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Changes to the Adoption and Children (Coronavirus) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2020
We are seeking views on our proposal to extend or amend a limited number of flexibilities within the Adoption and Children (Coronavirus) (Amendment) (No'.2) Regulations 2020, in relation to Medical Reports, Virtual Visits and Ofsted Inspections. MoreClosed 28 February 2021 -
Standards for boarding schools and residential special schools
The Department for Education is consulting on revised standards for boarding schools and residential special schools in England. These standards are proposed to be published under section 87C of the Children Act 1989 as statements of national minimum standards, and will replace the current national minimum standards which were published in 2015. MoreClosed 23 February 2021 -
Post-16 Level 2 and below study and qualifications in England: Call for Evidence
We're seeking views on programmes of study at level 2 and below for students aged 16 and above. MoreClosed 14 February 2021 -
Review of Post-16 Qualifications at level 3: Second stage
We're seeking views on proposals to reform post-16 technical and academic qualifications at level 3. MoreClosed 31 January 2021 -
Regulating Independent Educational Institutions
This consultation was withdrawn on 7 May 2020 due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak and was relaunched on 13 October 2020. If you have already responded to this consultation, your feedback will still be considered and you do not need to resubmit your response. The consultation will close on 27 November 2020. Consultation details This consultation seeks views on a number of proposals for legislation. A commitment to consult on the first proposal was included in a statement... MoreClosed 27 November 2020 -
Behaviour hubs lead school and MAT application
We are looking for schools and MATs with exemplary behaviour cultures to join the behaviour hubs programme to support schools and spread good practice. How to apply To apply to become a lead school or MAT, you must first read our application guidance document which you can access on the Behaviour Hubs webpage. The deadline for submitting lead school or MAT applications is midday, Friday 30 th October 2020. Contact If you... MoreClosed 30 October 2020 -
Changes to the School Admissions Code
The Department for Education is consulting on a revised version of the statutory School Admissions Code. MoreClosed 16 October 2020 -
Changes to the adoption and children regulations: coronavirus (COVID-19)
We are seeking views on proposed changes to the Adoption and Children (Coronavirus) (Amendment) Regulations 2020. MoreClosed 5 August 2020 -
Reforms to unregulated provision for children in care and care leavers
Children in care and care leavers are some of the most vulnerable children and young people in society. Every child and young person should have access to a stable and secure placement in accommodation that can meet their needs and, most importantly, keep them safe. We need to work together to make this happen and deliver the support these vulnerable children and young people deserve. The number of children in care aged 16 or 17 placed in unregulated settings has increased from 2,900... MoreClosed 3 June 2020 -
Keeping children safe in education: proposed revisions 2020
This consultation has been withdrawn permanently We want schools and colleges to be able to focus their efforts on responding to the Covid-19 pandemic. Therefore the 2020 Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) consultation which was suspended on 31 March 2020 has been withdrawn permanently. The majority of the revisions proposed in the consultation version will be reconsidered for future updates of KCSIE. There are a small number of revisions that we have... MoreClosed 31 March 2020 -
Behaviour hubs lead school and MAT application
In light of the latest public health measures and current pressures schools are facing, we have decided to introduce a second opportunity to apply to become a lead school or MAT for the behaviour hubs programme later in the year. Applications submitted in this current window (closing 30 March) will be considered alongside those received in the subsequent window, later in the year. Please download and read the application guidance at the bottom of this page under ‘RELATED’... MoreClosed 30 March 2020 -
Subcontracting post-16 education and training with Education and SKills Funding Agency (ESFA) funding
We are seeking views from providers who have an interest in subcontracted delivery to inform our thinking about reforms to subcontracting arrangements. This consultation is now closed but providers can still submit a response to the consultation by emailing subcontracting.consultation@education.gov.uk before Tuesday 31 March 2020. MoreClosed 17 March 2020 -
Music education: call for evidence
We are seeking views on music education, to inform our proposals for the refresh of the National Plan for Music Education. MoreClosed 13 March 2020 -
Ofsted inspection: removal of the outstanding exemption
We're seeking views on the removal of the exemption for outstanding schools, colleges and other organisations delivering publicly-funded education and training. MoreClosed 24 February 2020 -
Fees and frequency of inspection regulations 2020 to 21
The aim of this consultation is to seek views of key stakeholders on proposed changes to the Her Majesty's Chief Inspector of Education, Children's Services and Skills (Fees and Frequency of Inspections) (Children's Homes etc) Regulations 2015. MoreClosed 11 February 2020 -
Early Years Foundation Stage reforms
We are seeking views on proposed changes to the statutory framework for the early years foundation stage. MoreClosed 31 January 2020 -
Revised arrangements for the Dedicated Schools Grant
We're seeking views on changing the dedicated schools grant. MoreClosed 15 November 2019 -
Online Schools Accreditation Scheme
We are seeking views on a proposal to establish a voluntary accreditation scheme for online schools. MoreClosed 8 November 2019 -
Extending the Academies Risk Protection Arrangement (RPA) to Local Authority Maintained Schools (LAMS)
We are seeking views on extending the self-insure arrangement currently operational for academy trusts (ATs) to the local authority sector. MoreClosed 4 November 2019 -
Teachers’ Pension Scheme – Independent Schools Phased Withdrawal
We are seeking further views regarding proposed changes to the participation of independent schools in the Teachers’ Pension Scheme. MoreClosed 3 November 2019 -
Home to school travel and transport: statutory guidance
We are seeking views on revised statutory guidance for local authorities on home to school travel and transport for children of compulsory school age. MoreClosed 31 October 2019 -
Mandatory minimum per pupil funding levels in 5-16 school funding
Consultation on making the national minimum per pupil funding levels mandatory to use in local authority funding formulae from 2020-21. MoreClosed 22 October 2019 -
Restraint in mainstream settings and alternative provision
The Government has recently published guidance on reducing the need for restraint and restrictive intervention in special schools and health and social care settings. This guidance aims to help settings adopt a preventative approach to supporting children and young people whose behaviour challenges as a result of learning disabilities, autistic spectrum conditions or mental health difficulties. You can read the guidance here: ... MoreClosed 17 October 2019 -
Early years childcare fees regulations
We are seeking views on proposed changes to early years fees paid to Ofsted, and on the principles that should underpin a revised fee model. MoreClosed 9 October 2019 -
Financial Transparency of local authority maintained schools and academy trusts
The purpose of this consultation is to outline the current financial transparency arrangements for academy trusts and maintained schools, and to consider possible changes. While both types of school are now funded through a specific grant – the DSG for maintained schools and General Annual Grant for academy trusts – current financial transparency arrangements are different and provide different levels of assurance. The Department has been looking at ways of improving... MoreClosed 30 September 2019 -
Higher technical education consultation
We are seeking views on our proposed reforms to higher technical education in England. MoreClosed 29 September 2019 -
Children's homes workforce: a call for evidence
The Department for Education is seeking your views on professional registration, and existing approaches to regulating the children’s homes workforce. MoreClosed 27 August 2019 -
Funding for SEND and those who need AP: Call for evidence
A call for evidence on the funding arrangements for young people with SEND and those who need alternative provision. MoreClosed 31 July 2019 -
Digital functional skills qualifications: proposed subject content
The Department for Education is seeking views on the proposed subject content for new digital functional skills qualifications. MoreClosed 11 July 2019 -
Character and Resilience: A call for evidence
Ian Bauckham, Chair of the Character Advisory Group, is seeking views on the development of character and resilience in young people. MoreClosed 5 July 2019
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