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  • Approving Draft Apprenticeship Standards November 2015

    Apprenticeships: Approving Draft Apprenticeship Standards Overview Apprenticeships are a key component of the growth agenda. The Government is keen that more high quality apprenticeships are created to meet the needs of employers and apprentices, and help drive up growth and productivity across the economy. This survey invites you to comment on new draft apprenticeship Standards submitted this month by our Trailblazer employer groups, before a decision is made on whether to approve... More
    Opened 27 November 2015

  • Mandatory Gender Pay Gap Reporting - Government Consultation on Draft Regulations

    Our consultation, Closing the Gender Pay Gap, sought views on how best to increase transparency around gender pay differences. We have published a government response that summarises the findings of that consultation. This follow-up consultation invites feedback on the details of the draft regulations that will introduce mandatory gender pay gap reporting for private and voluntary sector employers in England, Scotland and Wales with at least 250 employees. To help us analyse the... More
    Opened 12 February 2016

  • Children and young people’s mental health: peer support

    Good mental health and wellbeing is a key priority for the Department for Education. Young people have told us they would like to see more peer support as a way of supporting mental wellbeing, and that they need more opportunities and help in how to provide it effectively. So we have launched this call for evidence to find out more about: what works in peer support for children and young people’s mental wellbeing; the approaches that are currently available; and ... More
    Opened 17 February 2016

  • Schools national funding formula

    We are seeking views on proposals to introduce a national funding formula for schools. The consultation sets out how we plan to deliver a fair, transparent funding system where the amount of funding children attract for their schools is based on need and is consistent across the country. This is the first of 2 planned consultations. At this stage we are seeking views on: the principles that underpin the formula the pupil characteristics and school factors we include... More
    Opened 7 March 2016

  • High needs funding reform

    We are seeking views on proposed improvements to the way that high needs funding is distributed, and other ways we can support the administration of funding for pupils and students with special educational needs (SEN) and disabilities, and for those who are in alternative provision (AP). You can read a summary of the consultation and the case for change, and find more information about how the current funding system operates. We are consulting in 2 stages. This first stage covers high... More
    Opened 7 March 2016

  • 30-hour free childcare entitlement

    We are seeking views on key elements of the operation and delivery of the 30 hours extended free entitlement for the working parents of 3- and 4-year olds. More
    Opened 3 April 2016

  • Apprenticeship Assessment Plans - March 2016

    Apprenticeships are a key component of the growth agenda. The government is keen to ensure that a greater number of high quality apprenticeships are created to meet the needs of employers and apprentices, and help drive up growth and productivity across the economy. This survey invites you to comment on Assessment Plan proposals submitted this month by employer groups, before a decision is made on whether to approve them for publication. Whilst the nature and methods of assessment will... More
    Opened 4 April 2016

  • Childcare workers: changes to disqualification arrangements

    The consultation sets out options for changing the childcare disqualification arrangements in schools and non-domestic registered settings. More
    Opened 6 May 2016

  • Guidelines on ventilation, thermal comfort and indoor air quality in schools, Building Bulletin 101

    We are consulting on “Guidelines on ventilation, thermal comfort and indoor air quality in schools", Building Bulletin (BB101). This will replace the 2006 edition of BB101. The departmental guidance given in BB101 describes how to meet the requirements of the regulations which apply to ventilation in schools including the Building Regulations, Health and Safety legislation including the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Regulations and the Gas Safety (Installation and... More
    Opened 30 June 2016

  • Approving the development of new Apprenticeship Standards June/July 2016

    Apprenticeships are a key component of the growth agenda. The Government is keen that more high quality apprenticeships are created to meet the needs of employers and apprentices, and help drive up growth and productivity across the economy. This survey invites you to comment on proposals to develop new Apprenticeship Standards submitted this month by employer groups, before a decision is made on whether to approve them for further development. How you can help This short survey will... More
    Opened 1 July 2016

  • Knowledge and Skills Statement for Achieving Permanence

    We are seeking views on the content of our knowledge and skills statement for child and family social workers involved in permanence planning. More
    Opened 4 July 2016

  • Adjustments to local authority funding related to free schools

    We are seeking views on proposals to change the recoupment arrangements for mainstream free schools. More
    Opened 21 July 2016

  • Approving Draft Apprenticeship Standards July 2016

    Apprenticeships: Approving Draft Apprenticeship Standards Overview Apprenticeships are a key component of the growth agenda. The Government is keen that more high quality apprenticeships are created to meet the needs of employers and apprentices, and help drive up growth and productivity across the economy. This survey invites you to comment on new draft apprenticeship Standards submitted this month by our Trailblazer employer groups, before a decision is made on whether to approve... More
    Opened 1 August 2016

  • Approving the development of new Apprenticeship Standards July 2016

    Apprenticeships are a key component of the growth agenda. The Government is keen that more high quality apprenticeships are created to meet the needs of employers and apprentices, and help drive up growth and productivity across the economy. This survey invites you to comment on proposals to develop new Apprenticeship Standards submitted this month by employer groups, before a decision is made on whether to approve them for further development. How you can help This short survey will... More
    Opened 1 August 2016

  • Apprenticeship Assessment Plans - July 2016

    Apprenticeships are a key component of the growth agenda. The government is keen to ensure that a greater number of high quality apprenticeships are created to meet the needs of employers and apprentices, and help drive up growth and productivity across the economy. This survey invites you to comment on Assessment Plan proposals submitted this month by employer groups, before a decision is made on whether to approve them for publication. Whilst the nature and methods of assessment will... More
    Opened 1 August 2016

