Schools and education

150 English local authorities and all authorities in Wales have the strategic lead for education of children and young people. They have a legal duty to ensure that every child fulfils his or her educational potential. The authority must be a champion for the best interests of the pupil and listen to the concerns and interests of parents and carers. It must monitor the performance of maintained schools in its area and ensure that where improvements are necessary, these are carried out effectively and expeditiously.

The LGA works to support authorities to develop and improve their educational services for all children and young people.

Consultation on proposed changes to the role of the local authority in early education and childcare

Read the LGA submission on the proposed changes to the role of the local authority in early education and childcare.

Evaluation of the sector-led peer challenge programme 2012/13

This report presents the findings from NFER's second evaluation of the sector led peer challenge programme. It will be of relevance to CIB, the LGA and the sector in developing this area of work.

Review of 2013/14 school funding arrangements

The review came about after concern from many councils that the new local funding arrangements were having undesirable consequences. We welcome the fact that the Government has instituted the review and hope that this will lead to more flexibility in 2014/15.

A good education for all: inspection of local authority services

Read the LGA and SOLACE response to the the Ofsted school improvement consultation

Early education for two-year-olds

From this September, children will be eligible if their families meet the income and benefits criteria used for free school meals or if they are looked after by their local authority. The criteria for those additional children, who will be able to access places from September 2014, will be announced by Government soon.

The longer-term impact of safeguarding children peer reviews

NFER is currently undertaking an evaluation of the longer-term impacts of the LGA's Safeguarding Children Peer Review programme. This first interim report presents the findings from the early phases of the research.

Seminar on the 2012 School Admissions Code for local authorities

Speaker presentations from this popular event for your information.

Youth services in England: the state of the nation

This publication is produced by the National Youth Agency (NYA) on behalf of the LGA and provides a 'state of the nation' snapshot of the state of youth services within England.

Education select committee evidence on foundation years – sure start children's centres

We will fight local government's corner and support local authorities through challenging times by focusing on our top two priorities - representing and advocating for local government and making the case for greater devolution and helping local authorities tackle their challenges and take advantage of new opportunities to deliver better value for money services.

Hidden Talents: examples of transition of careers guidance from local authorities to schools

How local authorities are supporting schools to provide careers guidance to young people.

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Last updated: 8 April 2013