Consultation Calendar

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  • 2008

Independent Review of the Primary Curriculum - Call for Evidence

30 April 2008
The Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families has asked Sir Jim Rose to carry out an independent review of the primary curriculum.

Review of Mathematics Teaching in Early Years Settings and Primary Schools: INTERIM REPORT

30 April 2008
The Review of Mathematics Teaching in Early Years Settings and Primary Schools, chaired by Sir Peter Williams, was announced by the Secretary of State on the 10 July 2007.

Consultation on implementing the Machinery of Government (MoG) changes

9 June 2008
This is a joint consultation between the DCSF and the Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills (DIUS) on the transfer of planning and funding responsibilities for 16 to 19-year-olds from the Learning and Skills Council (LSC) to LAs, and proposals for reforming the post-19 skills landscape.

Raising Expectations: enabling the system to deliver (Joint DCSF/DIUS consultation)

9 June 2008
This is a joint consultation between the Department for Children, Schools and Families (DCSF) and the Department for Innovation Universities and Skills (DIUS) on the transfer of planning and funding responsibilities for 16-19 year olds from the Learning and Skills Council (LSC) to Local Authorities and proposals for reforming the post 19 skills landscape.

Consultation on Special Educational Needs

17 June 2008
Consultation on draft regulations prescribing the qualifications and experience required of the person responsible for co-ordinating SEN provision for pupils - the SEN Co-ordinator or SENCO.

Promoting achievement, valuing success: a strategy for 14-19 qualifications

23 June 2008
This consultation seeks views on proposals for how we should move to achieve the vision set out in the 14-19 Education and Skills White Paper.

Statutory Guidance for Children's Trusts on the Duty to Cooperate

26 June 2008
Statutory guidance for Children's Trusts on inter-agency cooperation to improve the well-being of children, young people, and their families.

Assessing the Impact of the Commercial World on Children's Wellbeing - A Call for Evidence

30 June 2008
The Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families and the Culture Secretary have asked Professor David Buckingham to carry out an assessment of the impact of the commercial world on children's wellbeing.

The CAMHS Review - Next Steps to Improving the Emotional Well-Being and Mental Health of Children and Young People.

7 July 2008
The Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families and the Secretary of State for Health have asked Jo Davidson (Chair) and Bob Jezzard (Vice-Chair) to lead an independent Review of CAMHS (Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services).

Charity Commission consultation on public benefit and the advancement of education

11 July 2008
The Commission has launched a four month consultation on its supplementary guidance on public benefit and the advancement of education. The draft guidance and details of the consultation are available on the Commission's website.

Charity Commission consultation on public benefit and fee-charging

11 July 2008
The Commission has launched a four month consultation on its supplementary guidance on public benefit and fee-charging. The draft guidance and details of the consultation are available on the Commission's website.

Fair Play: A consultation on the play strategy. A commitment in The Children's Plan

18 July 2008
Proposals in the strategy aim to create strong communities which have a variety of places for children to play and in which they have a stake through their active involvement in design and decision making.