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Government expands Troubled Families programe to cover children under five
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Government eyes making pandemic changes permanent with consultation on revised School Admission Appeals Code
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Government faces legal challenge from pupil with SEN over “unfair” use of PCR testing in schools
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Government faces legal challenge over impact of pension changes on teachers and doctors
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Government faces threat of legal action over introduction of T-Levels
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Government facing legal challenge over speed of provision of devices to disadvantaged children for education at home
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Government hails “transformational” reform for children and young people with SEND but councils fire warning on cost and demand
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Government hands £3m grant to law centres as part of support for charities during COVID-19
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Government hikes judicial pay after “unprecedented” recruitment issues
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Government in call for evidence on dispute resolution ahead of civil, family and administrative justice reform
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Government issues consultation on reforms to data regime and information watchdog
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Government issues criteria to be considered for public sector severance payments
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Government issues draft guidance saying schools should engage parents “as matter of priority” if child wishes to change gender identity at school
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Government issues guidance on establishment and governance of ‘Town Boards’
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Government issues guidance on managing expiry of PFI contracts effectively
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Government issues policy note and guidance on public procurement and responses to COVID-19
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Government issues policy note on procurements in an emergency, warns on commercial risks of direct awards without competition
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Government issues procurement policy note on paying suppliers during coronavirus outbreak
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Government issues procurement policy note on preparing UK for leaving EU
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Government issues updated guidance on Prevent Duty
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