We are looking for schools and MATs with exemplary behaviour cultures to join the behaviour hubs programme to support schools and spread good practice.
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To apply to become a lead school or MAT, you must first read our application guidance document which...More
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...More
This consultation has been withdrawn permanently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the 2020 Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) consultation which was suspended on 31 March 2020 has been withdrawn...More
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.
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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 ...More
We're seeking views on the removal of the exemption for outstanding schools, colleges and other organisations delivering publicly-funded education and training.
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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.
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We are seeking views on revised statutory guidance for local authorities on home to school travel and transport for children of compulsory school age.
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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...More
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...More
The Department for Education is seeking your views on professional registration, and existing approaches to regulating the children’s homes workforce.
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This consultation is about establishing a local authority registration system for children who do not attend state-funded or registered independent schools.
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