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This document provides an analysis of the education manifesto promises made by political parties in the 2024 General Election in England. It highlights the challenges in the education system, such as the achievement gap and the impact of the pandemic. The report evaluates the education commitments of the Conservative, Labour, Liberal Democrats, Greens, and Reform UK parties, discussing their strengths and weaknesses in areas such as early years education, school organization, post-16 education, school funding, and the education workforce. The report emphasizes the need for evidence-based policies and a comprehensive approach to addressing educational inequalities. However, it finds that the manifestos offer limited plans for addressing these challenges, with a lack of urgency and detail on supporting students with special educational needs and disabilities, school funding, and teacher pay and recruitment. [Extracted from the article]

This document provides an overview of school funding in England, focusing on the period between 2010 and 2019. It highlights that while total school spending increased by 1% in real terms during this time, school spending per pupil fell by 9% due to an increase in pupil numbers. However, since the last general election in 2019, there has been a £6 billion increase in total spending, bringing spending per pupil back to 2010 levels. The report discusses potential future pressures on school funding, such as rising costs and falling pupil numbers, and emphasizes the need for immediate spending on special educational needs provision, teacher pay, and school repairs. It concludes by stating that while school funding per pupil is expected to reach a record high in 2024-25, it is still lower than the long-term trend, and additional funding may be required to compensate for cost rises. The document also discusses trends in school spending per pupil, the impact of pupil numbers on spending needs, the decline in teacher pay, and the employment of other staff in schools. It mentions the increase in teaching assistants due to the growing number of students with special educational needs and highlights the low average pay for these positions. The rising costs of educating students with special needs have put pressure on school budgets, and there is a need for increased capital spending on school buildings. The document presents three options for future school funding and notes that political parties are expected to provide more specific commitments on school spending in the coming weeks [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses a study on the long-term impact of COVID-19 and closures on pupils' attainment and social skills. The research aims to estimate the COVID-19 gap and the disadvantage gap and track changes in these to learn how quickly pupils' attainment catches up to where it might be expected to be, had the pandemic not happened. The study showed that the negative impact of school closures in the immediate years after the pandemic has started to wane for the years covered in the study.

This document contains a collection of questions and answers from the House of Lords on various topics. The questions cover a range of subjects, including education, digital skills, homelessness, library services, and healthcare. The answers provide information on government initiatives, funding, and policies related to these topics. [Extracted from the article]

This document contains a series of parliamentary questions and answers from the House of Commons, covering a wide range of topics related to education. The Department of Education in England has announced that it will not be renewing its contract with now Teach, an organization that supports career changers entering the teaching profession, but remains committed to recruiting and supporting career changers in other ways. The government is reviewing funding models for universities and considering the potential merits of programs like the Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme to improve local skills development. The text also addresses various other topics, including library services, the gaming industry, armed forces training, education in Nigeria, gender dysphoria support, addiction support for children, mental health services, skilled worker visas, funding opportunities for manufacturers, employment support for young people, and trends in youth unemployment in London. [Extracted from the article]

The article provides an overview of education and childcare in the UK, focusing on government initiatives and reforms. It discusses efforts to expand childcare provision and improve school attendance, as well as the role of teachers in supporting vulnerable children and families. The article also mentions the government's engagement with universities on international student issues. Additionally, it highlights the reform of qualifications, including the introduction of new technical occupational qualifications and alternative academic qualifications. The text also touches on the government's research into the dropout rate for T Levels and the comparison between T Levels and BTECs for employment preparation. Lastly, it mentions the government's plans to address childhood obesity and support young offenders. [Extracted from the article]

The article provides an overview of the oral questions asked in Parliament regarding education and children. It covers a range of topics such as support for children with special educational needs, apprenticeship achievements, mental resilience in young people, and education on Israel and antisemitism. The government is taking steps to reform the system, increase funding, and provide training to address these issues. The text includes perspectives from different political parties and highlights various government initiatives and funding allocations. [Extracted from the article]

This document provides answers to written parliamentary questions on various topics. The Department for Education highlights the success of the apprenticeship system in increasing high-quality apprenticeship starts, with high satisfaction rates among employers and apprentices. Additional funding has been allocated to support apprenticeships, particularly for young people and small and medium-sized enterprises. The document also discusses the types of schools that can open under the free schools program, the assessment of school building conditions, and the government's support for faith schools. Other topics covered include spelling and grammar assessments in exams, skills training for businesses, funding for Music Hubs, guidance on Relationships, Sex, Health, and Education, and the impact of pupil premium funding on disadvantaged students. The Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology does not have specific information on the number of PhDs funded by UKRI allocated to Chinese nationals. Full-time students are generally not eligible for income-related benefits, but bursary funding has been allocated to help disadvantaged 16- to 19-year-olds in England. The apprenticeship levy supports employers in investing in apprenticeship training, and the government plans to invest in skills training to meet the needs of more students seeking higher education. The Nursery Milk Scheme and School Food Standards ensure access to milk in early years settings and schools, and the Period Product Scheme provides free period products in schools. The Department for Education collects information on students' characteristics to evaluate and monitor the impact of education and training. The government is incorporating lessons from the Sure Start program into its [Extracted from the article]

