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Funding for local authorities for 2026 to 2027 through the Experts at Hand & Local Authority SEND Transformation Fund.
Find out about forestry apprenticeships at Level 3 (forest craftsperson), Level 4 (forestry works manager) and Level 6 (professional forester), including opportunities at the Forestry Commission and Forestry England.
Guide for schools and local authorities on unique pupil numbers (UPNs) and a tool for generating them.
How schools can get value for money, avoid fees and find local agencies who complete thorough background and safeguarding checks.
How to object to admission arrangements and how admission authorities can apply for an in-year variation or appeal against a direction to admit a child.
The national minimum standards that boarding schools must meet to safeguard and protect the children in their care.
A list of qualifications that formerly counted towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc).
Guidance on the checks needed for workers and volunteers engaging in regulated activity with children.
Guidance for managing staff and employment issues.
The statutory programmes of study and attainment targets for music at key stages 1 to 3.
Guidance on the functions, skills, knowledge and training needed to manage the school estate.
Find out how interest is calculated and applied if you have a Postgraduate Loan from England or Wales, as well as previous interest rates.
How to prepare and submit annual report and financial statements (accounts) to the Department for Education.
Functional Skills subject content at Entry Levels 1 to 3 and Levels 1 and 2.
Materials that concentrate on activities to promote speaking and listening skills, phonological awareness and oral blending.
First published during the 1997 to 2007 Blair Labour government
Find out the requirements for the registration of independent schools, also known as private schools.
Events, courses and programmes to develop skills, knowledge and networks for the most senior leaders in public service.
If you apply to Student Finance England for help with your studies for a full-time undergraduate course, you, your parents or partner may be asked to give us evidence.
Ofsted’s safeguarding policy and guidance for inspectors on handling safeguarding disclosures.
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