Students and the rising cost of living
This briefing explains how the rising cost of living has affected further and higher education students in the UK.
‘Maths to 18’ in England
This briefing explains where the Government is up to with its plans to have all children studying some form of maths to 18.
The reform of level 3 qualifications in England
This briefing explains why some post-16 qualifications, including BTECs, will have their funding removed from 2024. It also covers plans for an 'Advanced British Standard'.
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Research Briefing
Careers guidance in schools, colleges and universities (England)
This House of Commons Library briefing paper looks at the requirements on schools, colleges and universities in England to provide careers guidance, the quality of the advice provided, and also the organisations working to provide careers advice.
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Research Briefing
Support for care leavers
This briefing paper provides an overview of the UK Government’s policies to support care leavers.
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Research Briefing
Lifelong Learning (Higher Education Fee Limits) Bill: Progress of the Bill
This briefing analyses the parliamentary progress of the Lifelong Learning (Higher Education Fee Limits) Bill. The Bill has now received royal assent.
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Research Briefing
Help with childcare costs in England
Information on the support available for help with childcare costs and the Government’s proposals for reform.
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Debate Pack
Impact of increases in the cost of living on further and higher education students
There will be a Westminster Hall debate on the impact of increases in the cost of living on further and higher education students on Tuesday 19 September at 4:30pm. This is a one hour debate sponsored by Paul Blomfield MP.
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Research Briefing
Technical education in England: T Levels
This briefing provides an overview of reforms to the technical education system in England through the introduction of new T Level qualifications.
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Research Briefing
The Turing Scheme
The Turing Scheme has replaced the Erasmus+ programme in providing funding for participants in UK universities, colleges, and schools to go on international study and work placements.
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Research Briefing
Suicide prevention: Policy and strategy
This briefing paper considers suicide prevention policies and strategies throughout the UK. It outlines national and local approaches to prevention policy in some key policy areas.
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Debate Pack
Estimates: Spending of the Department for Education on post-16 Further Education, Colleges and Adult Education
On Wednesday 5 July the House of Commons will consider estimates of spending on adult education, post-16 education, further education and colleges.
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Research Briefing
Further education funding in England
This briefing explains the different systems of funding available to further education providers in England, examines recent funding announcements and trends, and considers some related issues facing the further education sector.
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Research Briefing
Special Educational Needs: support in England
This House of Commons Library briefing sets out the system of support for children and young people in England aged 0-25 with special educational needs (SEN).
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Research Briefing
The Lifelong Loan Entitlement
This briefing explains the Government's plans to introduce a Lifelong Loan Entitlement. It also considers reaction and issues raised by the education and employment sectors.
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