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Safeguarding Children and Supporting Families and Grants Grants to help voluntary organisations whose work supports the Government's goals for children's social care School Admissions Code The School Admissions Code came into force on 28 February 2007 and applies to all maintained schools and Academies when setting their admission arrangements for September 2008 and subsequent years. School Attendance Our aim is to provide information, case studies and opportunities for the sharing of good practice on school attendance in England as part of the Government's aim to raise educational standards for all School building, design, resources and finance This section includes information on school design, building and sources of finance (Schools Capital). School buildings information centre - TeacherNet This is the web content of the Schools Capital Assets Design Team of the DCSF. We aim to promote best practice in design, use and management of school facilities. School Change of Category Proposals Welcome to the New School Organisation Website School Diversity Information about School Diversity policy and the benefits for schools, students, parents and teachers. School Funding School, early years and 14-16 funding 2008-11 School Funding Settlement - TeacherNet School, early years and 14-16 funding 2008-11 School Funding Unit Providing guidance and information on School Funding School in Focus School in Focus celebrates innovative ways in which schools are responding to the unique needs of their pupils, staff, parents and communities. School Governors Information for school governors School Organisation Information on opening, closing or expanding a school. School Performance Tables DCSF School and College Achievement and Attainment Tables (formerly Performance Tables) School Sport and PE In this area you will find news and updates on the Physical Education, School Sport and Club Links national strategy School and College Achievement and Attainment Tables (formerly Performance Tables) 2007 Performance Tables Schools - Best Value for Money The VfM unit is a small team committed to improving the way schools allocate and use their resources in order to improve children’s outcomes in a continuous and sustainable way Schools - Building and Design This is the web content of the Schools Capital Assets Design Team of the DCSF. We aim to promote best practice in design, use and management of school facilities. Schools Improvement and Targets Unit The School Improvement and Targets Unit and the Excellence in Cities Team work with schools facing challenging circumstances. Schools - OfSTED Reports Ofsted today does much more than inspect schools. We inspect nurseries, schools, colleges, teacher training providers, local education authorities (LEAs) and much more. Use this area to find the inspection report you need Schools Private Finance Initiative - TeacherNet Here on the Schools Private Finance Initiative area of TeacherNet you can find general information about the scheme Secondary National Strategy The Secondary National Strategy for school improvement, formerly known as the Key Stage 3 National Strategy Section 96 Guidance on external qualifications that the secretary of state has approved for use by pupils less than 19 years of age. Selling to the DfCSF Central Procurement Services - how to sell to the DfCSF Sex and Relationship Education Guidance Details the areas of sex and relationship education that are covered in statutory science lessons and also provides information and advice to those parents who are considering withdrawing their child from the non-statutory elements of sex and relationship education. Sick Children In any given year there are some 100,000 children and young people who require education outside school because of illness or injury. Special Education needs It is the ambition of the special educational needs (SEN) and disability division that every child with special educational needs reaches their full potential in schoolIt is the ambition of the special educational needs (SEN) and disability division that every child with special educational needs reaches their full potential in school Specialist Schools Information An introduction to the aims and background of the Specialist Schools Programme, and an outline of the characteristics specific to each of the ten specialisms Spending Reviews Spending Reviews take place every two years and set three year spending envelopes for departments. Spending Review 2004 covers financial years 2005-06 to 2007-08. Standards Fund This site provides information for Local Education Authorities on the Standards Fund. Standards - Primary Framework for literacy and mathematics The renewal of the Primary Framework for literacy and mathematics offers everyone involved in teaching children aged from 3 to 11 an opportunity to continue the progress made in raising standards by embedding the principles of both Every child matters: Standards - Primary National Strategy (pupils aged 5 - 11) High standards and a broad and rich curriculum go hand in hand. The Primary National Strategy supports teachers and schools to raise standards across the whole curriculum Standards Site UK Government Internet site disseminating practical guidance and examples of good practice in schools in England to help raise standards in literacy, numeracy, key stage 3, schemes of work, excellence in cities and other major education policy areas. Statistical First Releases Department for Children, Schools and Families Analytical Services produce a wide range of statistics covering education, training and life-long learning. Student Support Higher Education Student and parent support Success For All - Reforming Further Education and Training Learning and Skills covers key providers such as further education and sixth form colleges, schools with sixth forms, local authority and adult education institutions and private and voluntary sector providers. Supporting Pupils with Medical Needs - A Good Practice Guide Pupils with medical needs— some pupils will have medical conditions that require support so that they can attend school regularly and take part in school activities Support for pupils with medical needs - TeacherNet Pupils with medical needs— some pupils will have medical conditions that require support so that they can attend school regularly and take part in school activities. Sure Start Sure Start is the government programme to deliver the best start in life for every child. We bring together, early education, childcare, health and family support Sure Start - Childcare Careers Childcare is a job that people really love doing Sustainable Development Sustainable development allows people to meet their basic needs and enjoy a good quality of life without compromising the quality of life of future generations.