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Statutory guidance for local authorities and schools on how they work together to identify and support children missing education (CME) to receive a suitable education.
Guidance to help schools collect information about their income and expenditure.
Eligible biology, chemistry, physics, computing and languages teachers can claim back student loan repayments from 2 March 2026 until 31 May 2026.
Guidance to help schools understand how the Equality Act affects them and how to fulfil their duties under the act.
The statutory programmes of study and attainment targets for physical education (PE) at key stages 1 to 4.
How to carry out an audit to check what personal data your school holds. You can use a data retention schedule to document how long you'll keep different types of data for.
Use DfE-approved buying options to buy goods and services for your school, get better value and be compliant with procurement regulations.
The statutory programmes of study and attainment targets for geography at key stages 1 to 3.
Advice for state-funded school admission authorities, independent schools, local authorities and parents.
Find out how to report any concerns you have about a learner who you think may be susceptible to radicalisation into terrorism.
Guidance to help practitioners identify the signs of child abuse and neglect and understand what action to take.
Statutory guidance on the principles behind children’s social care, its purpose, factors enabling good practice and what it should achieve.
How some overseas trained teachers can apply for qualified teacher status (QTS), using the apply for QTS in England service.
Safeguarding guidance, e-learning and resources for providers of after-school clubs, activities and tuition, and other out-of-school settings.
The statutory programmes of study and attainment targets for history for key stages 1 to 3.
Description of the national professional qualifications (NPQs) available to teachers and school leaders for providers to use when designing their courses.
Guidance explaining the powers schools have to screen and search pupils, and to confiscate items they find.
The policies and processes schools and multi-academy trusts need to protect personal data and respond effectively to a personal data breach.
The ASP service supports school improvement initiatives by offering detailed reports on pupil attainment and progress.
Free support materials to help all staff in schools and colleges understand how to use AI (artificial intelligence) safely and effectively in their settings.
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