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Coronavirus (COVID-19): Closure of educa…
Apr 07, 2020 / Resources
Information for parents and carers about the closure of schools and other educational settings following the outbreak of coronavirus (COVID-19). Documents Coronavirus (COVID-19): Closure of educational settings: information for parents and carers HTML Details Information...
Scottish Universities battle against Cov…
Apr 07, 2020 / Resources
Scottish Secretary Alister Jack commends the pioneering work of Scotland’s Universities in response Covid-19. Giving a message of support to the Scottish Universities working in collaboration with others across the UK...
Coronavirus (COVID-19): initial teacher …
Apr 07, 2020 / Resources
Information for providers about managing initial teacher training courses impacted by the coronavirus (COVID-19). Documents Coronavirus (COVID-19): initial teacher training (ITT) HTML Details Guidance for ITT providers with courses affected by coronavirus (COVID-19). It covers:how...
Extra support for schools and parents to…
Apr 07, 2020 / Resources
The Government has announced a package of support, including additional funding and high-quality resources, to help schools deal with the challenges posed by coronavirus. The Government is to make extra funding...
UK productivity: October to December 201…
Apr 07, 2020 / Resources
Labour productivity by industry and related material. Documents UK productivity: October to December 2019 https://www.ons.gov.uk/releases/ukproductivityoctobertodecember2019 Details Official statistics are produced impartially and free from political influence. Published 7 April 2020
Coronavirus (COVID-19): financial suppor…
Apr 07, 2020 / Resources
Guidance on funding available to schools to support them with costs associated with coronavirus (COVID-19). Documents School funding: exceptional costs associated with coronavirus (COVID-19) for the period March to July 2020 HTML Details This...
Coronavirus (COVID 19): online education…
Apr 07, 2020 / Resources
Online educational resources for schools and parents to help children to learn at home. Documents Coronavirus (COVID 19): list of online education resources for home education HTML Coronavirus (COVID 19) online education resources:...
Coronavirus (COVID-19): apprenticeship p…
Apr 06, 2020 / Resources
This document sets out guidance for apprentices, employers, training providers and assessment organisations in response to the impact of coronavirus (COVID-19). Documents Coronavirus (COVID-19): guidance for apprentices, employers, training providers, end-point assessment...
14 to 19 technical and applied qualifica…
Apr 06, 2020 / Resources
Guidance for awarding organisations submitting technical and applied qualifications for school and college performance tables. Documents 14 to 16 qualifications technical guide: 2023 performance tables Ref: DfE-00036-2020PDF, 182KB, 22 pages 14 to 16...
Guidance on contacting the Student Loans…
Apr 06, 2020 / Resources
SLC issues guidance on how students should contact them during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. Our phone lines have reopened but we’re offering a partial service at the moment. Due to the...
Ofsted: coronavirus (COVID-19) rolling u…
Apr 06, 2020 / Resources
Ofsted guidance and information relating to coronavirus (COVID-19) for schools, early years, children's social care and further education and skills providers. ContentsGovernment adviceInspectionsSending us documentsEarly years and childcareNanniesChildren’s social careSchools, further...
Overseas earnings thresholds for Plan 1 …
Apr 06, 2020 / Resources
EnglishCymraeg You'll only start repaying your student loan when you earn more than the minimum amount. There are different earnings thresholds for foreign countries. Documents Overseas earnings thresholds for Plan 1 student loans...
Overseas earnings thresholds for Plan 2 …
Apr 06, 2020 / Resources
EnglishCymraeg You'll only start repaying your student loan when you earn more than the minimum amount. There are different earnings thresholds for foreign countries. Documents Overseas earnings thresholds for Plan 2 student loans...
Overseas earnings thresholds for postgra…
Apr 06, 2020 / Resources
EnglishCymraeg You'll only start repaying your student loan when you earn more than the minimum amount. There are different earnings thresholds for foreign countries. Documents Overseas earnings thresholds for postgraduate student loans, 2020-21 HTML Details If...
