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ESRC: Schools still failing to promote positive attitudes towards disabled people Progress towards teaching children to have positive attitudes towards disabled people has been slow and 'patchy', according to a new study funded by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC). <... 25 June 2010
Special Educational Needs in England: January 2010 This statistical release brings together the information available on special educational needs and special schools in England. 25 June 2010
Department for Education issues details of how groups can apply to set up free schools Those interested in running the schools, which, along with academy expansion, is one of the coalition government's flagship education policies - are being asked to submit a set of proposals to the Dep... 24 June 2010
New childhood taskforce – support for disabled children a key priority Prime Minister David Cameron will chair a childhood and families ministerial taskforce, made up from ministers across several departments, which will attempt to make cost-effective improvement... 24 June 2010
HM Treasury Budget 2010 Emergency Budget This Budget sets out a five-year plan to rebuild the British economy based... 24 June 2010
Commission calls in evidence on disability-related harassment in Britain The Equality and Human Rights Commission is investigating whether public bodies and public transport providers are fulfilling their legal obligations to prevent disbaled people from being harassed. Co... 21 June 2010
DfE Ministerial Portfolios Confirmed The full list of ministerial appointments has now been confirmed at the Department for Education. 08 June 2010
Guidance on direct payments for community care, services for carers and children's services: England 2009 The aim of this guidance is to assist local councils in making, managing and administering direct payments. It has been updated to reflect recent legislative changes that extend direct payments to pre... 13 January 2010
Disabled Children's Access to Childcare Pilot Activity mproving childcare for the families of disabled children is a national priority and an integral part of expanding service provision and choice for parents who want to balance work and family life. 12 January 2010
Children’s Plan Two Years On: next steps to achieve outstanding children’s services On the second anniversary of the Children’s Plan, Children’s Secretary Ed Balls and Culture Secretary Ben Bradshaw today announced that Sarah Thane, former chair of the Royal Television So... 12 January 2010