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Spending Review and Autumn Statement 2015: Analysis

The publication of the combined Autumn Statement and Spending Review was the pivotal event for setting the economic agenda in this parliament. An on-the-day briefing was published by the LGiU - this briefing provides a fuller analysis, focusing in particular on deficit reduction, local government, welfare, and housing.

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The Spending Review and Autumn Statement

Today the Chancellor of the Exchequer delivered his second spending review since 2010 and the first under a majority Conservative Government. The statement combines the Spending Review and the Autumn Statement.

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Joining the Dots: Have recent reforms worked for those with SEND? – policy research

The recent reforms to the system for providing for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities commenced in September 2014. A number of studies dependent of the Government are looking at how the new system is being implemented especially in relation to other the Government's other reforms of the school system. This…

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The English Indices of Deprivation 2015

Data from the Index of Multiple Deprivation is of crucial importance for planning, targeting resources, and preparing funding bids. The latest index was released in September 2015. This briefing sets out the background and methodology of the IMD and presents a selection of results.

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On Your Radar October – November 2015

On Your Radar provides regular updates on information from central government, Parliament, and other key organisations. This edition contains: • Upcoming LGiU briefings • Government consultations • Select Committee inquiries • Legislation

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Tackling social and educational inequality – Cambridge Primary Review Trust

Tackling social and educational inequality is one of the major policy issues facing governments across the world. The Cambridge Primary Review Trust has commissioned a paper which reviews available evidence on the strategies being used and their effectiveness. This CSN Briefing reviews the review.

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NHS Health Checks – the controversy over individual and population-level interventions

The NHS Health Check programme, a mandatory service which local authorities are required to commission, has been criticised for not being evidence-based, ineffective, costly, potentially increasing health inequalities and being a waste of providers’ and GPs’ time. What is the case for and against, and can it be better targeted?

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