Apprenticeship funding bands
Apr 06, 2020 / Resources
Sets out the funding bands that will apply for existing apprenticeship frameworks and apprenticeship standards. Documents Apprenticeship standards: funding bands ODS, 76.2KB This file is in an OpenDocument format Apprenticeship frameworks: funding bands ODS...
Latest from Ofqual
Apr 06, 2020 / Resources
Ofqual Find a regulated qualification or organisation Understand our rules GCSE, AS and A level reforms Apply to have your qualifications regulated Complaints, malpractice and whistleblowing Featured 3 April 2020 — News story How GCSEs, AS &...
Awarding organisations: scope of recogni…
Apr 06, 2020 / Resources
A table of the types of qualifications organisations can offer under their Ofqual recognition. Documents Recognition permissions - April 2020 View onlineDownload CSV 10.6MB Details A summary table of information about the awarding organisations we...
Tell HMRC about a student or postgraduat…
Apr 06, 2020 / Resources
EnglishCymraeg If you complete a Self Assessment tax return, you must use it to tell HMRC about your student or postgraduate loan deductions. ContentsInformation you’ll needPaper tax returnOnline tax returnOverseas Direct Debit...
Coronavirus (COVID-19): cancellation of …
Apr 03, 2020 / Resources
This guidance aims to answer common questions in relation to the cancellation of GCSEs, AS and A levels due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak in 2020. Documents Coronavirus (COVID-19): cancellation of GCSEs...
Coronavirus (COVID-19): school closures
Apr 03, 2020 / Resources
What schools will need to do during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. Documents Guidance for schools about temporarily closing HTML Details This guidance is for schools in England including:local authoritieslocal-authority-maintained schoolsacademiesfree schoolsalternative provision schoolspupil referral unitsspecial...
Coronavirus (COVID-19): maintaining furt…
Apr 03, 2020 / Resources
Operational guidance for further education (FE) providers on maintaining education and skills training provision. Documents Maintaining education and skills training provision: further education providers HTML Details Follow this advice if you’re a:post-16 further education (FE)...
St Nicholas Church of England Infant Sch…
Apr 03, 2020 / Resources
The schools adjudicator’s admission variation decision about St Nicholas CE Infant School. Documents VAR925: St Nicholas Church of England Infant School PDF, 155KB, 4 pages Details Decision reference: VAR925 Type of decision: variation to admission arrangements...
How GCSEs, AS & A levels will be awa…
Apr 03, 2020 / Resources
Ofqual sets out details for schools, colleges, students, parents & carers on how GCSEs and A levels will be awarded following the cancellation of this year's exams. Since the Secretary of...
Schools financial value standard (SFVS)
Apr 03, 2020 / Resources
The standard helps schools and local authorities meet basic standards for good financial health and resource management. Documents Schools financial value standard XLSM, 211KB Checklist guidance HTML Dashboard guidance HTML Additional resources ODT, 46.2KB This file is in an...
Direction issued to the Chief Regulator …
Apr 03, 2020 / Resources
A direction from Gavin Williamson MP, Secretary of State for Education, to Sally Collier, Chief Regulator of Ofqual, about calculating summer 2020 grades in lieu of exam results. Documents Direction to the...
GCSEs, AS and A level awarding: summer 2…
Apr 03, 2020 / Resources
Information for schools, students and parents on how qualifications will be graded and awarded in summer 2020. Documents Information for Heads of Centre, Heads of Department and teachers on the submission of...
Coronavirus (COVID-19): attendance recor…
Apr 03, 2020 / Resources
Link to the online form educational settings should use to submit their record of attendance to DfE, and supporting spreadsheet. Documents Educational settings self-reporting online form: frequently asked questions (FAQ) HTML Coronavirus (COVID-19): attendance...
Higher education provider data: Business…
Apr 03, 2020 / Resources
Data for UK higher education providers on their interaction with business and the community. Documents Higher education provider data: Business and community interaction: 2018 to 2019 https://www.hesa.ac.uk/data-and-analysis/business-community Details The Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) publishes...
Academy President comments on postponeme…
Apr 02, 2020 / Resources
Following yesterday’s postponement of the UN’s Climate change conference COP26–originally scheduled to take place in Glasgow in November–and the announcement by the Secretary of State for Business, Energy &...
