Department for Education
- ️Tue Mar 18 2025
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Becky Francis and review team publish their initial findings and set out the next phase of work which will focus on four key areas.

First 750 schools to offer clubs from April, delivering on government’s Plan for Change.

Shorter and flexible apprenticeships and new English and maths requirements to boost skills and support employers .

Search for a job or find out how to work at a nursery, pre-school, before or after school clubs, or become a childminder.

Step up to social work
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Applications for the 2026 step up to social work programme are now open. Applications will close on 25 March 2025.

Skills Bootcamps help you develop new skills that employers are looking for. They’re a great opportunity to train in a new industry or progress in your current career.

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