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  • Children’s social care providers: fees and inspection frequency

    We are seeking views on the following proposed changes to Her Majesty’s Chief Inspector of Education, Children’s Services and Skills (Fees and Frequency of Inspections) (Children’s Homes etc.) Regulations 2015 , with a view to regulations coming into force in April 2018: a 10% increase on current fees for most settings where fees are not already at full cost recovery; reviewing the structure of future fees; and ceasing inspections for closed children’s... More
    Closed 7 December 2017

  • Apprenticeship Assessment Plans - November 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 December 2017

  • Approving the development of new Apprenticeship Standards November 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 December 2017

  • Approving Draft Apprenticeship Standards November 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 December 2017

  • School loan schemes: Implementation of changes

    We are seeking views on the implementation of the changes to the criteria for agreeing loan schemes. More
    Closed 13 December 2017

  • Office for Students: registration fees (stage 2)

    We’re seeking your views on how registered higher education providers' annual registration fees charged by the Office for Students (OfS) will be calculated. More
    Closed 22 December 2017

  • Securing student success: risk-based regulation for teaching excellence, social mobility and informed choice in higher education

    This consultation seeks views on the proposed new regulatory framework which will be the system to regulate higher education. More
    Closed 22 December 2017

  • Designation of a body for English higher education information

    This consultation sets out the role of the Designated Data Body and seeks views on the suitability of HESA to fulfil the role. More
    Closed 22 December 2017

  • Designation of a body to perform the assessment functions for higher education in England

    This consultation sets out the role of the Designated Quality Body and seeks views on the suitability of QAA to fulfil the role. More
    Closed 22 December 2017

  • Simplifying Access to the Market: Degree Awarding Powers & University Title

    We invite views on the proposals for the criteria and processes for degree-awarding powers and university title. More
    Closed 22 December 2017

  • Working Together to Safeguard Children: changes to statutory guidance

    The Department for Education invites your views on changes to the statutory guidance 'Working Together to Safeguard Children', new 'child death review' guidance, and new regulations. More
    Closed 31 December 2017

  • Eligibility for free school meals and the early years pupil premium under Universal Credit

    This consultation invites views on our proposed approach to the following passported benefits under Universal Credit: free school meals eligibility for pupils in primary and secondary education and students in further education; and the early years pupil premium. This consultation document explains: The general principles we have taken into account in considering changes to the eligibility criteria for free school meals and the early years pupil premium in... More
    Closed 11 January 2018

  • Eligibility for the free early years entitlement for two-year-olds under Universal Credit

    We are inviting views on our proposals for the free early years entitlement eligibility criteria for two-year-olds under Universal Credit. More
    Closed 15 January 2018

  • Residential Accommodation for 16-18 year olds: National Minimum Standards

    We are proposing revisions to the national minimum standards for residential accommodation for 16-18 year olds in the FE sector to bring them up-to-date. Ofsted inspects against these standards, and they may be used by providers to assess their own services, to train staff, and as a guide for parents and students. The standards apply to any further education colleges, sixth form colleges, FE designated institutions, and 16-19 academies, which provide residential accommodation for... More
    Closed 26 January 2018

  • Approving Draft Apprenticeship Standards January 2018

    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 29 January 2018

  • Apprenticeship Assessment Plans - January 2018

    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 29 January 2018

  • Approving the development of new Apprenticeship Standards January 2018

    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 29 January 2018

  • Implementation of T Levels' programmes

    We are seeking views on the development of new T level programmes, and how they should be designed to deliver the Sainsbury Panel’s recommendations. More
    Closed 8 February 2018

  • Institute for Apprenticeships: Occupational Maps

    In November 2017 the Institute for Apprenticeships took ownership of occupational maps from the Department for Education, a resource which will help determine how occupations are categorised and in turn T levels are administered. More
    Closed 8 February 2018

  • Office for Students: monetary and financial penalties

    This consultation seeks views on: the maximum amount of monetary penalty that the Office for Students (OfS) should be permitted to impose for breach of an ongoing registration condition the matters (mandatory factors) which the Secretary of State should require the OfS to consider (or not consider) when imposing a monetary penalty the approach to financial penalties for late payment of OfS registration fees and ‘other fees’, including the penalty amount... More
    Closed 9 February 2018

  • Accelerated Degrees: widening student choice in Higher Education

    This consultation is about the provision of accelerated degree courses in higher education. The consultation seeks views on how to enable and encourage wider provision of accelerated degree courses, and increased enrolment by students. This consultation is for anyone with an interest in higher education, and particularly in flexible modes of provision. This includes: Higher education providers and representative groups Higher education provider faculty and... More
    Closed 11 February 2018

  • Insolvency regime for further education and sixth form colleges: technical consultation

    This technical consultation seeks views on the insolvency regime being developed for further education and sixth form colleges. More
    Closed 12 February 2018

  • Changes to the teaching of Sex & Relationship Education and PSHE

    The Department for Education is considering how to update the existing Sex and Relationship guidance which, was last updated in 2000, and is therefore now out of date. The updated guidance will support schools in delivering the new subjects of Relationships Education at primary and Relationships and Sex Education (RSE) at secondary, as well as, potentially, Personal, Social, Health and Economic Education (PSHE). More
    Closed 12 February 2018

  • Keeping children safe in education

    The Department for Education invites your views on changes to the statutory guidance Keeping children safe in education (KCSIE) and a new departmental non-statutory advice document covering sexual violence and sexual harassment between children in schools and colleges. More
    Closed 22 February 2018

  • Early education and childcare workforce: level 2 qualifications criteria

    We are seeking views on the proposed early years assistant (level 2) criteria and their suitability for qualifications in early education and childcare. More
    Closed 28 February 2018

  • Golden Hello – Proposed end date for claims

    Our proposal is to confirm an end date of 31 August 2019, for eligible teachers to make Golden Hello claims to academies or LEAs in England. More
    Closed 8 March 2018

  • Strengthening Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and Improving Career Progression for Teachers

    This consultation is about supporting teachers and ensuring the right structures are in place at the beginning of a teacher’s career, improving access to high-quality professional development and improving progression opportunities for all teachers throughout their careers. The first half of the consultation sets out our initial proposals for a strengthened Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). These include: An extended induction period with QTS awarded at the end Development... More
    Closed 9 March 2018

  • Approving Draft Apprenticeship Standards February 2018

    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 12 March 2018

  • Approving the development of new Apprenticeship Standards February 2018

    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 12 March 2018

  • Apprenticeship Assessment Plans - February 2018

    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 12 March 2018
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