(British, Ireland, European Union, government, politics) A parliamentary document announcing or proposing a government policy or action.
Our latest podcast is now live 👇 SEND Reform - The White Paper: What it really means for pupils with diagnosed and undiagnosed needs, featuring Kelly Cox (Wavelength Education). Take a listen - https://bit.ly/3QUu4Ae
Coming up next, Simon Knight (Frank Wise School), Leora Cruddas CBE and Claire Burton (Department of Education) will share reflections on the Government’s Schools White Paper, plans for SEND reform and the implication…
(British, Ireland, European Union, government, politics) A parliamentary document announcing or proposing a government policy or action.
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UK and Irish slang — Cockney, Scouse, Geordie, Yorkshire, Glaswegian, Brummie, Welsh, West Country, plus Irish English. Centuries of regional dialects feeding into modern British and Irish street talk.
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(UK) A document issued by the government and presented to Parliament.
A tentative government report of a proposal without any commitment to action, being the first step in changing the law; a discussion document.
(Canada) An official document sponsored by the Crown of propositions put before the nation for discussion.
(uncountable) work involving written documents.
Great to see @britishacademy.bsky.social President @sjs1869.bsky.social out there drawing attention to the crisis in higher education - she says the post-16 white paper contains “more hope than plan” www.researchprofe…
“'Over her four-year term as president, Smith said she hoped the academy would “take a lead in curating the future of our subjects”, saying that the post-16 white paper, which outlined the government’s ambitions for the UK skills system, contains “more hope than plan”.' 2/3”
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(management, marketing) A document based on research informing and educating a reader regarding a topic, which may also promote a product or a solution.
White paper means: A document based on research informing and educating a reader regarding a topic, which may also promote a product or a solution.. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour. If your teen uses it, context will usually make the intent clear. A short, curious question about where they heard it is usually all that is needed to know whether to follow up.
white paper means: A document based on research informing and educating a reader regarding a topic, which may also promote a product or a solution.. Register: neutral, standard English. A common learner mistake is using the word in a register it does not fit, or assuming a single global meaning; native speakers immediately notice when slang appears in formal contexts, so always check the surrounding register before producing it yourself.
“Our latest podcast is now live 👇 SEND Reform - The White Paper: What it really means for pupils with diagnosed and undiagnosed needs, featuring Kelly Cox (Wavelength Education). Take a listen - https://bit.ly/3QUu4Ae”
“Coming up next, Simon Knight (Frank Wise School), Leora Cruddas CBE and Claire Burton (Department of Education) will share reflections on the Government’s Schools White Paper, plans for SEND reform and the implications for trusts. #CSTSEND”
“Great to see @britishacademy.bsky.social President @sjs1869.bsky.social out there drawing attention to the crisis in higher education - she says the post-16 white paper contains “more hope than plan” www.researchprofessional.com/news-article...”
“#Authors!! quick question - white paper or cream? I've gone both ways, don't have a favorite, but maybe it matters???”
“Check out the initial white paper here”
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