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Issue 1.07

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Healthy Eating in Schools

This is a summary of a 22–page report is Ofsted’s response to the increasing public concern about the quality of children’s diets and rapidly increasing rates of child obesity. It assesses how schools have responded to guidance on school meals and healthier eating. Its findings are based on a small–scale survey of primary and secondary schools made in preparation for a major survey of food in schools to be carried out in 2006/07. Update Note: The full report is no longer available.

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Minority Ethnic Pupils in Mainly White Schools

This is a summary of a 179–page publication of new guidelines for schools on tackling racist bullying by the DfES. Developed in partnership with anti–racist organisations, schools, local authorities, professional associations, community and voluntary sector groups and young people themselves, the guidelines offer suggestions for lessons, staff training and anti–bullying strategies to help schools identify and prevent racist bullying. Update Note: The full report is no longer available.

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Tackling Child Obesity

This is a summary of a 62–page report, prepared jointly by the National Audit Office, the Healthcare Commission and the Audit Commission, considers the effectiveness of government work to tackle child obesity and how it might be improved. The report shows that while a multifaceted approach to child obesity is the most effective, there is little evidence to show whether the range of programmes and initiatives in place to improve children’s health and nutrition is sufficient to achieve the government's target. Update Note: The full report is no longer available.

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Code of Practice on the Provision of Free Nursery Education

This is a summary of a 44–page report publication by Sure Start. It provides statutory guidance on delivering the free early learning and development entitlement of three and four year olds in England from April 2006. The code will remain in force until 2008–9 when it will be replaced by new statutory guidance that reflects the current Childcare Bill. Update Note: The full report is no longer available.

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FE Reform: Raising Skills, Improving Life Chances

This is a summary of a 99–page FE Reform White Paper builds on the existing 14–19 Education and Skills White Paper and Skills Strategy to set out a series of reforms which will raise skills and qualification levels for young people and adults to world standards. The proposed changes will offer more choice for customers, tailor services to meet individuals’ needs, encourage new, innovative providers to enter the market, and promote action to tackle poor quality combined with more autonomy for the excellent. Note: The Full report is no longer available.

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