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The Department for Education is responsible for children’s services and education, including early years, schools, higher and further education policy, apprenticeships and wider skills in England. DfE is a ministerial department, supported by 18 agencies and public bodies .
Search for a job in teaching or education in England, including jobs in leadership, education support and special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
Find and apply for a further or adult education course and work out what financial help you can get
The Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) is an executive agency of the Department for Education (DfE) responsible for funding education and skills providers in England. ESFA is an executive agency, sponsored by the Department for Education .
Will help over a million of the world’s poorest girls improve their lives through education.
Get in touch with the Department for Education (DfE).
Policy documents, support and guidance for education providers on the use of technology in education.
DFES existed until 2007 when it was replaced the Department for Children, Schools and Families and the Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills
Sixth form, further education (like college), higher education (like university), apprenticeships and skills based training available.
Action to tackle the learning crisis; prioritising effective teaching and education systems, and renewed focus on poor and marginalised children.
Educating your child at home ('home schooling'): when to get permission, telling the school, curriculum, SEN.
Statistics on education and training in the UK, including schools, post compulsory education, qualifications and education expenditure.
Find out what help you can get to develop a whole school or college approach to mental health and wellbeing.
How eligible providers of full-time online education can apply to join the DfE accreditation scheme.
The education provision for service children overseas can be categorised as Defence Children Services (DCS) Schools and Settings or non MOD schools locations.
Information for schools and school buying professionals on sourcing resources to help deliver remote education.
Service Children’s Education (SCE) provided schools and educational support for the children of HM Armed Forces, Ministry of Defence (MOD) personnel and MOD-sponsored organisations stationed overseas. Its work is now carried out by the Directorate of Children and Young People...
Find, download and explore official Department for Education (DfE) statistics and data in England.
Get involved in your school-led regional network to support the leadership development of women in education.
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