Department for Education – Statistics …
Apr 02, 2020 / Resources
Department for Education The Department for Education publishes official statistics on education and children. ContentsForthcoming publicationsAnnouncementsStatistical collectionsAd hoc statistics and data releasesArchived statisticsContact us We use data we collect on schools, further and...
16 to 19 education: funding allocations
Apr 02, 2020 / Resources
Information about how 16 to 19 funding is allocated to colleges, providers, schools and academies. Contents16 to 19 funding allocations16 to 19 revenue funding information for academic year 2020 to 2021Business...
19+ funding allocations guidance 2020 to…
Apr 02, 2020 / Resources
Technical guidance on calculating funding allocations for 2020 to 2021 Documents 19+ allocations technical guidance for 2020 to 2021 PDF, 581KB, 17 pages 16 to 18 traineeships calculator XLSM, 58KB 19 to 24 traineeship calculator XLSM...
19+ funding allocations
Apr 02, 2020 / Resources
Information on how we allocate adult education budget, 19 to 24 traineeships, advanced learner loans, 16 to 18 traineeships and non-levy apprenticeship funding to providers. ContentsPurposeHow we have calculated allocations for...
Keeping children safe in education
Apr 02, 2020 / Resources
Statutory guidance for schools and colleges on safeguarding children and safer recruitment. Documents Keeping children safe in education - for schools and colleges Ref: DfE-00129-2019PDF, 798KB, 110 pages Keeping children safe in education:...
The risk protection arrangement (RPA) fo…
Apr 02, 2020 / Resources
Public sector schools can join the risk protection arrangement (RPA), an alternative to commercial insurance, which may save time and money. ContentsJoin the RPACostWhat it coversFull details of your coverAdditional cover...
Higher education provider data: finance …
Apr 02, 2020 / Resources
Data for UK higher education providers, including sources of income and expenditure. Documents Higher education provider data: finance 2018 to 2019 https://www.hesa.ac.uk/data-and-analysis/finances Details Finance data for UK higher education providers including detailed breakdowns of their:sources...
Debt adviser
Apr 02, 2020 / Resources
KSBs Knowledge K1: How to verify and record customer identity before providing debt advice, in accordance with both data protection (GDPR), Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) regulation and organisational procedures. Debt Advisers will...
The Charter School East Dulwich
Apr 02, 2020 / Resources
The schools adjudicator’s admission objection decision about The Charter School East Dulwich. Documents ADA3647 The Charter School East Dulwich PDF, 151KB, 5 pages Details Decision reference: ADA3647 Type of decision: objection to admission arrangements - not...
Coronavirus (COVID-19): guidance on vuln…
Apr 01, 2020 / Resources
Questions and answers about the provisions being made for vulnerable children and young people. Documents Coronavirus (COVID-19): guidance on vulnerable children and young people HTML Details This guidance covers children:supported by the child social care...
Schemes for financing schools
Apr 01, 2020 / Resources
Statutory guidance for local authorities on producing and amending school financing schemes. Documents Schemes for financing local authority maintained schools HTML Details This statutory guidance is for local authorities. Local authorities are required to publish schemes...
Coronavirus (COVID-19): guidance for sch…
Apr 01, 2020 / Resources
Guidance and advice about coronavirus (COVID-19) in educational settings for staff, parents and carers, pupils and students. This guidance is to help schools and other educational settings provide advice for staff...
Induction for newly qualified teachers (…
Apr 01, 2020 / Resources
Statutory guidance on NQT inductions for headteachers, school staff and governing bodies. Documents Induction for newly qualified teachers Ref: DFE-00274-2016PDF, 819KB, 43 pages This file may not be suitable for users of assistive...
Coronavirus (COVID-19): induction for ne…
Apr 01, 2020 / Resources
Guidance about changes to newly qualified teacher (NQT) induction during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. Documents COVID-19: induction for newly qualified teachers guidance HTML Details This guidance is for:headteachersnewly qualified teachersschool stafflocal authoritiesgoverning bodiesappropriate bodies It applies...
