The third report on the state of equity in the English education system from the Centre for Equity in Education, The University of Manchester. May 2008 This is the third report on the state of equity in the English education system from the Centre for Equity in Education based at The Univer » Read More

Research / Think Tanks

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  Comment   Divisions are appearing in the independent sector over how to address the public benefit criterion required under the new Charity law. Some schools feel that the route lies in offering more bursaries. Others that it lies in forging new relationships wit » Read More

Comment and Analysis

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  18 June Young People and Families The Children's Plan aims to realise the Government's long-term vision for children, young people and families. Some of the key themes of the plan include: empowering schools, supporting families and improving childcare; establishing » Read More

Conferences and Events

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  12 June This conference for publishers, retailers and librarians will announce the results of research by The Bookseller and consumer insight agency Next Big Thing, commissioned to mark The Bookseller's 150th anniversary. The research looks at the big questions for the book t » Read More

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  Friday 27th June 2008 – Central London   Aims and objectives   Raising standards in school is the concern of all those working in education. Identifying those at risk of under achieving and taking positive action to address it is a necessity. There is good wo » Read More

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  26 jUNE Understanding and Meeting the Duty Thursday 26th June 2008 – Central London Extended Services: Engaging and Integrating the Community in Schools Friday 27th June 2008 – Central London  Supported by CFBT Education Trust » Read More

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  29 May 2008  Ten areas around the country are to pilot the Government’s £25 million Find your Talent programme to give young people the chance to encounter a range of high-quality cultural experiences for five hours a week both in and outside of school. Children » Read More

Whitehall / Westminster

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Speech by Kevin Brennan 22 May 2008 , Playing for Success   Making this country the best place for children and young people to grow up is the ambition of our Children’s Plan. And that means giving every child a world-class education and doing more to prevent any » Read More

Whitehall / Westminster

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  28 May 2008   The DCSF has published two pieces of statutory guidance setting out how local authorities should implement personal education allowances and Child Trust Fund account top-up payments for looked after children.   Personal Education Allowances for Look » Read More

Whitehall / Westminster

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   17 June 2008   Understand and overcome the barriers to boys' achievement.   Recognise the boys most at risk of falling behind at your school.   Improve the level of attainment for boys at your school.   Fight the anti-education » Read More

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