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How schools and local authorities should securely send pupil records and other information using the school to school (S2S) system.
Free support materials to help all staff in schools and colleges understand the risks of using AI (artificial intelligence) and how to mitigate against them.
Statutory guidance on developing a school uniform policy and managing uniform suppliers to ensure the cost of uniforms is reasonable.
Guidance on acoustic design and performance standards in schools.
How schools should develop their uniform policy and procure uniform supplies.
How educational and childcare settings should plan for and deal with emergencies, including significant public health incidents and severe weather.
Area guidance for SEND and alternative provision buildings and grounds.
Find out about the programme to upgrade wifi networks in schools and who can take part.
Guidance and tools on ventilation, thermal comfort and indoor air quality in schools.
Find out about the CDC2 programme and when preliminary meetings and school site visits will take place.
Statutory guidance on the responsibilities of local authorities and regional directors relating to schools and pupil referral units that require support or intervention.
Guidance to help schools set out their policies on charging for school activities and visits.
Guidance to help schools and colleges manage their security effectively so they can meet their obligations.
The regional improvement for standards and excellence (RISE) programme, support, networks, hubs and education advisers for the North West region.
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.
Guidance on the role of the Department for Education in making commissioning decisions about academy trusts.
Suggested privacy notices for schools and local authorities to issue to staff, parents and pupils about the collection of data.
Statutory guidance setting out the arrangements for the constitution of governing bodies of all local-authority-maintained schools.
Request a material change to an independent school (also known as a private school) registered with the Department for Education.
How to apply for access to personal data from DfE and its executive agencies.
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