Initial teacher training (ITT): provider…
Apr 01, 2020 / Resources
Information on the process for providers wishing to close ITT provision and withdrawal of initial teacher training accreditation. Documents Initial teacher training (ITT): provider closure and withdrawal of ITT accreditation PDF, 238KB...
ESFA Update: 1 April 2020
Apr 01, 2020 / Resources
Latest information and actions from the Education and Skills Funding Agency for academies, schools, colleges, local authorities and further education providers Documents ESFA Update further education: 1 April 2020 HTML ESFA Update academies: 1...
Guidance: Coronavirus (COVID-19): busine…
Apr 01, 2020 / Resources
Guidance for businesses setting out details of the Small Business Grants Fund (SBGF) and Retail, Hospitality and Leisure Grant Fund (RHLGF). Documents Small Business Grant Fund (SBGF) / Retail, Hospitality and Leisure...
Guidance: Coronavirus (COVID-19): busine…
Apr 01, 2020 / Resources
Guidance for local authorities setting out details of the Small Business Grants Fund (SBGF) and Retail, Hospitality and Leisure Grant Fund (RHLGF). Documents Small Business Grant Fund (SBGF) and Retail, Hospitality and...
Newtons Primary School
Apr 01, 2020 / Resources
The schools adjudicator’s admission variation decision about Newtons Primary School. Documents VAR914 Newtons Primary School PDF, 152KB, 6 pages Details Decision reference: VAR914 Type of decision: variation to admission arrangements - not approved School type: community School...
Research and analysis: The National Mini…
Apr 01, 2020 / Resources
National Living Wage and National Minimum Wage rates increased on 1 April 2020. This report reviews those increases and the LPC's new remit to 2024. Documents The National Minimum Wage in 2020 PDF...
Providers: governance leadership and cle…
Mar 31, 2020 / Resources
Contact details for organisations contracted to offer governance leadership and clerking development opportunities. Documents Training providers: governance leadership and clerking development HTML Details Contact details for the organisations contracted to deliver governance leadership...
Lead practitioner in adult care
Mar 31, 2020 / Resources
Reference Number: ST0007 Details of standard The Lead Practitioner in Adult Care will guide and inspire team members to make positive differences to someone’s life when they are faced with physical, practical...
Coronavirus (COVID-19): free school meal…
Mar 31, 2020 / Resources
Guidance for schools and local authorities on free school meals arrangements during the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. Documents Coronavirus (COVID-19): free school meals guidance for schools HTML Details This guidance will help schools and local...
College collaboration fund (CCF) - A pee…
Mar 30, 2020 / Resources
How to apply for #CCF funding, a peer-support programme to help #FE colleges share good practice and develop quality improvement priorities The college collaboration fund (CCF) is a new 12 month...
SLC Gender Pay Gap Report 2019
Mar 30, 2020 / Resources
Data on the difference in employees’ average earnings from April 2018 to March 2019. Documents Gender Pay Gap Report 2019 PDF, 353KB, 8 pages This file may not be suitable for users of assistive...
Coronavirus (COVID-19): safeguarding in …
Mar 27, 2020 / Resources
Guidance for schools and colleges to support them keeping children safe, including online, during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Documents Coronavirus (COVID-19): safeguarding in schools, colleges and other providers HTML Details This guidance is for schools...
Department of Health and Social Care –…
Mar 27, 2020 / Resources
Department of Health & Social Care ContentsDoing business with DHSCProcurement for small and medium-sized enterprises Doing business with DHSC Bravo is now the Department of Health and Social Care’s primary e-tendering portal. From 11 December 2017...
Guidance for current students
Mar 27, 2020 / Resources
SLC issues guidance for current students and answers common questions related to the COVID-19 outbreak. ContentsWill my payments be delayed?Can I still contact you if I need help?Will I still get...
Guidance for prospective students
Mar 27, 2020 / Resources
SLC issues guidance for prospective students and answers common questions related to the COVID-19 outbreak. ContentsCan I still apply for student finance?Will my application be delayed?Can I still contact you if...
