School meals and nutritional standards (England)
The main recent policy developments regarding school meals in England, including the school food standards and provision of free school meals.
An introduction and reference guide to the key schools-related topics in Northern Ireland
The school system in Northern Ireland (442KB PDF)
Members often receive enquiries from constituents about school-related matters. This briefing paper considers the education system in Northern Ireland, to assist in answering those queries. It provides an overview of the school system and discusses school types, key organisations and school organisation. It also looks at school admissions, transport, attendance, exclusion, special educational needs and complaints about schools.
Where complex issues are raised it may be more appropriate to refer the constituent to specialist bodies and organisations or to a solicitor if legal advice is sought.
As education is a devolved area, different arrangements are in place for the other countries in the UK.
See also the accompanying Library briefings:
The school system in Northern Ireland (442KB PDF)
The main recent policy developments regarding school meals in England, including the school food standards and provision of free school meals.
Information on the safeguarding duties of English schools, governing bodies and staff, including during recruitment, and in dealing with allegations
Support for children and young people's mental health in England is provided by the NHS, schools and other settings. Government policies aim to address the rising need for support.