Department for Education

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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.

It 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

Publications

Contact

Website: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-education

Resources

Notes