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Government to set out plans to bring the curriculum into the modern day and help young people step into the future.
Post-16 education and skills white paper to boost opportunity for disadvantaged students, hold universities to account and put sector on firm financial footing.
Education Secretary confirms all pupils will sit a mandatory reading test at age 13 to drive up reading standards.
Independent review of social work regulation: call for evidence
Closed call for evidence
We want to hear from social workers, training providers and people with experience of social work as part of the independent review of social work regulation.
Use the online service to express your interest in joining phase 1 of the national rollout, from April 2026.
Information for schools and colleges on the condition improvement fund, which aims to keep buildings safe and in good working order.
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The Department for Education is responsible for children’s services and education, including early years, schools, higher and further education policy, apprenticeships and wider skills in England.
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For queries relating to school data collections or any of the following systems: S2S, ASP, GIAP, GIAS or COLLECT.
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