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The '''Department for Education''' (DfE) is responsible for education and children’s services in England. It is a ministerial department, supported by 10 agencies and public bodies. | The '''Department for Education''' (DfE) is responsible for education and children’s services in England. It is a ministerial department, supported by 10 agencies and public bodies. | ||
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* the teaching and learning for children in the early years and in primary schools | * the teaching and learning for children in the early years and in primary schools | ||
* the teaching and learning for young people under the age of 19 years in secondary schools and in further education | * the teaching and learning for young people under the age of 19 years in secondary schools and in further education | ||
Revision as of 16:13, 30 September 2014
The Department for Education (DfE) is responsible for education and children’s services in England. It is a ministerial department, supported by 10 agencies and public bodies.
Contents
Activities
The department is responsible for:
- the teaching and learning for children in the early years and in primary schools
- the teaching and learning for young people under the age of 19 years in secondary schools and in further education
- supporting professionals who work with children and young people
- helping disadvantaged children and young people to achieve more
- making sure that local services protect and support children
Agencies
Executive agencies
The DfE works closely with three executive agencies:
Non-ministerial department
Executive non-departmental public body
Advisory non-departmental public body
Other
People
Ministers
- Nicky Morgan - Secretary of State for Education, Minister for Women and Equalities
- David Laws - Minister of State for Schools
- Nick Boles - Minister of State for Skills and Equalities
- Nick Gibb - Minister of State for School Reform
- Edward Timpson - Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Children and Families
- John Nash - Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Schools
- Jo Swinson - Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Women and Equalities
- Sam Gyimah - Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Childcare and Education
