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New statistics show almost 10,000 children from Ukraine have been given school places and the data will be used to make sure all school age children from Ukraine are getting a good education.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
Office of the Schools Adjudicator report of our work for September 2019 to December 2020.
Office of the Schools Adjudicator (OSA) annual report for September 2018 to August 2019.
Office of the Schools Adjudicator (OSA) annual report for September 2017 to August 2018.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
Sixteen selective schools are to expand after committing to improving access for disadvantaged pupils
Primary school places confirmed for thousands of pupils as education standards continue to rise.
Pupils across the country will find out today (1 March) which secondary school has offered them a place for September, as education standards continue to rise.
Office of the Schools Adjudicator (OSA) annual report for September 2016 to August 2017.
Office of the Schools Adjudicator (OSA) annual report for September 2015 to August 2016.
Secretary of State for Education Nicky Morgan has approved the appointment of Shan Scott as Chief Schools Adjudicator.
First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government
New rules will also stop complaints against faith schools from secularist campaign groups.
Letter about a change to the school admissions code to make sure that summer-born children don't miss a year of school.
Schools Minister Nick Gibb called for action - ahead of proposed changes - to allow summer-born children to start in reception aged 5.
Office of the Schools Adjudicator annual report for September 2013 to August 2014.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
This year 88% of families got a place at their first choice primary school and 85% were offered one at their first choice secondary.
The number of schoolchildren regularly missing school has fallen by almost 140,000 over the past 2 years.
More pupils will be able to attend the best schools in a new-look admissions system that will be fairer and simpler for all parents, Schools Minister Nick Gibb said today.
The department responds to a survey by the Association of Colleges of enrolment at sixth-form colleges.
The Department for Education changes the definition of “persistent absence” to deal with the reality of pupil absenteeism in schools and its impact on their learning.
Education Secretary Michael Gove MP today launched a consultation to make the school admissions process simpler, fairer and more transparent for all parents.
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