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Counter-fraud guidance for education and training providers

Guidance on how to identify and report fraud and additional resources.

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Identifying fraud

How to spot the signs of potential fraud, including any red flags and behaviours that may indicate wrongdoing.

You can watch this video for more information about how to counter fraud within the academies sector.

Reporting suspected fraud to DfE

Guidance on how to report suspected fraud to DfE, including whistleblowing procedures and protections for those who speak up.

Expectations for education and training providers

Education and training providers funded by DfE must refer to the relevant handbook for information on what is expected of them to counter fraud in their establishment.

Fraud investigation publications

Information about DfE’s investigation publishing policy and access to investigation outcome reports.

Policy and strategy for counter-fraud, bribery and corruption

Information about DfE’s strategic approach to preventing and detecting fraud, bribery and corruption.

Updates to this page

Published 8 January 2026