Home - The Department for Education

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Dcsf.gov.uk has 12 URLs listed in 10 Dmoz categories.

DCSF School Organisation Unit
Provides information about changes to the local organisation of schools. Includes plan production, news, FAQ, forum, and sections for the public, promoters and proposers, decision makers and school governors.
http://www.dcsf.gov.uk/schoolorg/
Top/Regional/Europe/United_Kingdom/Education/Teaching_and_Administration

The Standards Site: Specialist Schools
DCSF information about the Specialist Schools Programme, which helps schools establish identities through their chosen specialisms. Includes categories, guidance, good practice, FAQ, and directory.
http://www.standards.dcsf.gov.uk/specialistschools/
Top/Regional/Europe/United_Kingdom/Education/Teaching_and_Administration

National Academy for Gifted and Talented Youth (NAGTY)
Established by government in 2002 to improveme education for gifted and talented young people. Information about their research, activities and programmes, with advice sections for students and professionals.
http://ygt.dcsf.gov.uk/
Top/Regional/Europe/United_Kingdom/Education/Specialist_Programmes/Gifted_and_Talented

Alternative Education Provision
Government strategy, policies and guidance on exclusion from school, and alternatives to mainstream schooling. Includes case studies, information about projects, and pupil referral unit provision.
http://www.dcsf.gov.uk/exclusions/alternative_provision_policies/
Top/Regional/Europe/United_Kingdom/Education/Specialist_Programmes/Excluded_Pupils

DCSF: Education Protects
National programme to help local authorities raise the educational achievements of children and young people in care. Information about policies and guidance to local authorities.
http://www.dcsf.gov.uk/educationprotects/
Top/Regional/Europe/United_Kingdom/Education/Specialist_Programmes/Looked_After_Children

Ethnic Minority Achievement
Information on government support for local authorities and schools to help them raise achievement for ethnic minority children and young people; includes reports, statistics, case studies, and information about publications.
http://www.standards.dcsf.gov.uk/ethnicminorities/
Top/Regional/Europe/United_Kingdom/Education/Specialist_Programmes/Ethnic_Minority_Achievement

English as an Additional Language
Information about government strategies, guidance and resources for teaching English as an additional language.
http://www.standards.dcsf.gov.uk/ethnicminorities/raising_achievement/763697/
Top/Regional/Europe/United_Kingdom/Education/Specialist_Programmes/English_as_an_Additional_Language

The Standards Site
Government Internet site disseminating practical guidance and examples of good practice in schools in England to help raise standards, particularly in literacy and numeracy.
http://www.standards.dcsf.gov.uk/
Top/Regional/Europe/United_Kingdom/England/Government/Education

Department for Children, Schools and Families
UK government department with responsibility for children's services, families, schools, 14-19 education, and the Respect Taskforce.
http://www.dcsf.gov.uk/
Top/Regional/Europe/United_Kingdom/Government/Education_and_Training

Education Research and Statistics Gateway
Offers access to a range of statistics covering education, training and life-long learning, from the former Department for Education and Skills, and from the new Departments for Children, Schools and Families (DCSF) and Innovation, Universities and Skill
http://www.dcsf.gov.uk/rsgateway/
Top/Regional/Europe/United_Kingdom/Government/Education_and_Training