School attendance: parents and unauthorised absences

Documents to download

This is an archived Commons Library briefing on School Attendance from 2004.

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.
- Education
- Schools
Safeguarding in English schools

Information on the safeguarding duties of English schools, governing bodies and staff, including during recruitment, and in dealing with allegations
Children and young people’s mental health: policy and services (England)

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.