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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 explains how we will do this.
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9 May 2008
Early literacy programmes are working
The Every Child a Reader programme is boosting children's reading levels and writing skills
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8 May 2008
Minister aims to strengthen school governance
Jim Knight launches major review to make school governing bodies more effective
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8 May 2008
Parents prefer informal feedback to parents evenings
New research shows parents want even more involvement in their children's education
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