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The Bristol Guide to Professional Responsibilities and Statutory Frameworks for Teachers and Others in Schools 2008 Edition is now available.  Please see links below for further details.

• The Bristol Guide: Information Flyer
• The Bristol Guide: Order Form

November 2008

• The Annual Report Of Her Majesty’s Chief Inspector Of Education, Children’s Services And Skills: 2007-08
  A Summary of the Report – November 2008
• Children’s Trusts - Statutory guidance on inter-agency cooperation to improve well-being of children, young people and their families
  A Summary of the DCSF guidance – Ref. DCSF-00943-2008, November 2008
• Mathematics Performance In Primary Schools: Getting the best results
  A Summary of the National Audit Office Report, Ref. HC 1151, November 2008
• New Regulations For SENCOs
  A Summary of the new statutory regulations, November 2008
• Gaining Ground - Improving progress in coasting secondary schools
  A Summary of the DCSF strategy document, Ref. DCSF-00941-2008, November 2008
• Developing Young People’s Economic And Business Understanding - Business education in secondary schools, colleges and initial teacher training 2004/07
  A Summary of the Ofsted Report – Ref No: 070096, November 2008
• Contents List Of Summaries Issued – Autumn 2008
  

October 2008

• Delivering 14 – 19 reform: next steps
  A Summary of the DCSF publication – Ref. DCSF-00805-2008, October 2008
• Commissioning alternative provision Guidance for Local Authorities and Schools
  A Summary of the DCSF guidance – Ref. DCSF-00758-2008, October 2008
• The deployment, training and development Of the wider school workforce
  A Summary of the Ofsted report – Ref. 070222, October 2008
• Learning together to be safe
  Helping schools to contribute to the prevention of violent extremism
  A Summary of the DCSF guidance – Ref. DCSF-00804-2008, October 2008
• Good Practice in re-engaging disaffected and reluctant students in secondary schools
  A Summary of the Ofsted Report – Ref No: 070255, October 2008
• Learning Outside The Classroom - How Far Should You Go?
  A Summary of the Ofsted Report, Ref No: 070219, October 2008
• Curriculum Innovation In Schools
  A Summary of the Ofsted Report - Ref No: 070097, October 2008
• National Council For Educational Excellence - Recommendations
  A Summary of the Report, October 2008

September 2008

• Mathematics: Understanding The Score
  A Summary of the Ofsted Report, Ref No: 070063, September 2008
•  Implementation Of 14 - 19 Reforms - An Evaluation Of Progress
  A Summary of the Ofsted Report, Ref No: 070258, September 2008
• Points of Information No. 117
  A Guide To The Law For Governors: September 2008 Edition
  Diploma Administration
  Free School Meals Pilot
  Preventing Violent Extremism - Toolkit For Schools
  Schools Recruitment Service
•  IMPROVING BEHAVIOUR AND ATTENDANCE:
  Guidance on exclusion from schools and Pupil Referral Units
  A Summary of the DCSF Guidance – Ref. DCSF-00573-2008, September 2008
  BULLYING INVOLVING CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS
  AND DISABILITIES
  A Summary of the DCSF Guidance – Ref. DCSF-00372-2008, September 2008
• FUNDING FOR EXTENDED SCHOOLS: 2008 - 2011
  A Summary of the DCSF Guidance, September 2008

 August 2008

• EARLY YEARS: LEADING TO EXCELLENCE
  A review of early years and childcare provision 2005 – 2008 with a focus on organisation, leadership and management
  A Summary of the Ofsted Report – Ref No: 080046, August 2008
• THE BERCOW REPORT
  Children and Young People with Speech, Language and Communication Needs
  A Summary of the Report – Ref. DCSF-00632-2008, July 2008

July 2008

• Independent Review Of Mathematics Teaching In Early Years Settings And Primary Schools
  A Summary of the Final Report - Ref. DCSF-00433-2008, June 2008
• Independent Safeguarding Authority - Government Response to the ISA scheme Consultation
  A Summary of the Consultation Response - May 2008
• Success In Science
  A Summary of the Ofsted Report - Ref. 070195, June 2008
• Education For A Technologically Advanced Nation - Design and technology in schools 2004-07
  A Summary of the Ofsted Report - Ref. 070224, June 2008
• The Changing Landscape Of Languages - An evaluation of language learning 2004/07 
  A Summary of the Ofsted Report - Ref. 070053, July 2008
• The Composition Of Schools In England
  A Summary of the Statistical Bulletin - Ref. B02/2008, June 2008

