Current strategy
July 2008
- Diploma boost
Ministers have announced a £23 million cash injection to help rural areas ensure that all young people benefit from the new opportunities offered by the Diploma. Read the DCSF press notice for further details.
June 2008
- Ending poverty
Ed Balls has announced a package of initiatives to help end child poverty as part of a renewed drive to increase social mobility. Read the DCSF press notice for further details. - Byron Review recommendations
A comprehensive plan for how the Government intends to make the internet and video games safer for children and young people has been published. Read or download the Action Plan here. - The power of music
There is to be unprecedented investment in music education. Read the DCSF press notice for further details. - Sight and Sound
There is to be a new drive to improve the experience of children with visual and hearing impairments. Read the DCSF press notice for further details. - Review of Mathematics Teaching
The final report for the independent Review of Mathematics Teaching in Primary Schools and Early-Years Settings has now been published. You can read or download the report here. - National Challenge Strategy
The DCSF has announced £400 million of funding to improve English and maths GCSEs. Read the National Challenge documents here. - Assessment for Learning
The Assessment for Learning strategy is now live and ready to download or order here.
May 2008
- Find your Talent
Ten areas around the country are to pilot this £25 million programme which aims to give young people the chance to encounter a range of high-quality cultural experiences. Read the DCSF press notice for further details. - £56 million for children in care
New guidance will help local authorities organise personal tutors, homework support and educational trips to the theatre for children in care. Read the DCSF press notice for further details. - Foster care pilots
Extra help is being given for young foster children at risk of exclusion. Read the DCSF press notice for further details. - Gangs and Group Offending
New guidance for schools has been published. - Gifted and Talented
Independent and state schools will join forces to raise the aspirations of gifted and talented pupils. Read the DCSF press notice for further details. - Boost for parents with disabled children
Parents with disabled children are to get easier access to childcare, thanks to £35 million of Government pilot projects. Read the DCSF press notice for further details. - Anti-bullying guidance
The DCSF has published guidance on how to deal with bullying when it involves children with SEN and disabilities.
April 2008
- Fair Play
The Fair Play consultation document sets out how Government departments propose to work together to create better opportunities for children to play.
March 2008
- Aiming High
The Aiming High for Young People Implementation Plan is now published. Read it here. - Youth Taskforce Action Plan
The Action Plan aims to make tackling anti-social behaviour a top priority. Read it here. - Stepping in early
A thousand of the most challenging young people will be targeted for intensive intervention in order to prevent future anti-social behaviour. Read the DCSF press notice for further details.
For archived policy documents go to the Strategy archive area.
