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How we are providing free holiday club places and healthy meals for children that need it most

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Holiday Activity and Food (HAF) programme

Evidence suggests that attending holiday clubs can have a positive impact on children’s learning, health and wellbeing. This is especially true of clubs that provide enrichment activities – these are activities that complement what children learn at school - as …

Strep A and scarlet fever – what are they and what are the symptoms? Information for parents, schools, colleges and early years providers

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We are seeing an increased number of cases of Group A streptococcus (Strep A) compared to normal at this time of year. There is no evidence that a new strain is circulating and the increase is most likely related to …

How we are supporting schools and colleges to be energy efficient

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How we are supporting schools and colleges to be energy efficient

It’s important that schools and colleges are energy efficient so they can provide the best possible learning environments for young people, minimise operating costs and reduce carbon emissions. That’s why we’re investing £500million to help state schools and colleges with …

88% of schools now rated good or outstanding – and how we’re making sure Ofsted ratings are up to date

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New data shows that 88% of schools are now rated good or outstanding, up from 68% in 2010. Ofsted ratings are an important factor in helping parents understand the standards of schools in their areas – and we’re making changes …