Detailed guide: New Style Employment and…
Mar 27, 2020 / Resources
EnglishCymraeg You may be able to claim New Style Employment and Support Allowance with, or instead of Universal Credit, depending on your National Insurance record. ContentsOverviewWhy should you claim New Style Employment...
Recent announcements
Mar 27, 2020 / Resources
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Covid-19 FAQ
Mar 27, 2020 / Resources
Covid-19 FAQ [correct as at 1600 Friday 27th March] The below FAQ is designed to provide you with information on Covid-19 and its impact on the apprenticeship sector. There are currently two...
Civil Service People Survey 2019 - Ofqua…
Mar 27, 2020 / Resources
Results of the 2019 Civil Service People Survey, looking at experiences and levels of engagement of staff working at Ofqual. Documents People Survey Headline Results 2019 - Ofqual PDF, 530KB, 19 pages This file...
Guidance for repayment customers
Mar 27, 2020 / Resources
SLC issues guidance for repayment customers and answers common questions related to the COVID-19 outbreak. ContentsMy UK salary has dropped or ceased. What will happen with my student loan repayments?I...
Initial teacher training (ITT): criteria…
Mar 27, 2020 / Resources
Mandatory guidance on the criteria that organisations must meet to provide initial teacher training (ITT). Documents Initial teacher training (ITT): criteria and supporting advice HTML Details Temporary version amended in light of Covid-19. This...
How to access your personal learning rec…
Mar 27, 2020 / Resources
Information for learners and parents about their personal learning record. ContentsWhat is a personal learning record?What’s my unique learner number (ULN)?How do I obtain my ULN?Why can’t I access my personal...
Independent primary school managers foun…
Mar 27, 2020 / Resources
A pair responsible for managing an independent primary school have been convicted of running an additional unregistered school on the floor above. The first custodial sentences for running an illegal school...
High needs: allocated place numbers
Mar 27, 2020 / Resources
A list of allocated high needs place numbers to help collaboration between local authorities and institutions. Documents High needs: place numbers for the 2020 to 2021 academic year MS Excel Spreadsheet, 308KB This...
Dedicated schools grant (DSG): 2020 to 2…
Mar 27, 2020 / Resources
Find out how much DSG funding local authorities receive and how it is calculated. Documents DSG: published allocations 2020 to 2021 https://skillsfunding.service.gov.uk/single-funding-statement/latest/start DSG: technical note 2020 to 2021 HTML DSG: growth calculations values 2020 to 2021 MS...
Coronavirus and employment for parents i…
Mar 27, 2020 / Resources
Analysis of households where both parents in a couple or lone parents are in employment, and the industries and occupations they work in. Documents Coronavirus and employment for parents in the UK:...
Response to COVID-19
Mar 27, 2020 / Resources
Provisions as at 1730 23 Mar 2020 The Covid-19 virus presents a unique challenge to the fair and timely delivery of quality apprenticeships. Our priority at this time is the health and...
Rainham Village Primary School
Mar 27, 2020 / Resources
The schools adjudicator’s admission variation decision about Rainham Village Primary School. Documents VAR915: Rainham Village Primary School PDF, 180KB, 6 pages Details Decision reference: VAR915 Type of decision: variation to admission arrangements – approved School type: community School...
COVID-19: guidance for educational setti…
Mar 26, 2020 / Resources
Guidance for schools and other educational settings in providing advice about the novel coronavirus, COVID-19. Documents COVID-19: guidance for education settings HTML COVID-19: guidance for education settings poster PDF, 463KB, 1 page This file may not...
Education in the UK for service children
Mar 26, 2020 / Resources
Information regarding aspects of education for service children in the UK, this will vary depending on where they live or may move to. Documents Education in Scotland: introductory guide PDF, 10.2MB...
Education overseas for service children
Mar 26, 2020 / Resources
The education provision for service children overseas can be categorised as Ministry of Defence (MOD) Schools and Settings or non MOD schools locations. ContentsMinistry of Defence (MOD) Schools and SettingsMOD...
