Government guidance

Narrowing the Gaps - National Strategies (2009)

A summary of materials published by the National Strategies to support Ethnic Minority Achievement includes all current resources for working with pupils learning English as an additional language.

26.03.10

DCSF Single Equality Scheme (SES) December 2009

Progress report on the Single Equality Scheme (SES) published in December 2007.

07.02.10

Making Sense of Religion- Report on Religious Education in Schools and the Impact of Local Education Agreed Syllabuses – Ofsted (2007)

Ofsted’s national report on the provision and standards in Religious Education.

23.04.09

DfES (2006) Recording and Reporting Racist Incidents Guidance

Guidance document relating to recording and reporting racist incidents in schools.

16.03.09

The Children's Plan: Building brighter futures - DCSF (2007)

The Children's Plan published in 2007 set out the work of the Department for Children, Schools and the Family for the next ten years. A review of progress is expected to be published in 2008.

11.01.09

New Arrivals Excellence Programme Guidance: Primary and Secondary National Strategies - DCSF (2008)

In response to a high level of pupil mobility and increased migration, the DCSF has produced guidance to support both primary and secondary schools in welcoming new arrivals and teaching them successfully.

20.08.08

The Education of Asylum Seeker Pupils - Ofsted (2003)

Report evaluating the impact of the arrival of pupils from asylum seeker families.

31.07.08

Refugee Legal Centre Website

Series of practical guides including coverage of the asylum process and the New Asylum Model.

31.07.08

UK Asylum Law and Process - ICAR Website

Comprehensive overview of asylum law and process in the UK. Provides introduction to the topic and highlights the main perspectives on current debates.

31.07.08

Race Equality Scheme - Ofsted (May 2008)

Document explaining how Ofsted will contribute to eliminating discrimination, fostering good race relations and promoting equality of opportunity in education.

20.06.08

Ensuring the attainment of Black pupils: Management guide - DCSF (2008)

Guidance to support senior school leaders in raising the achievement of Black pupils through self-evaluation and targeted action.

16.04.08

Commission for Racial Equality Legacy Document: A lot done, a lot to do: Our vision for an integrated Britain

Legacy document created by the Commission for Racial Equality before it became part of the Equality and Human Rights Commission in 2007.

04.04.08

The Inclusion of Gypsy, Roma and Traveller children and young people - DCSF (2008)

Guidance and practical solutions for local authorities and schools on the inclusion of Gypsy, Roma and Traveller children and young people.

22.02.08

Every Language Matters - Ofsted (2008)

Ofsted report calling for community languages to be given higher status in England's schools to enable more pupils to learn them.

22.02.08

Secondary School Admissions - DCSF (2008)

Report of a study looking at associations between the outcomes of the admissions process and socioeconomic status.

06.02.08

Aiming High: Partnerships between schools and Traveller Education Support Services in raising the achievement of Gypsy Traveller pupils - DfES (2005)

Guidance on how schools and Traveller Educations Support Services can work collaboratively to help raise the attianment of Traveller pupils.

09.01.08

Sure Start and Black and Minority Populations - DCSF (2007)

Report of an evaluation of Sure Start which revealed that the programme has proved a 'very serious policy failure' and a 'substantial wasted opportunity for black and minority ethnic families.

18.12.07

Our Shared Future - Commission on Integration and Cohesion (June 2007)

Report outlining practical proposals for building integration and cohesion at a local level. Includes case studies illustrating examples of local good practice.

13.12.07

Guidance on Duty to Promote Community Cohesion - DCSF (2007)

Information relating to the duty on all maintained schools in England to promote community cohesion and Ofsted to report on the contributions made in this area.

27.11.07

Supporting Children Learning English as an Additional Language: Early Years and Foundation Stage - DCSF (2007)

Guidance document for Early Years and Foundation Stage practitioners. Highly recommended for introducing student teachers/trainees to working with young bilingual children.

09.11.07