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Find out the requirements for the registration of independent schools, also known as private schools.
Request a material change to an independent school (also known as a private school) registered with the Department for Education.
The information that schools must provide to the Department for Education (DfE).
Guides for schools and local authorities submitting data using COLLECT.
A guide to the government’s universal support to help schools improve the quality of reception-year provision.
Guidance for schools, academy trusts and local authorities on using the monitor your school attendance tool.
Area guidance for mainstream primary and secondary school buildings and grounds.
Free support materials to help all staff in schools and colleges use generative AI (artificial intelligence) in education settings
Area guidance for SEND and alternative provision buildings and grounds.
Information to help schools increase access to PE, physical activity and extra-curricular school sport, including examples of good practice.
Statutory guidance for proposers and decision-makers about opening, closing or making organisation changes to local-authority-maintained schools.
The process for establishing new schools.
Information on the framework used to procure school and public building construction works.
How schools can get value for money, avoid fees and find local agencies who complete thorough background and safeguarding checks.
Free support materials for school and college leaders about using AI (artificial intelligence) effectively and safely.
Information about the gigabit-capable broadband programme for schools and who can take part.
Prohibiting unsuitable people from managing independent schools, academies and free schools or governing a local-authority-maintained school.
Free support materials to help all staff in schools and colleges use generative AI (artificial intelligence) safely and effectively.
Find out about the programme to upgrade wifi networks in schools and who can take part.
Non-statutory guidance and case studies for schools in England wanting to increase the length of their school week, including those delivering below the minimum 32.5 hours.
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