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Types of school and how they're run - community schools, academies, free schools, faith schools, state boarding schools.
All children in England between the ages of 5 and 16 are entitled to a…
Faith schools have to follow the national curriculum, but they can choose…
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City technology colleges and ‘ the city college for the technology of the…
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Government Art Collection acquires more than 20 new works of art from Scotland and the North East
Guidance for local authorities on how to access the local government income compensation scheme for lost sales, fees and charges as a result of COVID-19.
A short summary of the 45 projects to be funded under the 2023 Windrush Day Grant Scheme.
Decide which activities are business or non-business for VAT purposes if you're a local authority or other public body.
All local government finance forms to be completed by local authorities for use in Official and National Statistics, along with accompanying guidance notes.
This guidance is intended to support billing authorities in administering the 2024/25 Retail, Hospitality and Leisure Business Rates Relief Scheme.
This guidance is intended to support billing authorities in administering the 2025/26 Retail, Hospitality and Leisure Business Rates Relief Scheme.
A short summary of the projects to be funded under the 2022 Windrush Day Grant Scheme.
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