Current strategy
This area of the site lists some of the current and recent DCSF strategies for ease of reference. Follow the headings in the left-hand menu to read about topics that interest you.
Current DCSF consultations
The Government regularly consults on a wide range of issues both to improve the
quality of its decision-making and to allow people affected by proposed changes
to have their say.
The DCSF e-consultation website lists all the Department's current and archived consultations, along with FAQs about the consultation process. Consultations currently running include:
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Science and Learning
Launch date: 5 June 2009
Closing date: 18 September 2009 -
Home Education — Registration and Monitoring Proposals
Launch date: 11 June 2009
Closing date: 19 October 2009 -
Handling Allegations of Abuse made against Adults who Work with Children and Young People
Launch date: 13 May 2009
Closing date: 7 August 2009 -
Extending the Free Early Education Entitlement: Discussion Document on a New Code of Practice
Launch date: 13 May 2009
Closing date: 8 July 2009 -
Impartial Careers Education — Statutory Guidance
Launch date: 7 May 2009
Closing date: 30 July 2009 -
The School Staffing (Consolidation) (England) Regulations 2009
Launch date: 1 May 2009
Closing date: 24 July 2009 -
Proposed Harmonised Data Standards and Definitions for the Children's and Young People's and Local Government Workforce
Launch date: 27 April 2009
Closing date: 20 July 2009 -
Assessments Relating to Learning Difficulties: Guidance to Local Authorities
Launch date: 23 April 2009
Closing date: 16 July 2009
Last updated: 18 June 2009


