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Sarah Teather visits St Matthew's pre-school in Newham
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Early intervention: Key to giving disadvantaged children the opportunities they deserve
Iain Duncan Smith and Sarah Teather announce an independent commission into early intervention. (28 July 2010)
News article28 July 2010
Government announces pupil premium to help raise achievement of disadvantaged pupils
Michael Gove and Sarah Teather announce the first steps towards the pupil premium, including the launch of a school funding consultation. (26 July 2010)
News article26 July 2010
Launch of National Citizen Service
Tim Loughton welcomes the Prime Minister’s launch of the National Citizen Service pilots for young people (22 July 2010).
News article22 July 2010
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