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Evaluating innovation in children’s social care

This report examines the Department for Education’s evaluation of the Children’s Social Care Innovation Programme.

Sector(s): Children and families, Education and skills

Performance Improvement area(s): Accountability in local service delivery, Local service delivery, Performance measurement, Transforming public services

Department(s): Department for Education

Published:
24 Jun 2022

Autumn 2022

Supporting vulnerable adolescents

Adolescents who are exposed to dangers such as substance abuse, criminality, and exploitation, both inside and outside the family, are at greater risk of adverse outcomes. These may include severe mental health difficulties, homelessness, physical or mental harm, periods of not being in education, employment or training, and contact with the criminal justice system. Addressing … Read more

Posted 13 May 2022 in: Children and families

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Communication with academy trust auditors

This communication provides an understanding of an academy auditor’s role and the NAO’s expectation of them.

Sector(s): Education and skills

Department(s): Department for Education

Published:
4 May 2022

Departmental Overview 2020-21: Department for Education

A summary of the Department for Education spending in 2020-21, focusing on key messages from the Department’s Annual Report and Accounts, and providing insights which can be used to improve financial scrutiny.

Sector(s): Education and skills

Performance Improvement area(s): Support to Boards

Department(s): Department for Education

Published:
29 Apr 2022

Regulating the financial sustainability of higher education providers in England

This report looks at the Office for Student’s responsibilities for financial regulation of higher education providers.

Sector(s): Education and skills

Performance Improvement area(s): Financial and risk management, Financial and service sustainability

Department(s): Department for Education

Published:
9 Mar 2022

Summer 2022

Developing workforce skills for a strong economy

This study will consider whether government has an effective approach to supporting the development of workforce skills in England.

Posted 1 February 2022 in: Education and skills

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Financial sustainability of schools in England

This report examines the financial sustainability of mainstream schools in England.

Sector(s): Education and skills

Performance Improvement area(s): Financial and service sustainability

Department(s): Department for Education

Published:
25 Nov 2021

School funding in England

This report examines the Department for Education’s funding provision and distribution of funding for mainstream schools in England.

Sector(s): Children and families, Education and skills

Department(s): Department for Education

Published:
2 Jul 2021

Guide to the education sector annual reports and accounts 2019-20

A summary of key information and insights that can be taken from the annual reports and accounts of the Department for Education and related bodies in the education sector in England.

Sector(s): Education and skills

Performance Improvement area(s): Support to Boards

Department(s): Department for Education

Published:
11 May 2021