June 2008

• Back On Track: A strategy for modernising alternative provision for young people
  A Summary of the Government White Paper - Cm 7410, May 2008
• School Admissions 2008: Secondary applications and offers
  A Summary of the DCSF Statistical Report, 22 May 2008
• The Extra Mile: Raising aspirations in deprived communities
  A Summary of the DCSF Project - Ref. 00447-2008BKT-EN, May 2008
• Schools And Sustainability: A climate for change?
  A Summary of the Ofsted Report - Ref. 070173, May 2008
• Youth Alcohol Action Plan
  A Summary of the Government White Paper, Cm 7387, June 2008

May 2008  

• Raising Expectations: Enabling the System to Deliver
  A Summary of the Government White Paper - Cm 7348, March 2008
• School Inspections from September 2009
  A Summary of the Ofsted consultation document - Ref. 080075, May 2008
  Ofsted has issued a correction to website addresses relating to the consultation on the new school inspection framework (DSS Summary DSS 07/08 43, issued in May 2008). The complete consultation document itself can be viewed at the following link: consultation document and the consultation response form is available the following link: response form. Unfortunately, the address given in the DSS summary, which was correct at the time, no longer works
• Assessment For Learning Strategy
  A Summary of the DCSF document - Ref. DCSF-00341-2008, May 2008
• Responding To The Rose Review: Schools' Approaches to the Systematic Teaching of Phonics
  A Summary of the Ofsted briefing paper - Ref. 080038, May 2008
• The Education Of Children And Young People With Behavioural, Emotional And Social Difficulties as a Special Educational Need
  A Summary of the DCSF Revised Guidance, May 2008  

April 2008

• Mathematics Teaching In Early Years Settings And Primary Schools
  A summary of the Williams Review Interim Report, March 2008
• Promoting Achievement, Valuing Success: A Strategy for 14-19 Qualifications
  A summary of the Government White Paper - Cm 7354, March 2008
• Evaluation Of The Primary And Secondary National Strategies 2005-07
  A summary of the Ofsted Report, Ref No: 070033, February 2008
• Developing Financially Capable Young People
  A Summary of the Ofsted Report - Ref. 070029, January 2008
• SENCO Regulations
  A summary of the DCSF publication, March 2008
• Transition from Primary to Secondary School
  A summary of the DCSF Research Report - Ref. DCSF-RR019, January 2008  
• Points of Information No.116 
  " Extending the period of objection on determined admission arrangements
  " Primary and secondary school admissions and appeals: A guide for parents
  " Secondary school admissions, DCSF research report
  " Minority ethnic pupils In The longitudinal study of young people in England  

March 2008

• Appointing Qualified Teachers: Changes in the Law
  A summary of the DCSF guidance
• How Well Are They Doing?: The Impact of Children's Centres and Extended Schools
  A summary of the Ofsted Report – Ref No: 070021
• Identifying Good Practice: A Survey of Post-16 Science in Colleges and Schools
  A summary of the Ofsted report: Ref No: 070027
• Securing Regular School Attendance: Legal Measures Available
  A summary of the DCSF guidance 

January 2008

• Geography in Schools: Changing Practice
  A summary of the Ofsted Report – Ref No: 070044
• Poetry in Schools
  A summary of the Ofsted Report – Ref No: 070034
• Points of Information No.115
  A summary of the effective provision for gifted and talented children in secondary education summary of the Office for National Statistics Release
• Time for Standards
  A summary of the DCSF guidance 
• The Young Apprenticeships Programme 2004-07
  A summary of the Ofsted Report – Ref No: 070032
• Mathematics Teaching In Early Years Settings And Primary Schools
  A summary of the Williams Review Interim Report, March 2008
• Promoting Achievement, Valuing Success: A Strategy for 14-19 Qualifications
  A summary of the Government White Paper - Cm 7354, March 2008
• Evaluation Of The Primary And Secondary National Strategies 2005-07
  A summary of the Ofsted Report, Ref No: 070033, February 2008
• Developing Financially Capable Young People
  A Summary of the Ofsted Report - Ref. 070029, January 2008
• SENCO Regulations
  A summary of the DCSF publication, March 2008
• Transition from Primary to Secondary School
  A summary of the DCSF Research Report - Ref. DCSF-RR019, January 2008  
• Points of Information No.116 
  " Extending the period of objection on determined admission arrangements
  " Primary and secondary school admissions and appeals: A guide for parents
  " Secondary school admissions, DCSF research report
  " Minority ethnic pupils In The longitudinal study of young people in England  

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