The document titled "House of Commons" provides a written statement from the Secretary of State for Education, Gillian Keegan, regarding faith school designation reforms. The reforms aim to increase the number of good school places and remove barriers to the creation of more faith school places. The government is consulting on removing the requirement for faith-based admission criteria and allowing special academies to be designated with a religious character. The proposals apply to England only and the consultation will run for 7 weeks. [Extracted from the article]

The article presents the findings from the National Behaviour Survey (NBS) for the academic year 2022/23, conducted by the Department for Education. The survey collected data on pupil behavior in mainstream primary and secondary schools in England from various respondent groups, including school leaders, teachers, pupils, and parents/carers. The report covers topics such as school behavior culture and policy, school environment and experience, frequency and impact of misbehavior, and responding to behavior. The findings show variations in responses between different groups, with school leaders generally giving more positive responses than teachers and pupils. The report also highlights the prevalence of misbehavior and its impact on teaching and learning, as well as the interventions used by schools to manage behavior. [Extracted from the article]

This article provides a summary of the monthly oral questions on education and children's issues in the UK Parliament. The questions covered various topics such as apprenticeships, maintained schools funding, support for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), the PSHE curriculum, student cost of living support, and the morale of teachers and school support staff. The Secretary of State for Education highlighted efforts to increase the number of apprenticeship opportunities, embed essential skills into apprenticeship standards, and address the fall in apprenticeship starts. The Minister for Schools discussed funding decisions for maintained schools, improvements in support for SEND children, and initiatives to improve the morale of teachers and school support staff. The Minister for Skills, Apprenticeships, and Higher Education addressed discussions with devolved Administrations on student financial support and highlighted the government's efforts to make education accessible to disadvantaged students. The text discusses various topics related to education and apprenticeships in the UK. It mentions discussions in Parliament about discipline and truancy issues in schools, the impact of pay and working conditions on teacher morale, the increase in good and outstanding schools according to Ofsted ratings, the decline in level 2 apprenticeship starts since the introduction of the apprenticeship levy, efforts to promote degree-level apprenticeships, steps taken to inform school pupils about apprenticeship opportunities, support for post-college opportunities for students with special educational needs, efforts to improve teaching and learning in schools, the inclusion of autism training in teacher training, and measures to ensure academic freedom and combat [Extracted from the article]

This document contains a collection of questions and answers on various topics, including education, apprenticeships, gender identity services, public libraries, and mobile phone usage in schools. The responses provide information on government initiatives, funding, policies, and plans related to these topics. The document aims to provide factual information to library patrons conducting research on specific subjects. [Extracted from the article]

This document is a compilation of questions and answers from the Department for Work and Pensions, House of Lords, and Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick regarding various topics. The questions cover issues such as extending eligibility for Universal Credit to higher education students affected by financial control and domestic abuse, the impact of preparing for the aborted T- levels in hairdressing and barbering, the loss of live notes during Ofsted inspections, promoting the benefits of drinking milk to children, encouraging wider take-up of the Nursery Milk Scheme, the agriculture industry's ability to attract skilled staff, the proactive use of data by local authorities to identify children eligible for free school meals, and the support for children and young people with Tourette's Syndrome. The answers provided by the respective authorities offer insights into the current policies and plans related to these topics. [Extracted from the article]

The document provides information on several statutory instruments issued last week. The first instrument is the Tertiary Education and Research (Wales) Act 2022 (Commencement No. 2 and Transitory Provision) (Amendment) Order 2024, which amends the 2023 Order by omitting provisions related to the Commission for Tertiary Education and Research and the Higher Education Funding Council for Wales. The second instrument is the School Attendance (Pupil Registration) (England) Regulations 2024, which consolidate and change the law relating to the registration of pupils at schools in England. The third instrument is the Education (Information About Individual Pupils) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2024, which require specified types of schools to provide information about every pupil to the Secretary of State. The fourth instrument is the Education (Penalty Notices) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2024, which establish new penalties for parents who fail to secure regular school attendance for their children. The final instrument is the Designation of Schools Having a Religious Character (England) Order 2024, which designates St Cecilia's Catholic Primary School in Liverpool as a voluntary aided school with a religious character. [Extracted from the article]

