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  • Returning to work after time out for caring

    In the Spring Budget 2017, the Government committed “to promoting returnships to the public and private sector, helping people back into employment after a career break." This commitment focusses on supporting returners, who are defined as those that have taken time out of paid employment to care for children or other family members. Following this commitment, we want to know more about returners’ experiences, employers’ experiences of recruiting returners, and evidence on the... More
    Closed 23 October 2017

  • Institute for Apprenticeships Statement: Quality Apprenticeships

    We want to hear your thoughts on our draft Quality Statement, which defines what quality means in an apprenticeship. More
    Closed 18 October 2017

  • Approving Draft Apprenticeship Standards September 2017

    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
    Closed 11 October 2017

  • Apprenticeship Assessment Plans - September 2017

    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
    Closed 11 October 2017

  • Approving the development of new Apprenticeship Standards September 2017

    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
    Closed 11 October 2017

  • Caste in Great Britain and Equality Law

    We are seeking your views on the most effective way to implement a legal ban on caste discrimination. As a result of the recent General Election, the consultation has been extended beyond its initial 16 week period, for a further 8 weeks. The closing date of the consultation is now 18 September 2017, after which no further responses will be accepted. More
    Closed 18 September 2017

  • Approving the development of new Apprenticeship Standards August 2017

    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
    Closed 11 September 2017

  • Apprenticeship Assessment Plans - August 2017

    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
    Closed 11 September 2017

  • Approving Draft Apprenticeship Standards August 2017

    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
    Closed 11 September 2017

  • Approving the development of new Apprenticeship Standards July 2017

    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
    Closed 7 August 2017

  • Apprenticeship Assessment Plans - July 2017

    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
    Closed 7 August 2017

  • Approving Draft Apprenticeship Standards July 2017

    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
    Closed 7 August 2017

  • Analysing family circumstances and education

    We’re seeking views on the methodology in our paper analysing the household income and educational outcomes of pupils in England. More
    Closed 31 July 2017

  • Approving Draft Apprenticeship Standards June 2017

    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
    Closed 10 July 2017

  • Approving the development of new Apprenticeship Standards June 2017

     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... More
    Closed 10 July 2017

  • Apprenticeship Assessment Plans - June 2017

    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
    Closed 10 July 2017

  • Primary assessment in England

    This consultation seeks views on the future of primary assessment and the implications for accountability. More
    Closed 22 June 2017

  • Primary school pupil assessment: Rochford Review recommendations

    This consultation seeks views on the recommendations for assessing pupils working below the standard of the national curriculum tests. More
    Closed 22 June 2017

  • National Fostering Stocktake - Call for Evidence

    This is a call for evidence to inform a comprehensive understanding of the current fostering system in England. We want to understand what is working well and why, where improvements are needed to achieve better outcomes for children and identify areas where further research is needed. Sir Martin Narey and Mark Owers have been appointed by the Secretary of State for Education to conduct a National Fostering Stocktake. As a first step, they are seeking views on the current state of... More
    Closed 16 June 2017

  • Approving Draft Apprenticeship Standards May 2017

    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
    Closed 5 June 2017

  • Apprenticeship Assessment Plans - May 2017

    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... More
    Closed 5 June 2017

  • Approving the development of new Apprenticeship Standards May 2017

    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
    Closed 5 June 2017

  • Approving the development of new Apprenticeship Standards April 2017

    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
    Closed 8 May 2017

  • Approving Draft Apprenticeship Standards April 2017

    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
    Closed 5 May 2017

  • Apprenticeship Assessment Plans - April 2017

    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
    Closed 5 May 2017

  • Exclusion guidance 2017

    We are seeking views on revisions we are proposing to make to the statutory guidance on the exclusion of pupils. We have made changes in a small number of areas to make the rules that apply to exclusions and the process of review clearer. More
    Closed 25 April 2017

  • Change to criteria for agreeing loan schemes

    The Department is seeking views on a proposed revision to section 4.10 (Loan Schemes) of the Scheme for financing schools guidance. More
    Closed 21 April 2017

  • Approving the development of new Apprenticeship Standards March 2017

    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
    Closed 10 April 2017

  • Apprenticeship Assessment Plans - March 2017

    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
    Closed 7 April 2017

  • Approving Draft Apprenticeship Standards March 2017

    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
    Closed 7 April 2017
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