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Nurseries in schools: everything you need to know

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Primary schools can now apply for the first phase of funding, with up to £150,000 of £15 million available to support up to 300 new or expanded nurseries to be open by September 2025. 

But what are school-based nurseries and who will benefit? Here’s everything you need to know.

What is the national curriculum and why is it being reviewed?

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The national curriculum is a set of subjects and standards used by primary and secondary schools, so children learn the same things.    We’ve announced that we’ll be holding an independent review to refresh the curriculum and make sure it meets …

What is PISA data and how does it measure students’ success at school?

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The Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) measures how pupils are performing in certain subjects at school in countries around the world. It’s run by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) and assesses the knowledge and skills in mathematics, reading and science of 15-year-olds internationally.

Wraparound childcare: Everything you need to know about before and after school childcare

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We’re expanding wraparound care for primary school children across England by increasing the number of places available, to support working families. But what exactly is wraparound childcare? We explain everything you need to know, from what it is to how you can …