School strike action in the UK
Short article on planned strike action in schools across the UK, including key dates
Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) Bill 2022-23
The Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) Bill 2022-23 would allow the Government to set minimum service requirements during strikes in certain sectors.
The Pupil Premium
Provides an overview of policy on the pupil premium since its introduction in 2011, including funding levels, eligibility criteria, and accountability
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Research Briefing
School funding in England
A non-technical overview of school funding levels and mechanisms in England. Updated following 2022 Autumn Statement
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Research Briefing
Assessment and testing in primary education in England
Overview of national curriculum assessments ('SATs) in primary education in England; includes provisional KS2 SATs results for 2022
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Debate Pack
International Men’s Day 2022
There will be a debate on International Men’s Day on Thursday 17 November. The debate will be led by Nick Fletcher MP (Conservative).
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Debate Pack
Increasing the number of male primary school teachers
A Westminster Hall debate has been scheduled for 2.30pm on Wednesday 16 November on increasing the number of male primary school teachers. The debate will be opened by Ben Bradley MP.
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Debate Pack
Religious education in modern Britain
On Tuesday 1 November a debate on Religious education in modern Britain is scheduled in Westminster Hall. This debate will be opened by Martin Vickers MP.
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Research Briefing
Support for care leavers
This briefing paper provides an overview of the UK Government’s policies to support care leavers.
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Research Briefing
School meals and nutritional standards (England)
The main recent policy developments regarding school meals in England, including the revised school food standards and provision of free school meals.
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Research Briefing
Coronavirus: GCSEs, A Levels and equivalents in 2022
Provides background on exams in 2022. It covers adaptions, absence, grading, and appeals. Updated for release of Scotland's exam results on 9 August 2022
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Debate Pack
The spending of the Department for Education
There will be a debate on estimates relating to the department for Education in the House of Commons chamber on 6 July 2022. This debate will be led by Robert Halfon MP.
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Research Briefing
Informal carers
This briefing looks at informal carers in the UK and the issues they face. It includes information on their rights, benefit entitlement, the support available and an overview of Government policy.
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Debate Pack
Queen’s Speech debate, 16 May 2022: Making Britain the best place to grow up and grow old
Background briefings for Queen's Speech debate on 16 May 2022: "Making Britain the best place to grow up and grow old"
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Research Briefing
The Special Educational Needs and Disabilities and Alternative Provision Green Paper
An overview of the Government's proposed integrated national SEND and alternative provision system, and some initial reaction
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