Department for Education - GOV.UK

Overview

• The Department for Education (DfE) is responsible for children's services and education in England, which includes early years, schools, higher and further education policy, apprenticeships, and skills.
• DfE is a ministerial department supported by 18 agencies and public bodies.

Key Functions and Activities

Services and Information

• The website provides information on various services such as benefits, childcare and parenting, education and learning, and more.

Government Activity

• Departments, agencies, and public bodies.
• News, guidance, regulation, research, statistics, policy papers, consultations, and transparency information.

Featured Topics

• Celebrating VE Day: Resources are available for schools to celebrate the 80th anniversary of VE Day.
• Driving Up School Standards: Expansion of regional improvement teams to enhance school standards across the country.
• Lower School Uniform Costs: Government initiative to cut school uniform costs, benefiting 4.2 million children.
• Careers in Early Years and Childcare: Information on working at nurseries, pre-schools, and other childcare settings.
• Narrowing the Digital Divide: Consultation on proposals to narrow the digital divide in schools and colleges.
• National Professional Qualifications (NPQ) Framework Review: Open call for evidence to inform updates to NPQ frameworks.

Latest Updates

• Transparency data on subcontracting, breakfast clubs, and learning aim reference service.
• New initiatives to improve pathways into AI careers for girls.

Ministers and Management

• Bridget Phillipson MP: Secretary of State for Education.
• Baroness Smith of Malvern: Minister for Women and Equalities and Minister for Skills.
• Catherine McKinnell MP: Minister for School Standards.
• Stephen Morgan MP: Minister for Early Education.
• Susan Acland-Hood: Permanent Secretary.
• Juliet Chua CB: Director General, Schools.

Additional Information

Contact Information

• General enquiries: 0370 000 2288
• Data collections helpdesk and extremism prevention contacts provided.

FOI Requests

• Information on making Freedom of Information requests available, including contact details and guidance.

Corporate Information

• Details on DfE's organisation chart, equality and diversity policy, modern slavery statement, and energy use.

Jobs and Contracts

• Information on procurement and recruitment at DfE.

Social Media

• Follow DfE on Facebook, X, Instagram, and newsletters for updates and information.

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