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New guidelines to help industry promote internet safety
The UK Council for Child Internet Safety launches new guidelines for organisations and Internet Service Providers to make sure parents and children get quality and consistent messages about internet safety.
Press notice 07 February 2012
New national reading competition
Schools Minister Nick Gibb announces a new reading competition designed to inspire children to become voracious readers and boost literacy standards.
Press notice 07 February 2012
Major overhaul to reform family justice system
Children and Families in England and Wales will benefit from major reforms to the family justice system which will tackle delays, streamline processes and rebuild trust.
Press notice 06 February 2012
Highest quality qualifications in Performance Tables
Announcement that qualifications counting in Performance Tables will be reduced from 3,175 to 125.
Press notice 31 January 2012
Reform of 14-16 Performance Tables from 2014
Information about qualifications which will be recognised in School and College Performance Tables from 2014 onwards.
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