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Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill introduced to Parliament today, putting children’s interests at the heart of government policy.

Bridget Phillipson Education Secretary

Courses key to government growth mission will stay, with 70% of the remaining qualifications due for defunding to be saved.

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Tuition fees to rise in line with inflation, helping put universities on a secure footing alongside inflation-linked lift to maintenance loans.

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21 August 2024Guidance

Explains how to apply for a free level 3 qualification. These courses could help you improve your wage outcome and job prospects, and gain skills that employers value.

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A policy statement setting out the government’s commitment to whole system reform of the children’s social care system.

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Search for a job or find out how to work at a nursery, pre-school, before or after school clubs, or become a childminder.

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