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Welcome to Schools

This section of the site contains a range of information and resources for the schools workforce.

In the news

Schools Minister visits improved primary schools in Dover
Nick Gibb pays tribute to Dover Federation for the Arts primary schools following their recent achievements in Key Stage 2 examinations.
News 02 February 2011
Initial Teacher Trainee places and bursaries 2011/12
Confirmation from the Department of this year’s allocations for ITT places and bursaries.
News 31 January 2011
Eight Free Schools have business plans approved
Details of the eight Free School proposals that have advanced to pre-opening stage.
News 29 January 2011

More news

DfE on YouTube (external site, opens a new window)

Deadline for Free School proposals

The Department will not accept any proposals from individuals or groups seeking to open Free Schools this September beyond 5:00pm on Friday 11 February.

General article01 February 2011

Teaching and learning

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Administration and finance

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Tools and initiatives

Hear why teachers parents and groups want to set up Free Schools

What it means to become an academy: hear what heads are saying

Schools, register your interest in becoming an academy.

Review of the National Curriculum - have your say on facebook (external site, opens a new window)

DfE on Twitter

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DfE on Flickr

DfE on Flickr (external site, opens a new window)