This House of Commons Library briefing details the support available for more able and talented students in UK schools, the attainment gaps existing amongst the more able, and summarises evaluations on the effectiveness of support provided.
Compare average per pupil funding in your constituency with others and identify schools in your constituency that could have an annual increase or decrease (in real terms) in per pupil funding.
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.
-
Research Briefing
This briefing paper looks at the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on schools and pupils. It largely focuses on England, but includes some information about Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
-
Debate Pack
On Wednesday 21 October 2020, there will be an Opposition Day Debate on Free School Meals.
-
Research Briefing
University Technical Colleges (UTCs) are schools introduced by the Conservative-Liberal Democrat Coalition Government, originally for 14-19 year olds, that work alongside employers and universities to deliver technical education and core curriculum subjects. This briefing sets out their conception, introduction, performance, and future direction.
-
Research Briefing
The levels of funding available for capital projects in English schools, and information on the funding streams schools may access
-
Research Briefing
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.
-
Debate Pack
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.
-
Research Briefing
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.
-
Debate Pack
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.
-
Research Briefing
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
-
Research Briefing
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.
-
Insight
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
-
Insight
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?
-
Total results (page 1 of 2)