New ‘Great Exhibition at Home’ chall…
Mar 26, 2020 / Resources
The Great Exhibition at Home Challenge is a positive contribution to independent learning at home during this period of unprecedented Covid-19 disruption from the Royal Commission for the Exhibition...
Learning Records Service: help and suppo…
Mar 26, 2020 / Resources
How to contact the LRS for help and support. Documents How to contact the LRS for help and advice HTML Data encryption and passphrase guidance HTML General Data Protection Regulation: Learning Records Service (LRS) HTML Learning Records...
Directorate Children and Young People (D…
Mar 26, 2020 / Resources
This Directorate Children and Young People (DCYP) COVID-19 page provides important advice and updates for service parents. Contents DCYP update regarding the Children’s Education Advisory Service (CEAS) Advice for recipients of Continuity of...
Further update on 2020 exams
Mar 26, 2020 / Resources
Information on our work for awarding GCSEs, AS and A levels this summer. We are rapidly working up plans to implement the arrangements the Secretary of State for Education has set...
Explore education statistics
Mar 26, 2020 / Resources
Find, download and explore official Department for Education (DfE) statistics and data in England. Use this service to find, download and explore official Department for Education (DfE) statistics and data in...
Change to Plan 1 Interest Rates
Mar 26, 2020 / Resources
From the 7 April 2020, the interest rate applied to all Plan 1 Income Contingent Repayment (ICR) student loans will reduce from 1.75% to 1.1%. From the 7 April 2020, the...
Apprenticeship evaluation 2018 to 2019: …
Mar 26, 2020 / Resources
Results from the 2018 to 2019 survey into the views and experiences of employers and learners involved in apprenticeships. Documents Apprenticeship evaluation 2018 to 2019: learner survey Ref: ISBN 978-1-83870-082-9, DFE-RR965PDF, 1.07MB...
Parental responsibility measures
Mar 26, 2020 / Resources
Local authority data on penalty notices, parenting orders and parenting contracts (for unauthorised absence). ContentsStatistics guideOfficial statisticsTransparency data Statistics on the parental responsibility measures used by schools and local authorities to improve...
Improving Lives: Helping Workless Famili…
Mar 26, 2020 / Resources
Improving Lives: Helping Workless Families indicator data and evidence base tracking progress to tackle disadvantages affecting families’ and children’s outcomes. ContentsImproving Lives: Helping Workless Families indicators and evidence baseWorkless households and...
Outcomes for children looked after by lo…
Mar 26, 2020 / Resources
A range of outcome measures at national and local authority level for children looked after continuously for at least 12 months. Documents CLA outcomes 2019: main text PDF, 800KB, 24 pages This file may...
Pupil absence in schools in England: 201…
Mar 26, 2020 / Resources
This release reports on pupil absence in primary and secondary schools in the 2018 to 2019 academic year. Documents Main text PDF, 368KB, 12 pages This file may not be suitable for users...
National achievement rates tables: trans…
Mar 26, 2020 / Resources
This collection is made available to support users to interpret the data made available through National Achievement Rate Tables (NARTs). The data are made available not as a formal part...
Parental responsibility measures: 2018 t…
Mar 26, 2020 / Resources
National and local authority data on penalty notices, cases entering fast-track case management, parenting orders and parenting contracts. Documents Main text PDF, 258KB, 7 pages National and local authority tables MS Excel Spreadsheet, 236KB This...
Statistics: national achievement rates t…
Mar 26, 2020 / Resources
National achievement rates tables (formerly success rates) for apprenticeships and education and training. ContentsNational achievement rates tables 2018 to 2019National achievement rates tables 2017 to 2018National achievement rates tables 2016 to...
Apprenticeships and traineeships: March …
Mar 26, 2020 / Resources
Statistics covering apprenticeships, including the apprenticeship service, and traineeships from August 2019 to January 2020, reported to date. Documents Apprenticeships and traineeships: March 2020 main text PDF, 412KB, 18 pages This file may not...
Further education and skills: March 2020
Mar 26, 2020 / Resources
Further education and skills data for the first 2 quarters of the 2019 to 2020 academic year in England (August 2019 to January 2020, reported to date). Documents Further education and skills:...
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