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Guidance from the Department for Education: Expectations for Local Authorities

Find out more information on what the Department for Education advise Local Authorities to expect from educational settings.

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The Department for Education is responsible for children’s services and education. They are responsible for all settings and training in England, including:

  • Early Years

  • Schools

  • Higher and Further Education Policy

  • Apprenticeships

  • Wider Skills

In the pages below you will find information on what the Department for Education advise Local Authorities to expect from educational settings.

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