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Skills Bootcamp funding guidance for learners starting Skills Bootcamps under contracts with DfE.
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Statutory guidance on the special guardianship services local authorities need to provide in accordance with the Children Act 1989.
Information for academies about how to claim for national non-domestic rates (NNDR).
Data submission specifications for the children looked after (CLA) return for 2025 to 2026.
Support for early years providers to make incentive payments when recruiting new staff.
A guide and checklist for training providers that currently offer apprenticeship training and those considering offering it in the future.
Guidance for colleges to report the number of their students eligible for pupil premium and free meals in the 2025 to 2026 academic year
Guidance explaining the role of schools taking part in the breakfast clubs early adopter programme.
The national minimum standards that apply to residential family centres.
Guidance for school leaders and staff on managing drugs, drug-related incidents within schools and pastoral support for pupils.
Guidance for school leaders, governors, local authorities and academy trusts about managing asbestos in schools and colleges.
Guidance to support billing authorities with the national non-domestic rates (NNDR) claims payment process.
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