This article provides an overview of school funding and costs in England. The core schools budget is expected to be around £60 billion in 2024-25, representing an 11% increase in real terms compared to five years ago. However, when considering spending per pupil, there has been a 9% decrease in real terms between 2009-10 and 2019-20, the largest and most sustained cut in school spending per pupil in at least 40 years. Additionally, school capital spending has significantly declined, and the projected increase in school funding per pupil may not fully account for rising school costs. Overall, there are concerns about the purchasing power of school budgets and the need for additional funding to compensate for cost rises. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses the Education for 11 to 16-year-olds Committee's report on the current education system in England. The committee found that the system prioritizes academic learning and knowledge acquisition, resulting in a narrow curriculum and content overload for students. The report calls for significant reforms, including reducing the content load of GCSEs and abandoning the English baccalaureate in favor of a broader curriculum. The committee also highlights the need for more practical and applied forms of learning, as well as a less burdensome model of assessment. The article includes perspectives from various individuals, including politicians and former education officials, who express support for the committee's recommendations and emphasize the importance of a well-rounded education. [Extracted from the article]

This document provides answers to parliamentary questions on various topics, including education and sports in the UK. The Department of Education is taking steps to support teachers and improve their workload and well-being, as well as increasing diversity in the teaching profession, particularly in science and mathematics. The government is funding programs to promote STEM education and careers, with a focus on encouraging girls and underrepresented groups. In terms of sports, the government is committed to promoting physical education in schools and ensuring equal access for all students. They have published an action plan to improve the quality of PE and school sport and encourage children to meet the recommended daily amount of physical activity. Ongoing discussions and reviews are also mentioned regarding gender identity services for children and young people. [Extracted from the article]

This document is a response to a report by the House of Lords Committee on the Education of 11 to 16 Year Olds. It covers various aspects of education for this age group, including the national curriculum, literacy and numeracy, oracy, digital skills, and climate and sustainability education. The government disagrees with some of the committee's recommendations but emphasizes the importance of a broad and balanced curriculum and the development of essential skills. The government also highlights its commitment to raising literacy and numeracy standards and preparing students for post-16 education. The Committee expressed concern about the new natural history GCSE potentially becoming isolated from the rest of the curriculum and recommended incorporating nature, climate, and sustainability education more widely. The government rejected the recommendation for a curriculum review but acknowledged the importance of learning about sustainability and climate change. The Committee also highlighted the decline in the study of modern foreign languages and recommended innovative ways to promote language learning. The government agreed with the recommendation and outlined measures to support language teaching. The Committee emphasized the need for opportunities to study creative and artistic subjects and called for changes to accountability measures. The government disagreed with the recommendation but recognized the importance of creative subjects and outlined plans to support arts education. The Committee also addressed the decline in technical subjects and urged the government to promote technical and vocational education. The government agreed with the recommendation and highlighted its efforts to enhance technical options. The Committee emphasized the importance of careers education and equal status for all post-16 pathways. The government agreed with the recommendation [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses the UK government's consultation on sex and relationships education. The consultation emphasizes the importance of providing high-quality education that prepares students for adult life and promotes their moral, social, cultural, mental, and physical development. Schools are required to have a written policy for relationships education and sex education, consult with parents, and differentiate between the two subjects. The consultation also addresses topics such as curriculum development, resources, working with external agencies, parental involvement, and controversial issues like sexual orientation and gender identity. [Extracted from the article]

The article present various written parliamentary questions and their answers on different educational topics. Topics include increasing the proportion of male primary school teachers; per-pupil funding for deprived areas; transfer of apprenticeship levy funds; apprenticeship achievement rates; addressing the attainment gap between pupils from different socioeconomic backgrounds; and information about the risks of e-cigarettes in the Relationships, Sex and Health Education curriculum.

The article offers information on the independent evaluation of the National Tutoring Programme Year 2 in England, United Kingdom. Topics discussed include aiming to mitigate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on disadvantaged pupils' education; the effectiveness of three tutoring routes: Tuition Partners, Academic Mentors and School-Led Tutoring (SLT); and SLT impact on English and maths outcomes at both school and pupil levels.

The article focuses on a study conducted by the British National Foundation for Educational Research (NFER) that examines the impact of the cost-of-living crisis on schools in England. Topics discussed include the effects of rising living costs on pupils and their households, the financial challenges faced by schools, and the implications for teacher well-being and recruitment.

The article focuses on a study that examines the impact of academic selection systems, particularly grammar schools, on pupils' educational attainment in England. Topics discussed include the influence of academic selection on students' academic performance and the ongoing debate surrounding its potential negative effects on both individual and overall educational outcomes.

The article presents education policy papers in Great Britain published in October 2024. They include an appraisal of the policy impact of the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (Transfer of Functions etc) Bill, information on the bill and the role that Skills England will play in the government's wider skills reform agenda, and main policy developments regarding school meals in England.