Shadi Danechi

This House of Commons Library briefing paper provides information about the number of informal carers in the UK and the issues they face. It also explains the rights, benefits and support available to informal carers as well as current and previous Government policy on caring.

On 7 July 2020 there will be an Estimates Day debate on the spending of the Department for Education on closing the gap and support for left behind children.

This briefing paper provides an overview of how places are allocated at state-funded mainstream schools in England. It's been updated in advance of primary national offer day 2020, and in light of changes to admissions appeals during the Coronavirus pandemic.

This House of Commons Library briefing sets out the system of support for children and young people in England aged 0-25 with special educational needs (SEN). The briefing provides an overview of the new system introduced in 2014, the transitional arrangements, and how the new system differs from that which preceded it. It also includes a brief history of the movement towards reform that preceded the 2014 changes, and information on the impact of the new system available to date.

On 26 February from 9.30-11.00 am there will be a debate in Westminster Hall on school exclusions. The debate has been initiated by Sarah Jones MP.

This Commons Library Briefing Paper provides an overview of the concerns that increasing numbers of children in England are being 'off-rolled' - being excluded or otherwise leaving school for reasons that do not serve their best interests

This House of Commons Library briefing discusses the requirements on schools in England to teach languages; the quality of provision; support for teaching; calls for improved standards; and relevant Government reforms.

There is growing evidence of major strain on the system providing support for children and young people in England with special educational needs or disabilities

The Government promised a real terms rise in school funding. Will this be sufficient? And will the funding get to the schools that need it the most?

This House of Commons Library briefing discusses what makes faith schools in England different. It answers FAQs and provides key statistics.

The DfE published the notional and provisional amounts the Government will allocate to fund 5-16 year-olds in mainstream schools.

What is taught in Religious Education in English schools? This briefing sets out the rules in place, as well as issues surrounding the teaching of RE and its curriculum, and information on related topics such as collective worship and the right to withdraw a child from RE classes.