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A short course for secondary school staff and leaders to support readers at all levels.
Technical documents for software suppliers for common transfer file (CTF) 26.
Guidance supporting schools to teach pupils how to stay safe online within existing subjects.
If you’re a migrant worker or you’re the family member of one, you could be eligible for tuition fee and living cost funding if you can provide evidence of continued employment in the UK.
Materials used to administer the modified large print (MLP) and braille versions of the optional key stage 1 (KS1) English grammar, punctuation and spelling test in 2026.
How we regulate and intervene in independent schools, and details of when we take legal action against unregistered schools.
Information about DfE education and skills agreements and accountability agreements for 2026 to 2027
Statutory guidance for local authorities on their duties relating to the participation of young people in education, employment or training.
The qualifications, experience and approval you must have to offer SIA licence-linked training courses.
A framework for test developers to use from the academic year 2025 to 2026 onwards.
Guidance on how to report suspected fraud to DfE, including whistleblowing procedures and protections for those who speak up.
You can use this service to register your interest in contracting as an Ofsted inspector.
The framework and specification the Department for Education (DfE) uses to review the quality of apprenticeship training from providers.
A training bursary guide for schools and ITT providers.
This self-assessment checklist helps academy trusts check they are managing resources effectively and identify any adjustments they need to make.
A guide for schools on the support system for children and young people with special educational needs and disability.
A support package for new headteachers.
Guidance for teachers who may be subject to the teacher disciplinary procedures.
Demonstrating the application of the Department for Education's employer's requirements for a 6 form entry secondary school with a 225-place sixth form.
Important dates for payments, publications and local authority actions in the 2026 to 2027 financial and academic years.
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