Guidance

Department for Education records appraisal methodology

How DfE identifies records of historical value for archival preservation in The National Archives.

• From: Department for Education
• Published: 25 March 2026

Applies to England

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DfE records appraisal methodology

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DfE is committed to preserving records of historical value.

This policy sets out how we’ll meet our statutory obligations under the Public Records Act 1958.

Published 25 March 2026