year.
How schools can use ICFP to create the best curriculum for pupils with available funding.
Functional Skills subject content for Entry Levels 1 to 3 and Levels 1 and 2.
Guidance for schools and post-16 education organisations in England on providing free period products for pupils and students.
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