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"
Assessment and testing in primary education in England
Overview of national curriculum assessments ('SATs) in primary education in England. Covers suspension during pandemic, and resumption in 2021/22 academic year.
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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Research Briefing
March 2022 schools White Paper (England)
Overview of Government plans for remaining schools in England to join MATs by 2030, a longer school week for some schools, and higher English and maths targets.
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Research Briefing
Physical education, physical activity and sport in schools
This briefing provides information on the provision of physical education and sport in schools, including National Curriculum requirements, funding, the School Games, and regulations relating to school playing fields.
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Debate Pack
Estimates Day debate: Education
On Wednesday 9 March 2022, the House of Commons will consider estimates of spending on the National Tutoring Programme and adult education
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Research Briefing
Coronavirus and schools
Examines the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on schools and pupils in England. Updated following the end of public health restrictions, in February 2022
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Research Briefing
Professional Qualifications Bill [HL] 2021-22
The Professional Qualifications Bill [HL] creates a new legal framework for the recognition of professional qualifications gained outside the UK and reforms the practice of regulators. This briefing summarises the debate and amendments to the Bill up to the Commons committee stage on 18 January 2022.
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Research Briefing
School funding in England
Gives a short, non-technical overview of school funding levels and funding mechanisms in England.
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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
Down Syndrome Bill: Committee stage
This briefing provides background on, and explains the aims of, the Down Syndrome Bill 2021-22. Commons report stage is scheduled for 4 February 2022.
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Research Briefing
Suicide prevention: Policy and strategy
This briefing paper considers suicide prevention policies and strategies throughout the UK. It outlines national and local approaches to prevention policy in some key policy areas.
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Research Briefing
School places in England: applications, allocations and appeals
Covers applying for school places in England. Updated in light of the pandemic, and the revised school admissions code in force since September 2021.
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Research Briefing
School inspections in England: Ofsted
Provides background on Ofsted inspections of state-funded schools in England. Updated for Autumn 2021 term.
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Debate Pack
International Men’s Day 2021
A debate on International Men's Day will take place in Westminster Hall on Thursday 25th November 2021, from 1:30pm. Nick Fletcher and Philip Davies MP will open the debate.
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