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Prime Minister announces support for families
Announcement about new support to help families, including parenting classes and relationship support.
Press notice 18 May 2012
Government sets out case for reforming teachers’ pay
Education Secretary Michael Gove has today submitted evidence to the School Teachers’ Review Body (STRB) – the independent body which makes recommendations on teachers’ pay reforms.
Press notice 16 May 2012
The changes to SEN support for 2014
Parents will have a new right to buy in specialist special educational needs (SEN) and disabled care for children from 2014, the biggest change to SEN for 30 years.
Press notice 15 May 2012
Parents given power of veto on schools’ use of biometrics
New advice to schools will make clear that they will no longer be able to use pupils’ biometric data without parental consent. The advice, launched today for consultation, comes into effect from September 2013.
Press notice 15 May 2012
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