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Our purpose
The purpose of the Department for Children, Schools and Families is to make England the best place in the world for children and young people to grow up. We want to:
- make children and young people happy and healthy
- keep them safe and sound
- give them a top class education
- help them stay on track.
Our Children’s Plan sets out how we can achieve our ambitions.
News >>
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5 September 2008
Update on National Curriculum test results
Most scripts have now been sent back to schools; the remainder will be delivered next week
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4 September 2008
Minister welcomes progress of 14 to 19 reforms
Ofsted inspectors praise impact of secondary education reforms
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4 September 2008
Tough nutrition standards for primary schools
Robust regulations for school lunches come into force