  • Higher Education Statistics

    We’re seeking the views of people interested in information to help students and parents choose the right higher education opportunities. More
    Opened 4 August 2016

  • Early years funding: changes to funding for 3 and 4 year olds

    We seek views on changes to how we fund free childcare and early education for 3 and 4 year olds including a new national funding formula. More
    Opened 11 August 2016

  • Mandatory Gender Pay Gap Reporting – Public Sector Employers

    This consultation seeks views on introducing mandatory gender pay gap reporting for large public sector employers. More
    Opened 18 August 2016

  • Approving Draft Apprenticeship Standards August 2016

    Apprenticeships: Approving Draft Apprenticeship Standards Overview Apprenticeships are a key component of the growth agenda. The Government is keen that more high quality apprenticeships are created to meet the needs of employers and apprentices, and help drive up growth and productivity across the economy. This survey invites you to comment on new draft apprenticeship Standards submitted this month by our Trailblazer employer groups, before a decision is made on whether to approve... More
    Opened 26 August 2016

  • Approving the development of new Apprenticeship Standards August 2016

    Apprenticeships are a key component of the growth agenda. The Government is keen that more high quality apprenticeships are created to meet the needs of employers and apprentices, and help drive up growth and productivity across the economy. This survey invites you to comment on proposals to develop new Apprenticeship Standards submitted this month by employer groups, before a decision is made on whether to approve them for further development. How you can help This short survey will... More
    Opened 26 August 2016

  • Apprenticeship Assessment Plans - August 2016

    Apprenticeships are a key component of the growth agenda. The government is keen to ensure that a greater number of high quality apprenticeships are created to meet the needs of employers and apprentices, and help drive up growth and productivity across the economy. This survey invites you to comment on Assessment Plan proposals submitted this month by employer groups, before a decision is made on whether to approve them for publication. Whilst the nature and methods of assessment will... More
    Opened 28 August 2016

  • Schools that Work for Everyone

    We’re seeking views on proposals to create more good school places. More
    Opened 12 September 2016

  • Approving the development of new Apprenticeship Standards September 2016

    Apprenticeships are a key component of the growth agenda. The Government is keen that more high quality apprenticeships are created to meet the needs of employers and apprentices, and help drive up growth and productivity across the economy. This survey invites you to comment on proposals to develop new Apprenticeship Standards submitted this month by employer groups, before a decision is made on whether to approve them for further development. How you can help This short survey will... More
    Opened 30 September 2016

  • Apprenticeship Assessment Plans - September 2016

    Apprenticeships are a key component of the growth agenda. The government is keen to ensure that a greater number of high quality apprenticeships are created to meet the needs of employers and apprentices, and help drive up growth and productivity across the economy. This survey invites you to comment on Assessment Plan proposals submitted this month by employer groups, before a decision is made on whether to approve them for publication. Whilst the nature and methods of assessment will... More
    Opened 30 September 2016

  • Approving Draft Apprenticeship Standards September 2016

    Apprenticeships: Approving Draft Apprenticeship Standards Overview Apprenticeships are a key component of the growth agenda. The Government is keen that more high quality apprenticeships are created to meet the needs of employers and apprentices, and help drive up growth and productivity across the economy. This survey invites you to comment on new draft apprenticeship Standards submitted this month by our Trailblazer employer groups, before a decision is made on whether to approve... More
    Opened 30 September 2016

  • Schools that Work for Everyone – short version of consultation

    We’re seeking views on proposals to create more good school places. This short survey highlights eight questions which we feel will be most relevant to parents. It will probably take you around 5-10 minutes to fill in. It does not contain all 30 questions in the full survey. If you would like to fill in the full survey instead please go to: https://consult.education.gov.uk/school-frameworks/schools-that-work-for-everyone Responses submitted to either survey will be counted in... More
    Opened 30 September 2016

  • Approving Draft Apprenticeship Standards October 2016

    Apprenticeships: Approving Draft Apprenticeship Standards Overview Apprenticeships are a key component of the growth agenda. The Government is keen that more high quality apprenticeships are created to meet the needs of employers and apprentices, and help drive up growth and productivity across the economy. This survey invites you to comment on new draft apprenticeship Standards submitted this month by our Trailblazer employer groups, before a decision is made on whether to approve... More
    Opened 31 October 2016

  • Apprenticeship Assessment Plans - October 2016

    Apprenticeships are a key component of the growth agenda. The government is keen to ensure that a greater number of high quality apprenticeships are created to meet the needs of employers and apprentices, and help drive up growth and productivity across the economy. This survey invites you to comment on Assessment Plan proposals submitted this month by employer groups, before a decision is made on whether to approve them for publication. Whilst the nature and methods of assessment will... More
    Opened 31 October 2016

  • Approving the development of new Apprenticeship Standards October 2016

    Apprenticeships are a key component of the growth agenda. The Government is keen that more high quality apprenticeships are created to meet the needs of employers and apprentices, and help drive up growth and productivity across the economy. This survey invites you to comment on proposals to develop new Apprenticeship Standards submitted this month by employer groups, before a decision is made on whether to approve them for further development. How you can help This short survey will... More
    Opened 31 October 2016

  • Postgraduate doctoral loans

    We are seeking views on the details of the proposed income contingent loans for doctoral study, focusing on loan terms, eligibility and implementation. More
    Opened 4 November 2016
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