Children and young people documents and publications

Supporting Families in the Foundation Years - consultation response

A consultation response to the DfE from London Councils and the Association of London Directors of Children's Services on the introduction of the entitlement for disadvantaged 2 year olds.

Schools Reform Research Project

London Councils commissioned social research agency EdComs to conduct a survey of all London’s schools to gain a fuller picture of their experiences working with local authorities and their views on the current education reforms.

Shortfall in school place - letter

Open letter from London local suthorities on the shorftall of school places.

Education Bill 2011

Communities should be able to decide what type of school they want for their children � and local authorities are best placed make sure the all views are taken into account when determining what type of education provision they would like in their areas.

Letter to the government on pupil premiums

Read our letter written to the government regarding the concerns that London Councils has about the method which may be used to calculate the amount of pupil premium for deprived children in England.

Schools White Paper - Briefing

The Importance Of Teaching: The Schools White Paper 24 November 2010

Children in care

Research commissioned by London Councils to gain a deeper insight into local authority experiences establishing children in care councils

choice, support, success

This is the regional statement of priorities for the regional planning group for 2011/2012

Pan-London Back On Track project

Introducing the Back on Track PRU workbook - the Pan-London Back on Track project that aims to transform PRU in every London borough

Spending review - Children and Young People

Following October's Spending Review, this briefing gives an overview of the main announcements that will affect Children and Young People's services in London.

Youth Aspiration

London Councils commissioned Ipsos Mori to survey 1,400 pupils aged 14-16 about their aspirations for the future. The teenagers were asked about their plans for further study, training, careers and how they define success.

School Capital Funding

London Councils has written to Michael Gove MP urging him to reconsider investing in these schools now, through a new programme of capital investment, given the high levels of deprivation, poor facilities and high demand for places in London.

Parental involvement in education and the future role of the local authority

London Councils publishes here two pieces of commissioned research on the subject of parental involvement in education and the future role of the local authority.

14-19 and London: an evidence base

14-19 and London: an evidence base

Funding the frontline

The report sets out some of the difficulties faced by local authorities and suggests solutions which would allow a more efficient and locally flexible response to youth crime.

London Child Poverty Commission - legacy report

A report into the progress made in tackling child poverty in the capital by the London Child Poverty Commission - since its establishment in 2006.

Do the Maths

A lobbying report which highlights the pressure authorities in London are under to keep up with demand for places, and ask for additional funding a resource to meet this.

London 16-19 manual

The 16-19 manual has been prepared by the 14-19 Regional Planning Group on behalf of all London’s local authorities. It sets out our more detailed thinking on the London arrangements, and will continue to be updated as more detailed planning takes place.

Pan-London Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) improvement project

A project looking at development of strategic tools, including a curriculum development model and an information-sharing practice guide, and dissemination of best practice to ensure that all PRU are equipped with high quality tools to improve provision.

Capital Gains: London Child Poverty Commission final report

Capital Gains: London Child Poverty Commission final report

London proposals for 14-19 education and training

Solving the quality/cost conundrum for London's childcare workforce

Research reveals how funding bodies and relevant agencies can improve the quality of the childcare workforce in London without passing on costs to parents or carers.

Breaking Point

A report illustrating how high levels of pupil mobility help compound multiple disadvantages and show how this affects the equality of educational opportunity for all children in these schools.