Local Authorities
News, information and communications for local authorities
The LA website supports the work of local authorities in driving through the education and children's services reform agenda. Read more about the site.
If you are not a local authorities employee, see our link pages for parents, students and jobs for further guidance. Find contact details for your local authority here.
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06 January 2009
Youth Workforce Common Apprenticeship Survey
This survey looks at the current use and demand for apprenticeships, the need for a common standard and the funding, information and support needs of employers, trainers and apprentices.
05 January 2009
Assessment for Learning (AfL) e-bulletin
The first 'Assessment for Learning' newsletter is now available online from the National Strategies website.
05 January 2009
Foster Carers who also provide childcare
To alert all local authorities that, all foster carers approved under the Foster Services Regulations 2002, who also care for children between 0 and 8 years must also register with Ofsted.
This site has been developed and is managed by the Department for Children, Schools and Families (DCSF).